Ultimate PremiumPlus With X-Scape Technology

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1 PRODUCT INFORMATION BULLETIN Ultimate PremiumPlus With X-Scape Technology Ultimate PremiumPlus is an ultra-conformable cast automotive restyling color change film that is offered in multiple finishes and textures. The unique films provide exceptional conformability even on deep recesses and channels. The repositionable pressure-sensitive adhesive system is designed to perform well on new and smooth surface OEM vehicle paint. Ultimate PremiumPlus now has X-Scape Technology to allow installers the benefit of a bubble-free installation. The vast array of colors and finishes allow you to customize your vehicle with special effects while maintaining a professional look and finish. Ultimate PremiumPlus is available in 60-inch widths for a one-piece application on a hood, roof and side panel (Chrome & Chrome Effects are available in 52-inch widths). Customizing a vehicle body color or finish couldn t be easier. Ultimate PremiumPlus is rated for outdoor durability up to 3 to 6 years and up to 7 years for indoor graphics*. ARLON RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended post-heat surface temperature of vinyl installed: 203 F to 221 F (95 C to 105 C). Post-heat must be applied gradually and approximately 5 from the film in order to prevent the matte from turning glossy. APPLICATIONS & FEATURES Unique cast vinyl wrap for Matte Effects, Matte, Seasonal, Satin, Gloss Effects, Brushed, Carbon Fiber, Chrome & Chrome Effects Ease of handling and installation while maintaining softness over time Designed for full vehicle D wraps Warrantied for use on rivets, corrugations and channel structures s PERFORMANCE & PHYSICAL DATA PROPERTY TEST METHODS TYPICAL VALUE SURFACE FINISH THICKNESS Gloss Meter 60 Reflection Micrometer, Federal Bench Type Up to 10 Gloss Units (Matte Effects, Matte, Brushed, Carbon Fiber) 85 Gloss Units (Candy Colors, Gloss Effects, Chrome & Chrome Effects) 19 to 30 Gloss Units (Satin & Satin Chrome Effects) 3.5-mil (89 Micron) Candy Colors, Satin & Satin Chrome Effects 4-mil (100 Micron) Matte Effects, Matte, Gloss Effects, Chrome & Gloss Chrome Effects 4-mil (102 Micron) Brushed 5.4-mil (137 Micron) Carbon Fiber TENSILE STRENGTH Tensile Tester 2-in (51 mm) jaw seperation; crosshead speed of 12 in/min. (5.1 mm/s) 12.4 lb 2.21 kg ELONGATION Instron Tensile Tester as above 150% Black and White Films 80% all other colors and finishes * 3 year outdoor durability for Candy Colors; 5 year outdoor durability for Ultimate PremiumPlus Brushed, Carbon Fiber and Silver Chrome; 6 year outdoor durability and 7 year indoor durability on Ultimate PremiumPlus Matte Effects, Matte, Seasonal, Satin and Gloss Effects. D For more information visit, Chrome Effects recommended for accents. s Complex curves and channel applications should be installed using Arlon s approved installation methods found at www. and Warranty applies to Ultimate PremiumPlus Matte Effects, Matte, Seasonal, Satin, Gloss Effects, Candy Colors, Brushed, Carbon Fiber and Silver Chrome. NOTE: Arlon Automotive Restyling Films are designed and intended for wrap applications of the vehicle body only. Applicators assume the responsibility of any installations that exceed the body of the vehicle. USA: 200 Boysenberry Lane, Placentia, CA 92870, USA / EUROPE: North Sea Building, Gevers Deynootweg 93, 4th Floor, 2586BK Den Haag, The Netherlands UK: P6 Parklands, Heywood Distribution Park, Heywood, Lancashire 0L102TT, UK

2 PERFORMANCE & PHYSICAL DATA (cont d) PROPERTY TEST METHODS TYPICAL VALUE SHELF LIFE (IN BOX) OPTIMUM TEMPERATURE RANGE APPLICATION TEMPERATURE RANGE SERVICE TEMPERATURE RANGE Ideal storage temperature 70 F (21 C) and 50% relative humidity 2 years from factory shipment On clean, dry substrate 70 F to 80 F 21 C to 27 C On clean, dry substrate 65 F to 85 F 18 C to 29 C On clean, dry substrate -40 F to 175 F -40 C to 79 C DIMENSIONAL STABILITY Shrinkage After 158 F (70 C), 48 hours aging in 0.25 mm PEEL ADHESION PSTC-1, 15 min, 70 F (21 C) 3.0 lb/in 0.68 kg/cm LINER RELEASE TLMI Release at 90, 300 in/min (760 cm/min) 60 g/2 in kg/2 cm Standard Terms and Conditions Apply DURABILITY Ultimate PremiumPlus is a premium multi-layered film. Arlon s basic color selections have been weather tested in a variety of rigorous direct exposure locations including