Face Shield Protective Film

I bought a Peke PAPR this summer (really like it) that has an integrated polycarbonate face shield. I purchased some protective films for the face shield but need some help understanding how to apply them properly. I put the first one on and have been using for several months, it’s protecting the shield but has dozens of little bubbles between the shield and the film that are getting annoying to have obscuring my vision.

Does anyone have experience putting this protective film on without trapping bubbles? Do you float it on with water (I didn’t).

Thanks for your help
Ron

 

I've put on vinyl letters and signage using a spray bottle of water with two to three drops of soap to break the surface tension. We used a soft plastic squeegee from the center out to remove excess water and air bubbles so I know it works for that. Also gives the ability to slide things into position. What I'm not sure of is if the same procedure would cloud up the adhesive on the protective film. Maybe peel the one you have on it now, if you can, and give it a try.

 

I would think you put it on like a screen protector for a phone or tablet. Start one edge then slowly work it across with a credit card or plastic scraper.

 

Maybe it is the quality of the material. I bought a 40 pack for my Versaflo and have used two so far. No tape needed or bubbles, they work perfectly.

 

Where did you get those?

 

William, any special technic to apply them? Start in center and work outward pushing bubbles out? Do you float on with water?

 

Tom, I bought mine from Amazon. There are( at least) two types of shields for the Versaflo, 925 and premium 927. The protectors are also specific to the type. I have the 927 protectors.

Ron, I need to double check, but ays protectors has a included light adhesive strip on each side. I start at one side and work to the other side and remove the adhesive protect strip. Seems tp work fine, but I’ll look later this morning.

 

I have the same and have not had that problem. Try cleaning the shield with dna in the area the film has adhesive. If you clean the shield when changing the film, the cleaner may leave deposits that interfere with adhesion.

 

The shield protectors are made by 3M. I bought them at the same time I bought the shield in late February. So I have had a protector on this shield since new. The 927 face shield has a coating for chemical protection where the 925 shield is listed as standard. There are specific shield protectors for each type.

EDIT: The one that is on the face shield has been on for about 2 months of turning. No problems.

 

I get dust build up at the edges of the shield film with the 3m Versaflow but not dust between the film and shield. I usually have the DC duct located to grab as much dust as possible, so maybe thats why I dont have that issue. I take my time when applying the film to get it as flat to the shield surface as possible.

 

That’s what we use to do in motorcycle racing. Peel off a layer when got dirty during race, exposing a clean layer. Worked great.

 

Yeah, needed to stack ‘em. Trying to put a new one on during a race is a sure way to dnf.