Tools Needed: Spray bottle with cleaning solution, Hard card, Squeegee, Paper towels and a Heat gun
The dry shrink method is the latest technique used for installing window film on compound (curved) rear windows. It's generally accepted within the window film industry as a superior installation technique because it takes less time to install versus the wet shrink method, and the film will last longer due to the fact that a larger portion of film will be heated, thus allowing the film to conform to the window better. This technique is also recommended for cars with thicker defrost lines, and cars with very curved rear windows, e.g. VW Bug.
Note: After you have made your rough-cut film pattern (overlaps the border by a 1/4" on each side, and by 1" on the top and bottom) you will then proceed using these dry shrink procedures. Remember, you have already created a moistened "H" pattern
underneath the film.

Step 2 heat film with
a circular motion |

Step 3 smooth out
heated areas |

Finished dry shrink |
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