Le 20/12/2023
written by Lisa P.
How do you successfully apply tinted film to side windows behind the licker?
For all types of vehicles
Successfully apply your tinted film even to your side windows behind the licker!
To do this, choose one of the 5 solutions below:
1 - With Yellow Contour soft squeegee
- Gently insert the film behind the glass seal
- Insert the squeegee between the seal and the glass and press gradually to slide the film off.
- Slide the squeegee along the licker (rubber seal) so that the film is tucked under the seal.
- Completing the troweling process without a hitch
2 - With the "Reach" squeegee
- After positioning the film
- Pass the film behind the licker (rubber seal)
- Insert squeegee to spread seal and slide film inside
- Press the squeegee while pushing the film into the corner
- Use a squeegee to check that the film is properly positioned in the corners.
- Completing the troweling process without a hitch
This fine scraper is very useful for inserting your solar or car safety film between the descending window and the window washer. It will allow you to insert the film more easily and more quickly, without obstruction. Squeegee reach dimensions: 13.8 cm x 8.5 cm
3 - With spacer pallets
- After cleaning your side window
- Spread the joint to insert a pallet
- Then insert the other 2 pallets between the seal and the side window.
- Slide the 3 pallets in this way: one at each end + one in the center of the glass.
- Pass the film behind the joint by pressing on the pallets to create an "opening".
This new tool has been designed to make it easier for you to spread the inside of your window wipers, so you can pass the film through with ease. Dimensions of spreader pallets: 20.3 cm x 9 cm
4 - Dismantling the licker with the Hook Tool
- Lower the side window all the way
- Firmly grasp the top of the trim and disengage the upper part.
- Lift rubber seal with hook tool tip
- Pull up with hook tool to dislodge gasket
- Remove gasket by sliding it outwards
- You'll find that removing the gasket makes it much easier for the film to pass through.
Use this tool to easily remove the seals from descending windows (licker) without dismantling the door trim, so that the film can be easily retracted inside.
5 - Removing the door trim
Removing the trim makes it easier to run the film over the entire window. Please refer to your vehicle's technical documentation, as each model has its own set of fasteners, clips and/or screws.
- Identify the various fasteners by referring to your technical documentation (these locations depend on your vehicle model).
- Remove/unclip all covers to gain access to screws
- Remove all screws generally located on handles and control knobs
- Remove the panel by pulling with a plastic spatula to facilitate disassembly at the staples.
- Remove gasket by sliding it outwards
- You can then easily apply your tinted film
Warning: disassembly of the gasket is reserved for an informed public.
