The ULTIMATE Storefront Protection System: Anti-Graffiti + Safety Film + Wet Glazing

Описание: In this full-length breakdown, Andrew from Total Window Service walks you through the entire 3-phase storefront protection system installed on high-risk NYC retail glass — including anti-graffiti film, safety window film, and the wet glazing attachment system.

This video combines everything from Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 into one complete technical guide, filmed on multiple real storefronts across Soho, West Broadway, Prince Street, and Manhattan retail districts.

If you want to understand how to fully protect a storefront from graffiti, acid-etch attacks, break-ins, and glass shattering, this is the most complete project walkthrough on YouTube.

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🔥 PHASE 1 — Anti-Graffiti Window Film (Part 1)

We start by restoring damaged storefront glass targeted by scratch vandalism, spray paint, and acid-etch graffiti.
This phase includes:
✔️ Banner removal & glue removal
✔️ Identifying hidden acid graffiti
✔️ Glass grinding (coarse → medium → fine)
✔️ Full polishing process
✔️ Installation of clear anti-graffiti protective film
✔️ Troubleshooting wind, uneven frames & dust

Anti-graffiti film creates a sacrificial layer that protects storefronts from acid markers, scratching tools, and spray cans — saving thousands in glass replacement.

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🔒 PHASE 2 — Safety Window Film Installation (Part 2)

Next, we move to clear safety & security film (8mil & 10mil), installed for impact resistance and break-in protection.
You’ll see:
✔️ Advanced cleaning & surface preparation
✔️ Pre-cutting thick film for irregular window shapes
✔️ Reverse-roll installation on deep, uneven frames
✔️ Water extraction techniques for 8mil/10mil materials
✔️ Why anti-graffiti film must be installed BEFORE safety film
✔️ Drying & curing expectations (30–60 days+)

Safety film strengthens the glass and helps it stay together on impact, reducing injuries and slowing down smash-and-grab intruders.

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🏗️ PHASE 3 — Wet Glazing Attachment System (Part 3)

Finally, we show how the structural silicone attachment system (Dow Corning / GE 995) bonds the film to the window frame.
This step adds:
✔️ Stronger blast & impact resistance
✔️ Frame-to-glass bonding
✔️ Prevention of glass collapse after breakage
✔️ Longer delay during break-in attempts

This is what turns standard safety film into a complete commercial-grade security system.

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🏙️ Where This Work Was Done

📍 Soho — West Broadway, Prince Street
📍 Manhattan — multiple storefronts
📍 High-risk retail zones with heavy vandalism & break-in attempts

These locations get hit the most, especially during construction when storefronts are covered with brown paper.

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🧰 Services Covered in the Complete Guide

✨ Anti-graffiti window film installation
✨ Acid-etch graffiti removal
✨ Glass grinding & polishing
✨ Safety & security film installation
✨ Wet glazing structural attachment system
✨ Storefront protection during construction
✨ UV protection film options

This video shows the full workflow from start to finish — no shortcuts, no staged footage, only real job-site conditions.

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