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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE CARE AND REPAIR OF RENOLIT EXOFOL MX FILMS
Contents Page
General information 2
Care 3
Removing light soiling 3
Abrasive cleaners 3
Removing the residue of facade plaster 3
Removing the residue of adhesives and sealants as well as paints 4
Removing the residue of polyurethane foam 4
Repair instructions
Acrylate layer 5
Mechanical damage 5
Severe, large-scale damage 5
Painting 5
Manufacturer information
Cleaning agents 6
Protective films 7
Repair kits 8
Paints 8
This technical information sheet reflects our current state of knowledge and is intended to provide non-binding information. The details contained
herein do not release the users of our products from their obligation to carry out their own checks and tests which must ensure compliance with the
appropriate national guidelines for the particular intended use. In particular, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to check whether the product
purchased is suitable for the particular intended use.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
RENOLIT EXOFOL MX is a multi-layer film whose surface consists of a transparent layer of acrylate. This
layer is compact, impervious and free from bubbles and pores. In addition, like a weather shield, it protects the
dyed layers and, in the case of wood decors, the printed PVC layer lying beneath it from attack by sunlight and
the weather. UV radiation, among other things, places a considerable burden on materials used in outdoor
areas.
The absorption, i.e. the reduction in the intensity, of the damaging ultraviolet (UV) light follows a physical law: if
it were possible to cut the acrylate layer into thin slices, each layer would absorb the same proportion of
radiation. The 50 µm thick acrylate film used on RENOLIT EXOFOL MX absorbs virtually 100% of the UV light.
If the acrylate layer were only 20 µm thick, it would be able to absorb only around 90% of the UV radiation.
In addition, the acrylate layer determines the surface properties of RENOLIT EXOFOL MX. The surface
withstands mechanical stress in the same way as other plastics, e.g. the uPVC which is used for white plastic
windows.
Environmental influences such as acid rain do not attack the surface. However, the surface will virtually always
be damaged by the effects of solvents. The surface can swell or even become detached. Only aliphatic
benzines and highly diluted aqueous solutions of the alcohols ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol do not attack
the acrylate. A surface laminated using RENOLIT EXOFOL MX is extremely easy to care for and robust. In
many cases, cleaning or work to repair damage is necessary only when the material is turned into windows or
as a result of transportation and installation, mounting the windows, rendering and painting the building or
renovation work.
The simplest means of protecting the surface against soiling and mechanical damage is to mask it using a
self-adhesive protective surface film. Manufacturers of plastic profiles do generally apply such a masking film
to their profiles. However, this masking film serves only to protect the profiles against damage until they are
delivered to the window manufacturer. It does not cover the entire surface and must therefore be
supplemented on the window manufacturer’s premises. The profile is then protected until the window itself is
mounted. Once the window has been installed, the functional life of the masking film is limited to a couple of
weeks or months. If the protective film is exposed to the sunlight for excessive periods of time, the adhesive
layer ages and adhesive residue may adhere to the window film when the protective film is removed. Either a
building must be completed within this period or the protective film must be removed and carefully reapplied.
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CARE
The best way to care for window profiles coated with RENOLIT EXOFOL MX is to use water. If necessary, a
standard cleaning agent can be added to the water or a glass cleaner for windows (without spirit) diluted with
water can be used. Dirt is unable to settle on the smooth surface of the film which therefore can be removed
very easily. No further care is necessary.
REMOVING LIGHT SOILING
The best way to remove light soiling such as dust, rain splashes, pencil marks etc. is to use water. However,
greasy dirt such as fingerprints, lubricants, flies, fly droppings etc. can be removed easily, too. Aqueous
solutions of standard household cleaners or cleaning agents developed specially for use on RENOLIT EXOFOL
MX should be used for this purpose. A list of these cleaning agents can be found in the appendix.
ABRASIVE CLEANERS MUST NOT BE USED
Always observe the instructions for use supplied with the cleaner. If you are unsure whether the cleaner is
suitable, you should first test it on a concealed part of your window as a precautionary measure.
REMOVING THE RESIDUE OF FACADE PLASTER
The plaster materials generally used nowadays can be subdivided into two categories: mineral external plaster
and resin plaster.
Purely mineral external plasters can be removed from the surface using water and household cleaners
although it should be borne in mind that the quartz sand contained in the plaster has a strongly abrasive effect.
This leads to a thinning of the acrylate surface layer of the RENOLIT EXOFOL MX and consequently to a
reduction in the weathering protection it offers. However, such plaster adheres in a purely mechanical manner.
Resin plasters contain acrylates as binders which are chemically related to the acrylate layer of the film and
are therefore capable of adhering strongly. Water with an added cleaning agent helps only if the plaster is still
relatively fresh and has not dried completely. If the plaster has already dried, removing any residue will require
a great deal of patience.
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First of all, you should carefully remove the bulk of the remaining plaster mechanically. Water and a brush will
then be helpful. Finally, the remaining plaster film can be washed off using an aliphatic benzine. Please note:
the resin plaster also contains large-particle, highly abrasive mineral ingredients which can damage the
surface and therefore the acrylate layer.
