FLX-Paint Installation Page

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Welcome Professional Installers

This page is your resource for everything you need to know about FLX-Paint

- Learn about the FLX-Paint Preferred Installers Program
- Learn how FLX-Paint is made

Wrappers and Clear Bra Installers - you already know how to install FLX-Paint™ - click here to learn how to SELL FLX-Paint

Click here to see FLX-Paint installations in progress

Installing / Applying FLX-Paint™

PREP: Apply to any clean, smooth painted surface at 70 degrees (20 Celsius). Surface must be free from rust & other damage. DO NOT apply over recently repainted surfaces. Prep surface by wiping down thoroughly with rubbing alcohol

STRETCHING FLX-Paint™: FLX-Paint is highly conformable & moderately stretchable. As with any ppf or wrap film, do not over stretch during application. Overstretching voids the warranty. Do not stretch beyond 15%. Unlike ppf, some FLX-Paint colors stretch more than other colors due to various factors including pigment, coating thickness, etc. Scroll down to see FLX-Paint Stretch Demonstration

BRIDGING: DO NOT bridge FLX-Paint during application - lay FLX-Paint into crevices & indentations. Consider application or design changes for deep crevices where FLX-Paint cannot be laid with out bridging. Kandy colors are more susceptible to lifting when bridged during application

KANDY COLORS: Kandy colors apply differently than other colors due to the thicker coating. Kandy colors apply more like ppf films that have an acrylic topcoat. Kandy colors can be stiffer, especially after the film is several months old & are more susceptible to bridging than other colors. Kandy colors can be applied with a steamer

ADHESIVE TYPE: FLX-Paint has a pressure sensitive adhesive, the same as found on paint protection film or premium wrapping vinyl. The adhesive is available in standard for wet application or air release for dry application. Air release adhesive has a distinct orange peel appearance due to the air channels in the adhesive. DO NOT order air release if your customer will not accept an orange peel appearance

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WET APPLICATION: Apply like paint protection film using same application techniques & tools

· Use OSHEE or MACTAC brand squeegees or felt covered squeegee
· Heat - use as needed, same rules for using heat with ppf
· Wet application - use same wetting agent as used for ppf
· PPF can be applied over FLX-Paint. FLX-Paint can be applied over FLX-Paint

DRY APPLICATION: Apply like vinyl wrap using same techniques & tools

Dry application requires air release adhesive; special order
· Use OSHEE or MACTAC brand squeegees or felt covered squeegee
· IMPORTANT - Use 3M Primer 94 at attachment points & in crevices / indentations
· Heat - use as needed, same rules for using heat with vinyl wrap
· DO NOT OVERSTRETCH ... see stretching rules above

- Because FLX-Paint is made with real paint, you may find nibs or imperfections in the finish. This is due to multiple coats applied to the film during production. FLX-Paint is essentially a raw paint job - it cannot be buffed at the factory - it must be applied before it can be buffed & polished

- Sell Paint - emphasize to your customers they are getting real paint and just like a custom aftermarket paint job, it will have some imperfections. Use this as an opportunity to reinforce the beauty & durability of paint - the stunning colors, deep Kandys, brilliant metallics & rich pearls - nothing looks as good or lasts as long as real paint

- Imperfections can easily be removed by buffing & polishing FLX-Paint once it is applied. Please see instructions below

Detailing FLX-Paint™

FLX-Paint™ has a 2 mil OEM grade automotive clear coat. Buff one time only. Additional buffing reduces clear coat thickness & life of product

- Showroom Finish: Buff at 1000 rpm using mild 3000 grit compound followed by a premium polish

- Quick Delivery to Customer: Just clay sponge the surface & polish

- Customer Care: Use any premium automotive polish to maintain FLX-Paint. NEVER apply silicone based sealants- voids warranty

Removing debris or surface imperfections

1. Lightly hand wet sand with 1500 grit followed by light wet sand with 4000 grit.

2. Machine buff at 1000 rpm with 3000 grit buffing compound and water. Use trigger head sprayer to spray water while buffing

3. Finish with premium polish

Matte & Ultra Matte colors cannot be buffed or waxed. Click here for instructions on how to care for Matte & Ultra Matte colors

ACI recommends Meguiar's Car Care products

Used by permission. “Meguiar’s® is a registered
trademark of Meguiar’s Inc.”

Removing FLX-Paint™

FLX-Paint™ is removable; removes cleanly up to 4 years after application. Use heat source to loosen adhesive bond. Car’s original paint is perfectly protected. Peel film back - NOT up - to minimize lifting pressure on underlying paint. CALL ACI with any questions: 918.283.2938

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Cutting FLX-Paint™

Total film thickness is 5 mils & cuts like ppf or vinyl. Use 45 or 60 degree blade

· Graphtec FC7000: Set blade depth to cut 5 mil, downforce to 20

· Roland: Downforce = 110

· Weeding: No different than vinyl … allow the film to set for a few hours after cutting & it’s a snap to weed

· Masking: Use any medium tack masking. Paper masking leaves an impression in the clearcoat but it will "flow" out after several hours in the sun

36" Envy Green Pearl

30" Kandy Copper after cutting

PLOTTER CUTTING:

FLX-Paint is a soft, composite film that is easy to cut, weed & apply

Weeding FLX-Paint

Wrap Anything!

- Automotive: Pickup bed covers, speaker boxes, solid dash components, etc.

- Computers, laptops, game consoles, mouse, monitor frames

- Motorcycles, ATV’s, snowmobiles, airplanes … anything that needs a fast, real painted finish that can be removed

- Appliances: Refrigerators, washer-dryers, dishwasher doors, counter tops

- Point-of-Purchase Displays & Store Interiors: Applying FLX-Paint™ to POP displays and to strategic areas inside / outside your store will draw customers … with a remarkably durable finish that can withstand the heaviest traffic

FLX-Paint Stretch Demonstration

- Stretch-to-destruction demonstration

- Atlas Orange Pearl FLX-Paint used for demonstration, with gradient lines drawn on film to show elongation

Unique characteristics of FLX-Paint

- FLX-Paint has a slight “orange peel” when first applied. The orange peel is inherent in the base carrier film - a premium cast pvc (vinyl) film. The orange peel is a byproduct of the manufacturing process. The orange peel will smoothen over time with exposure to direct sunlight.

- Because FLX-Paint is made with real paint, you may find nibs or imperfections in the finish. This is due to multiple coats applied during production. FLX-Paint is essentially a raw paint job - it cannot be buffed at the factory - it must be applied before it can be buffed & polished. See above for buffing instructions

Documents

Other

FLX-Paint Sizes Chart

Retail Sales Tri Fold Brochure

Customer Care & Warranty Statement card

Data Sheets / MSDS / Other

Data Sheet

3M Primer 94 MSDS

MSDS Statement / Declaration

If you can wrap it, you can paint it with FLX-Paint™

Gallery and Photos

- Gallery Page 1