FAQ

Your Windshield Defense™ installation includes three layers of UV resistant polyester. Each layer is 3 mil thick and can be individually removed as needed. Our patented design allows the film to be removed with the adhesive sticking to the discarded layer.

We recommend removing a layer every six months, but can last longer depending on your windshield usage.

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No. However, we recommend installing on windshields in good, undamaged condition. Any prior imperfections could become more visible once the film is applied.

Yes! GRP film will protect your vehicle’s windshield from pesky rock chips and other debris that would normally crack your windshield.

If the polycarbonate is hard coated then YES! Unfortunately, uncoated poly will not allow the film to adhere properly. If you are unsure if your windshield is hard coated, please contact the windshield manufacturer or product literature to confirm.

We recommend having two people install to help guide the film over the hood and onto the windshield. Having someone help you will make the installation much easier.

Yes. Any automotive window tint shop should be able to install the film

We recommend installing indoors at temperatures between 60°F and 80°F. Temperatures above or below this range might cause the film to cure improperly, which can lead to installation failure. Please be sure to install the Windshield Defense product when rain isn’t in the forecast for at least 24 hours. You will need to keep the product free from rain, mud, or snow to allow the film to cure properly.

Yes. We recommend taking the film out of the box, cleaning both sides and then letting it sit on a workbench or table overnight. The film needs time to relax and lay flat to adhere to the glass properly. Failure to follow these steps can result in a poor installation.

You can use any lint-free paper towel.

YES. You MUST remove Rain-X® or any other hydrophobic ceramic coating before installing Windshield Defense™. Failure to do so can result in a poor installation because these special coatings will ruin the films adhesive. Tear-off film has hydrophobic properties that help remove rain while driving. Remember to remove these products from your vehicle’s windshield according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

NO. Each tear-off is a pre-laminated, three-layer product and only needs to be installed once. Each layer can then be individually removed as needed.

Yes, but you have no more than two minutes to do so. The adhesive will start curing once the liner has been removed and you have applied the installation solution. If you need to reposition the film, do it as quickly as possible and repeat the spraying of the installation solution on the films adhesive and the glass. Failure to do so can cause a poor installation.

We recommend you apply VERY firm and consistent pressure with the squeegee to remove as much solution as possible from between the glass and the film. DO NOT BE AFRAID to apply significant pressure as you will not damage your Windshield Defense™. This part of the installation process is curtail to remove all of the installation solution that was used. If needed, repeat the squeegee steps multiple times to ensure the solution has been removed. Failure to do so will result in small blurry or white dots throughout the film. This can also slow down the curing process.

If a small area of the film pops up during installation, simply grab a fresh paper towel to cover the squeegee and apply strong downward pressure. If that doesn’t solve the problem, let the area sit for 5 to 10 minutes while completing the rest of the installation. Squeegee the area again with a fresh paper towel, it should then lay down without issue.

You can clean the windshield after the product has had roughly one hour to cure. Make sure to only use ammonia-free glass cleaners. We recommend Sprayway Glass Cleaner and Chemical Guys Signature Series Glass Cleaner.

You can add Rain-X® to your windshield on top of the tear-off layers, but it’s unnecessary. All our products have hydrophobic properties that help remove rain while driving.

Before driving your vehicle with film installed, we recommend letting the product cure for 2 to 4 hours. After you install the film onto your windshield, let it sit for roughly an hour indoors to ensure the film has had proper time to adhere. This also allows you to inspect the installation prior to driving. Any areas that may have popped up can simply be squeegeed back into place during this time. You can then bring the vehicle outside to let it continue curing in the sunlight.
Curing times will vary according to your location, the time of day and weather conditions. The film will cure faster if you live in a warm, dry climate and cure slightly slower in colder, more humid locations.

We recommend waiting for at least 24 hours before any exposure to rain and 3 to 5 days before any wash.

Yes, but be mindful of direct pressure washer spray at an edge of the film. A direct hit to the edge may blow off the film.

After the film has cured for 24 to 48 hours, it is safe to remove a layer if needed.

Your order will ship within 1 to 2 business days and should arrive within 3 to 5 business days.

The tear-off products are currently only available in the United States.

You can return new and unopened products within 30 days of delivery for a full refund, not including shipping and handling.

If your product is damaged during shipping, contact us at info@guardianracingproducts.com for a full refund, including shipping and handling. We cannot accept responsibility for user damage and/or loss of parts during operation or use of your product.