Florida, Arizona and California. Custom color matches are derived only from best weathering pigments and stabilizer systems, incurring very high durability assurance at short development times. Some colors may vary due to nature of metallic effect. Actual horizontal weathering will be dependent on maintenance, location and elemental exposure. Information is based on tests believed to be reliable, but neither accuracy nor completeness is guaranteed. STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE Storing vinyl graphics in covered areas will help prolong the life of the vinyl by limiting its exposure to damaging elements such as sunlight and rain. Protecting a wrapped car in the garage can keep it sheltered from all types of weather and harmful pollution, both of which could wear out the horizontal surfaces of the car and cause damage to the paint underneath. Vinyl that starts to brown or show discoloration has been negatively affected by acidic pollutants and if not immediately removed could stain the paint. Taking extra steps to keep the vinyl covered when not in use will help extend the life of the vinyl and keep the car looking as good as it did when it was first wrapped. Arlon recommends to store Chrome Effects rolls vertically to avoid mottling. Please note, Silver Chrome includes a clear cap liner over the film to protect the film from scratches and dirt. For additional information about the cap liner, including when and how to remove it, reference TERMS & CONDITIONS The following is made in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied: All statements, technical information and recommendations published by Arlon relating to Arlon products are based on tests believed to be reliable and within the accuracy of the equipment used to obtain the specific values. Their accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed and Arlon makes no warranty with regard thereto. Seller s and manufacturer s only responsibility shall be to replace any quantity of the product proved defective. Seller and manufacturer shall not be liable for injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of use or the inability to use the product. Nor shall seller or manufacturer be liable for any costs or expenses incurred in the processing or printing on the product. Before using, user shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use. User assumes all risk and liability of every nature in connection therewith. No statements or recommendations other than those contained in the technical information published by Arlon shall have force or effect unless contained in an agreement manually signed by the officers of seller and manufacturer. April 2016 USA: 200 Boysenberry Lane, Placentia, CA 92870, USA / EUROPE: North Sea Building, Gevers Deynootweg 93, 4th Floor, 2586BK Den Haag, The Netherlands UK: P6 Parklands, Heywood Distribution Park, Heywood, Lancashire 0L102TT, UK

3 PRODUCT WARRANTY Automotive Restyling Standard Warranty Ultimate PremiumPlus - Matte Effects, Matte, Seasonal, Satin, Gloss Effects, Brushed Metal, Carbon Fiber and Silver Chrome PerformancePlus - Automotive Restyling Film I. GENERAL STATEMENT Arlon warrants Automotive Restyling Films as follows: ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 PRODUCT VERTICAL HORIZONTAL* VERTICAL HORIZONTAL* VERTICAL HORIZONTAL* Ultimate PremiumPlus Matte Effects, Matte, Satin & Gloss Effects Ultimate PremiumPlus Brushed Metal & Carbon Fiber Ultimate PremiumPlus Silver Chrome 6 YEARS 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 2 YEARS 4 YEARS 1 YEAR 5 YEARS 2 YEARS 4 YEARS 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 6 MONTHS 5 YEARS 2 YEARS 4 YEARS 1 YEAR 4 YEARS 6 MONTHS PerformancePlus 5 YEARS 2 YEARS 4 YEARS 1 YEAR 4 YEARS 6 MONTHS * Horizontal applications are dependent on various variables, such as but not limited to: location, vehicle maintenance and environmental conditions. Please refer to and www. for best practices and recommendations on maintaining the durability of the film. NOTE: Please note that fluorescent pigments fade much faster than standard pigments. Hi-Liter colors are not warrantied for fading. Exposed film in direct sunlight will last up to 1 month. Fading can be reduced with the use of a car cover and by parking in a garage. The life of this unexposed film can be extended up to 4 months. During the stated warranty