tape sticking to window

[MikeD]

Has anyone ever heard of transfer tape sticking to the substrate the decal is adhered too? Such as the tape takes the vinyl off of the liner, but then the tape won't release from the window the vinyl was installed on? I don't understand how this could happen.
Thanks,
Miked

 

[Mike Paul]

Wet or dry install? Was the window prepped correctly?
Wet is not recommended on glass especially w/ homemade app fluid.

 

[nashvillesigns]

i totally get this issue.
most likely the window has some kind of film on it. i am having this problem with vehicles sometimes as well as some storefront windows.
i have used all my cleaning solutions and no luck.
i have to soak the tape to release the vinyl.

-mosher

 

[MikeD]

Dry install with R-Tape clear choice. The install hasn't happened yet, but I was warned about transfer tapes sticking to glass. I wasn't familiar with that happening other than with a paper tape. Could this happen on a clean window and dry install with a non-paper product?
Thanks,
Miked

 

[J Hill Designs]

Wet is not recommended on glass especially w/ homemade app fluid.

...wut?

 

[Mike Paul]

Wut or What?

Homemade application fluid sucks especially on glass when installing with application tape.

 

[AnthonyRalano]

How is it determined what is in each installer's homemade application fluid? Or is this a standard term for the ol' drop of soap in the spray bottle?

 

[Desert_Signs]

Wut or What?

Homemade application fluid sucks especially on glass when installing with application tape.

You said wet application on glass is not recommended. Why?

 

[J Hill Designs]

Wut or What?

Homemade application fluid sucks especially on glass when installing with application tape.

both.

I call BS, it works wonders in many situations.

generalize much?

edit: to to OP, now that I see it was clear app tape, that is the problem.

 

[J Hill Designs]

Ah I see. to answer the question, anything CAN happen, but the likeliness thereof depends on a lot of things :Big Laugh

I've never had it happen with paper transfer tape, however.

 

[MikeD]

Guess it's best to test! I should be doing that with each install anyway.
Thanks,
Miked

 

[Turfa]

The only time I have seen this happen is when the app tape was left on the decal for a couple of days before being removed (customer install) and the decal was in a location that had direct sun exposure. The adhesive on app tape is not UV stabilized and a bit of sun can make it permanently bond to the substrate.

 

[Stanton]

Paper transfer tape? Soak it down with water and it will let go.

Kids rely on computers and MSDS sheets.

Actual knowledge seems rare.