For difficult, time-consuming cleaning work, a machine with a rotating brush may help. Please note: never use
abrasive brushes and under no circumstances should you allow the brush to run dry. The friction will cause the
acrylate layer to melt, destroying it in the process.
REMOVING THE RESIDUE OF ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS AS WELL AS PAINTS
The profile manufacturer glues the window film to the profile using special adhesives. Very rarely, adhesives
can end up on the surface of the film and become dried on. This forms a very resilient layer although it does
not adhere strongly. With a great deal of effort, the adhesive can be removed using aliphatic benzine. The
residue of protective films can be removed using the recommended cleaning agent (see appendix). It is more
difficult to remove the residue of sealants and paints. It is best to remove these before they have dried. It will
be more difficult to remove them later on although it is still possible owing to their soft and elastic consistency.
Heavy soiling must first be carefully removed mechanically and the rest using aliphatic benzine. Under normal
circumstances, paints are not designed to adhere to the surface of the window. However, they frequently
contain acrylates as light-stable binder components and adhere well to the chemically related acrylate surface
of the window film.
Aliphatic benzines can attack single-component paints and may even be able to dissolve them. However, in the
case of cross-linked two-component paints, it is impossible to remove any paint residues.
It is never easy to remove the residue of adhesives, sealants or paints, especially considering that there is a risk
of causing additional mechanical damage.
The best way to prevent such problems from occurring is to exercise extreme care when masking the profiles. It
really is worth the effort!
REMOVING THE RESIDUE OF POLYURETHANE FOAM
The residue of polyurethane foam must always be carefully removed using aliphatic benzine before the foam
has completely cured. Cured foam is completely insoluble, regardless of which solvent is used. It can then only
be removed mechanically using a fine wooden spatula followed by steel wool (000). This will inevitably result
in damage to the surface of the film and thinning of the protective acrylate layer. Do not use “miracle cleaners”
which claim to be able to remove such residue. These are highly suitable for cleaning polyurethane-foam guns
but dissolve everything apart from metal.
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REPAIRING THE ACRYLATE LAYER
The subsequent fixing of additional profiles to film-coated windows using adhesives containing solvents may
lead to damage caused by blistering (if the adhesive joint is not allowed to dry sufficiently, the remaining solvent
in the area surrounding the adhesion point can spread by diffusion and form blisters if heated to temperatures
around its boiling point). Such damage can be fixed by cutting open the blister, carefully flattening the edges
using a fine, sharp blade and restoring the protective acrylate layer using acrylic spray paint such as that
available from the company König. Supplier details can be found in the appendix.
REPAIRING MECHANICAL DAMAGE
Damage to the film surface can occur when the profiles are handled or made into windows and when the
windows are installed and subsequently used. Scratches and deep scores, hammer marks, impacts, edge
damage, small holes drilled in the wrong place etc. are comparable to damage to furniture. The company
Heinrich König & Co offers a complete range of products for repairing mechanical damage with the slogan
“Everything for repairing and conserving wooden and plastic surfaces”. These products are well suited for use
on RENOLIT EXOFOL MX. Instructions describing the individual steps in detail are provided. The company
offers courses for specialists and interested workmen looking to gain the necessary knowledge and skills. The
address can be found in the appendix.
REPAIRING SEVERE, LARGE-SCALE DAMAGE
Inappropriate treatment of the surface using unsuitable cleaning agents or solvents can cause severe, largescale
damage. Such damage manifests itself in the greying and fading of the colour, the formation of cracks
and the detachment of the acrylate layer or even the detachment of the RENOLIT EXOFOL MX film from the
PVC profile if the film was attached badly. The range of products from König is suitable for repairing minor
damage with an area of up to a few square centimetres. It is extremely difficult to repair larger areas.
PAINTING
Window profiles can be professionally painted by specialist companies. However, film-coated window profiles
will require special types of paint. A so-called “second painting” makes it possible to alter the colour of the
windows and therefore their visual appearance. In the event of damage, plain-coloured windows can be
repaired by painting. The surfaces which are to be painted must first be prepared in an appropriate manner.
Generally speaking, we recommend that the paining work be carried out only by specialist companies which
have the necessary experience in this field.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
MANUFACTURERS OF CLEANING AGENTS FOR RENOLIT EXOFOL MX
Burnus GmbH
Rößlerstr. 94
64293 Darmstadt – Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 6151-873 681
Fax: +49 (0) 6151-873 801
Fenoplast Fügetechnik GmbH
Königszug
35688 Dillenburg – Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 2771-237 88
Fax: +49 (0) 2771-5421
Weiss Chemie & Technik GmbH & Co KG
Hansastr. 2
35708 Haiger – Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 2773-815 0
Fax: +49 (0) 2773-815 37
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Intensive plastic cleaner + conditioner Anti-static
plastic cleaner
www.burnus.com
Fenosol 20
www.fenoplast.de
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE AND CARE OF RENOLIT EXOFOL MX
Cosmofen Color special cleaner Cosmofen 20
www.weiss-chemie.com
Resistant to standard household agents such as aqueous ammonia, aliphatic benzines, weak alcohol-water solutions,
cleaning agents (non-abrasive), water and construction materials, e.g. cement, plaster.