period, Arlon Automotive Restyling Films should reveal no appreciable deterioration such as cracking, blistering, delamination, loss of adhesion or excessive color loss when observing the graphic at its intended viewing distance. Films listed above are guaranteed to remove cleanly when using recommended removal procedures. Slight changes in color, loss of surface gloss, minor chalking and slight lifting at graphic edges or over non-uniform surfaces are typical effects that occur during normal environmental exposure and would not be cause for claim of failure. Horizontal applications are expected to show slightly more of the characteristics listed above than similar vertical applications, due to the increased amount of sunlight, UV exposure and pollutants coming in contact with non-vertical surfaces. The warranty is contingent upon usage of Arlon recommended application, maintenance, cleaning and removal procedures. Warranty is limited to vehicles with original vehicle manufacturer s paint and clear coats, less than 5 years old that are undamaged and in good condition. The warranty period is limited to normal environmental conditions, not including desert, tropics and locales of extreme environments and pollutants. Warranty excludes stainless steel and marine applications.

4 I. GENERAL STATEMENT (CONTINUED) Additionally, this warranty would extend to manufacturing defects, shortages in roll length, shipment of wrong product and mislabeled material. Arlon installation guidelines and recommendations can be found at www. as well as Definitions Outdoor durability for the extremely severe areas reduced warranty is provided. Refer to the Zone map for locations and corresponding durability ratings. Vertical exposure is defined as +/-10 from vertical (90 ). Applications greater than 10 from vertical will be warrantied under the horizontal durability stated in the warranty. Non-vertical applications occurring in extreme environments would be calculated at warranty limitations listed under outdoor durability and vertical exposure. Clean Removability is defined as removable with the assistance of heat or chemicals using Arlon recommended removal procedures. Clean removable products are guaranteed to leave no more than 25% adhesive residue during removal. Removal of graphics must occur within the warranty period listed above. In the event a breach of warranty occurs as defined above, Arlon s sole liability is outlined below: A. WARRANTY REMEDY The exclusive remedy under Arlon s Automotive Restyling Warranty shall be at Arlon s option the replacement or credit for the defective warranted films only. Replacement graphics will be warranted for the period corresponding to the remaining warranty period of the original failed graphics. Arlon reserves the right to reimburse for additional costs (up to three times material cost) in special circumstances. The choice to do this will be soley at Arlon s discretion. B. LIMITATION OF WARRANTY Notification of Claim This warranty requires that Arlon be notified in writing of any claims within fourteen days of material failure. Claim notifications must include name and lot numbers for films and processing components, report of processing conditions and in-process test results, finished retain samples, installation date and location, name of installer, well documented condition of the vehicle prior to installation (including but not limited to photographs) and any other pertinent information requested. Arlon reserves the right to inspect all reported claims. Failure to comply constitutes a waiver of all rights under this warranty. This warranty applies to Arlon specified graphics programs only. Contact your Sales Representative for further details. Chrome & Chrome Effects Silver Chrome is designed for full vehicle wraps and has up to a five year outdoor durability with vertical exposure. Silver Chrome includes a removable protective liner to ensure a mirror-like finish. Chrome Effects are designed for vehicle wrap accent applications, not for full wraps. Chrome Effects include unique colors and finishes, as well as a low profile air egress adhesive system for accent applications only. Chrome and Chrome Effects install differently than PVC wrap films. Please visit to view instructional how-to videos. Laws limiting the use of chrome films may exist. It is the buyer s responsibility to comply with regional laws.

