Can Gila residential films be applied to plastic, Plexiglas®, Lexan (polycarbonate), or auto windows?
Do not apply residential Gila films with adhesives to plastic, Plexiglas, polycarbonate surfaces, or motor vehicle windows. On plastic surfaces, the adhesive on the film may cause bubbling or blistering and long darts that have the appearance of wrinkles. Furthermore, attempting to remove film from plastic surfaces may result in permanent damage to the windows. We suggest trying adhesive-free vinyl Glare Control or Privacy Black films on plastic, with careful attention to instruction and trimming. Plexiglass, acrylic, and lexan are three non-glass materials used to make skylights, sidelights on front doors, storm door panes, and garage door windows. The advantage of these “plastic” materials is that they are more impact-resistant than glass. They are often more durable in certain window locations than glass. Window film adhesive is not designed for these “plastic” windows. Changes in temperature cause natural expansion and contraction of both plexiglass and window film. The plexiglass
