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GF 790AE Print-N-Privacy™ is a 3.0 mil decorative polymeric glass etch vinyl coated with a solvent based permanent acrylic
pressure sensitive adhesive with a 90# air egress (AE) liner. This lm can either be applied printed or unprinted for etched glass
visual effect or for use as a privacy lm. The 90# AE liner offers easy dry application properties for large format graphics. GF
790AE accepts a variety of solvent-based, eco-solvent, latex and UV curable inks common to wide format digital printing systems.
PRODUCT NAME 790AE
FILM
Film Type Light-Etched Polymeric Vinyl
Film Thickness (mils/μm) 3.0 / 76 (+/- 10%)
Film Weight (gsm) 95
Gloss (60°) <10
Opacity (%) 25
Tensile Strength (lbs/in) MD > 3000 / CD > 2800
Elongation (%) MD > 180 / CD > 200
Dimensional Stability (FTM 14) MD < 0.50 mm / CD < 0.30 mm
ADHESIVE
Adhesive Type Solvent Acrylic
Adhesive Thickness (mils/μm) 0.8-1.0 / 20-25
Adhesive Color Clear
Peel Strength on Stainless Steel (lbs/in) / (N/25mm) 15 min 2.1 / 9.2
Peel Strength on Stainless Steel (lbs/in) / (N/25mm) 24 hrs 3.3 / 14
Peel Strength on Glass (lbs/in) / (N/25mm) 15 min 3.5 / 15
Peel Strength on Glass (lbs/in) / (N/25mm) 24 hrs 4.2 / 18
LINER
Liner Weight (#/gsm) 100 / 160
Liner Type White 2-Sided PE Coated Kraft, Air-Egress
Liner Thickness (mils/μm) 7.8 / 198
Release Force @ 300” / min (g/2”) 55-75
PERFORMANCE GUIDANCE
Application Temperature > +40 °F
Service Temperature -40 °F to 200 °F
Shelf Life 1 year
Storage Temp / Rel. Humidity 70 °F / 50%
Outdoor Durability 7 years
Removability N/A
GF 790AE PRINT-N-PRIVACY™
3.0 MIL POLYMERIC GLASS ETCH VINYL (LIGHT)
CLEAR SOLVENT PERMANENT ADHESIVE
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GF 790AE - 3.0 MIL POLYMERIC GLASS ETCH VINYL (LIGHT)
CLEAR SOLVENT PERMANENT ADHESIVE
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PRODUCT SNAPSHOT APPLICATIONS INK TYPE
APPLICATION
❍ WET APPLY
● DRY APPLY
❍ LAMINATING
❍ MOUNTING
● DIE CUTTABLE
❍ HOT STAMP
❍ THERMAL DIE
● FLATBED CUTTABLE
● POP/RETAIL
❍ WALL
❍ WRAP
● WINDOW
❍ FLOOR
❍ TRANSLUCENT
❍ FLEET
● GENERAL SIGNAGE
● INDOOR
● OUTDOOR
● SOLVENT
● ECO-SOLVENT
● LATEX
● UV CURABLE
❍ SCREEN
❍ OFFSET (UV CURABLE)
❍ OFFSET (CONVENTIONAL)
SUBSTRATES/SURFACES
❍ OEM PAINTED METAL
❍ PAINTED ALUMINUM
❍ STAINLESS STEEL
❍ LOW-ENERGY SURFACES
● GLASS
FAQS
Can I use GF 790AE for other applications??
This product is recommended for use where a high quality glass etch
vinyl lm is desired to simulate etched glass. This lm can be used for
commercial and residential applications to glass. Typical dry applica-
tions include glass doors and windows.
Note: Film not designed for cut lettering or to be repositioned (perma-
nent adhesive). Application or transfer tape is recommended for easier
application. (NOTE: Air-Egress adhesives are DRY APPLY ONLY).
If I dont have a soft edged squeegee can I use a regular squeege?
We do not recommend this unless the graphics have application tape
on them. GF 790AE has translucent qualities and is a clear calendared
vinyl, and as such may show squeegee marks. Regular squeegees may
have burrs or uneven edges which may make impressions in the vinyl.
Sometimes you “may” be able to heat these impressions out (depend-
ing on their severity), but we do not recommend heating the lm on
a cold glass surface, as cracking may occur. It is best to use a softer
edge.
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GF 790AE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS AND USES
Prepping the Glass surface:
- The application surface should be clean and free of any dirt, dust, grease, oil, wax, or foreign matter. Use a product such as Rapid
Prep to clean many of these compounds. Clean the glass surface thoroughly with a non-ammonia based cleaner (Windex and
other products have additives and may leave residue and they also have “surfactants” that can cause a bond failure between the
substrate and the adhesive).
- This cleaning should be followed by a nal wiping with isopropyl alcohol. (IPA/Rubbing alcohol 50/50).
- Use a window squeegee wherever possible to draw away most of the uids.
- Dry the surface with a dry, lint-free towel or cloth.
- The ashing of the IPA may cool the surface quickly and cause possible condensation. Allow the surface to dwell for 10 minutes
before applying the graphic.
Dry application is the preferred method of installing any vinyl graphics that have air-egress channels. The uids can get trapped in
the channels and cause the uid to get trapped and bubbles will form.
Recommended Application Techniques:
790AE is a calendered vinyl and proper squeegee techniques are required. We recommend using application tape where possible.
With application tape you can be more aggressive and use regular squeegees without fear of scratching the surface of the vinyl.
Pre-mask also keeps everything at, which decreases the instance of bubbles. In situations where you either cannot use or do not
want to use application tape, we strongly recommend using a soft-edged or Teon-covered squeegee. If you choose to use a hard-
edged squeegee it is normal in some situations to see squeegee marks, or darker impressions where the edge of the squeegee
had pushed down some of the air-egress channels, causing the vinyl to have dark lines throughout. These dark areas will disappear
over 12-24 hours and the air-egress channels relax and wet-out. For tips and tricks on applying 790AE, please visit our YouTube
channel GF 790AE PRINT-N-PRIVACY VIDEO.