5 Application to Glass Arlon accepts no liability for glass breakage. Glass may break under the stresses caused by temperature changes across the surface, which could be amplified by the application of vinyl film. Misuse and Force Arlon has no obligations under this warranty with respect to products that have been modified or damaged through misuse, abuse, accident, neglect or mishandling by purchaser or purchaser s customer. For example, unless specifically claimed in a Technical Bulletin, graphics are not warranted against premature failure caused by chemical or mechanical means such as, but not limited to vandalism, cleaning solutions, paints, solvents, improperly used high pressure washing equipment, mechanical washing equipment, engine fuel spills, engine exhaust, steam, organic solvents or other spilled chemicals. Graphics applied to unsound surfaces or surfaces that subsequently crack, peel, outgas or become damaged beneath the graphic are not warranted for performance. Damage from fire, structural failure, lightening and other such events are not covered. Unintended Use of Products Arlon products covered by this warranty are intended only for use by professional users and only for the intended uses as described in the corresponding Arlon Technical Bulletin. Before using for any other application, user shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use and user assumes all risk and liability in connection therewith. In no event shall Arlon be liable for any incidental or consequential damages including, but not limited to, loss of profit, loss of use or production or loss of capital. Arlon s liability on any claim of any kind shall in no case exceed the amount expressly provided for in this warranty. This limitation applies regardless of whether the damages are sought based on breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability in tort or any other legal theory. (1) This warranty is not extended to stainless steel surfaces or marine applications. (2) All new material should be inspected prior to installation. Any material with a visible defect on the roll should not be used and should follow the standard procedure of filling out the EZ complaint form. If the material with a defect is continued to be used/applied and not reported, the material and installation will not be warrantied by Arlon. (3) The warranty does not imply coverage of costs such as labor, removal costs and additional incidental costs. At Arlon s discretion, customer costs will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis taking into account the amount of labor reasonably needed to make necessary preparations.

6 ZONE MAP ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 AUSTRIA BELARUS BELGIUM CANADA CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK ESTONIA FINLAND GERMANY GREENLAND HUNGARY ICELAND IRELAND LATVIA LIECHTENSTEIN LITUANIA LUXEMBOURG MOLDOVA NORTHERN ASIAN COUNTRIES NORWAY POLAND RUSSIA ROMANIA SOUTH AMERICA SCANDINAVIA SWEDEN SWITZERLAND UNITED STATES UKRAINE UNITED KINGDOM THE NETHERLANDS Except for areas listed in ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 AUSTRALIA ALBANIA BOLIVIA BRAZIL BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA BULGARIA CARIBBEAN ISLES CENTRAL AMERICA CHILE CHINA CROATIA FRANCE GREECE HAWAII ITALY JAPAN KOREA MEDITERRANEAN ISLANDS MACEDONIA MONTENEGRO NEW ZEALAND NORTH AMERICA (South FL, AZ, NV, NM, TX, South CA, UT Desert Regions) NORTHERN MEXICO PARAGUAY PERU PUERTO RICO PORTUGAL SOUTH AFRICAN COAST SOUTHERN ASIAN COUNTRIES SERBIA SLOVENIA SPAIN TURKEY VIRGIN ISLANDS ARABIAN GULF REGION ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA (Western Australia, Northern Territory & Queensland) INDIA MIDDLE EAST NORTH AFRICA - INCLUDING SAHARA NORTH CHILE NORTH COLUMBIA NORTH VENEZUELA SOUTH & CENTRAL AFRICA SOUTH PERU SOUTHERN MEXICO SOUTHWEST BOLIVIA URUGUAY ELEVATIONS ABOVE ALTITUDES OF 1500 M (5000 FT) April 2016