Joining films and shading differences

[Anon o Mouse]

Hi,

just fitted a large single pane window 2.2m x 1.75m. Due to the location I had to put the join horizontally so you have a 1,52m with a .7m piece joined to it. (overlap method was used)

The film was cut from the same roll, same part of the roll. It is a vlt 10% and fully reflective dyed film.

Having now explained the background, my question/problem is that even though the film was matched in the box, when the film is joined they look like difference shades/colours.

I did do a search on the forum and I remember some threads about joining film sand colour differences, but it did not say why this happened or how to prevent it. I would of thought running the film next to each other in the same direction it came out of the box would make it match, but it appears not.

Any imput welcome

cheers

[Guest thatsnappyguy]

Its called "cartwheeling" in the industry. This should help.

[Anon o Mouse]

Fantastic reply

thanks so much

[Roach]

Where did you get that from?? That has to be the first 'official' description on how to do it correctly. Very impressive.

[Anon o Mouse]

Yes roach, I thought that too. Is it part of a book? or maybe from one of the manufactures who run tint schools? Either way if it part of a book, I would be happy to buy it

[Guest thatsnappyguy]

A well established relationship with a good brand and a great Rep gets you all you need at your fingertips.

[slipperyfrog]

that is a great reply Snappy!

[RockyDaz]

Heard it... know it.... do it... never seen it explained so well. Thanx Snappy.

[Guest thatsnappyguy]

[Guest Malcolm E Boo]

Cartwheel all the time, always have difficulty explaining without using a small bit of film. The diagram above is downloaded and printed.

NIce one