Sensitive to organic solvents, organic solvent mixtures and preparations containing organic solvents (e.g. paint thinner,
paint remover, polishes, adhesives…).
Thorough cleaning with standard cleaning agents (except abrasive cleaners) is sufficient in order to care for the film.
This technical information sheet reflects our current state of knowledge and is intended to provide non-binding information. The details contained
herein do not release the users of our products from their obligation to carry out their own checks and tests which must ensure compliance with the
appropriate national guidelines for the particular intended use. In particular, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to check whether the product
purchased is suitable for the particular intended use.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
MANUFACTURERS OF RENOLIT EXOFOL MX PROTECTIVE FILMS
Bischof & Klein GmbH
Rahestr. 47
D - 49525 Lengerich
Tel.: +49 (0) 5481 / 920 – 300
Fax: +49 (0) 5481 / 920 – 98 300
www.bischof-und-klein.de
CTS Folien Service GmbH
An der Autobahn 5
D - 68789 St.-Leon Rot
Tel.: +49 (0) 6227 / 88 18 65
Fax: +49 (0) 6227 / 88 18 64
www.ctsfolien.de
Nitto Deutschland GmbH
Dr.-Detlev-Carsten-Rohwedder-Str. 7
D - 47228 Duisburg
Tel.: +49 (0) 2065 / 836 – 0
+49 (0) 40 / 63707703
Fax: +49 (0) 2065 / 836 -136
www.nitto.com
Novacel GmbH
Normandiestr. 3
D - 50259 Pulheim
Tel.: +49 (0) 2234 / 9874 – 0
Fax: +49 (0) 2234 / 9874 – 75
www.novacel.de
Poli - Film GmbH
Alte Papiermühle Hämmern 10
D - 51688 Wipperfürth
Tel.: +49 (0) 2267 / 697 - 0
Fax: +49 (0) 2267 / 697 – 112
www.poli-film.de
T = transparent; F = pigmented
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Embossing 083, 148, 167 und 195:
SK 547 AT-UV (T)
SK 65950 KLN (F)
Embossing 048:
SK 548 AT-UV (T)
SK 659100 KLN (F)
Embossing 083, 148, 167 und 195:
SK 547 AT-UV (T)
SK 65950 KLN (F)
Embossing 048:
SK 548 AT-UV (T)
SK 659100 KLN (F)
Embossing 048:
3104H5 (F)
Embossing 083, 195:
30804 (F), 3104H5 (F)
Embossing 148:
4075 (T), 30804 (F), 3104H5 (F)
Embossing 167:
4058R7 (T), 4075 (T), 30804 (F), 3104H5 (F)
Embossing 083, 148, 167 und 195:
9380 (F)
Embossing 048:
4324 (T)
PF 12, PF 12/3,
PF 562 C/80,
PF 563 C/80
The producers of protective films recommend preliminary tests regarding adhesion and processing of the films in any
case.
This listing of producers has no ranking without any classification of the quality. It should only give a recommendation. There also can be other
producers offering suitable products. This technical information sheet reflects our current state of knowledge and is intended to provide non-binding
information. The details contained herein do not release the users of our products from their obligation to carry out their own checks and tests which
must ensure compliance with the appropriate national guidelines for the particular intended use. In particular, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to
check whether the product purchased is suitable for the particular intended use.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
PAINTS AND REPAIR KITS FOR RENOLIT EXOFOL MX
Manufacturers of repair kits
Heinrich König & Co. Clear lacquer Plus 345
An der Rosenhelle 5 (silk gloss, Acryl-Lack Pro Silikon)
D - 61138 Niederdorfelden
Tel.: +49 (0) 6101 / 5360 – 0
Fax: +49 (0) 6101 / 5360 – 11 www.heinrich-koenig.de
Manufacturers of paints
Feyco AG Alpocryl HR (Heat resistant)
Industriestr. 11
CH-9430 St. Margrethen
Tel.: +41 (0) 71 / 7 47 84 11
Fax: +41 (0) 71 / 7 47 85 10 www.feyco.ch
Harzlack Ltd. Panadur 2K Industrial coating for PVC-R
Am Sülzegraben 17 with related hardener, thinner and anti-foaming agent
D - 38820 Halberstadt
Tel.: +49 (0) 39 41 / 62 40 10
Fax: +49 (0) 39 41 / 62 40 20 www.harzlack.de
Akzo Nobel Deco GmbH Rubbol BL Satin
Wernher-von-Siemens-Straße 11 grounding: Redox BL oder Redox AC
D - 31515 Wunstorf
Tel.: +49 (0) 50 31 / 961 - 289
Fax: +49 (0) 50 31 / 961 – 333 www.anfh.de
This technical information sheet reflects our current state of knowledge and is intended to provide non-binding information. The details contained
herein do not release the users of our products from their obligation to carry out their own checks and tests which must ensure compliance with the
appropriate national guidelines for the particular intended use. In particular, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to check whether the product
purchased is suitable for the particular intended use.
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