From Artwork File To Finished Film
Good results start long before the film touches glass. Our team checks artwork size, layout, image quality and text placement so the finished print suits the viewing distance and the glass size on site. For shopfronts this often means balancing bold branding with enough open area for people inside to see out, while vehicle work needs graphics that follow window curves and trims without losing clarity.
Ayanda Mbele, Liam Maseko and Chantel Fortuin coordinate the front-end work, while Marius Ntsele oversees the overall job flow from our Montague Gardens base. That makes it easier to keep sign-off, production and fitting on the same page, especially when a client has more than one branch or vehicle to cover.
How Perforated One-Way Vision Film Is Built
The film has a printed face and a field of small perforations that allow light through the glazing. Common perforation ratios include 50/50, 60/40 and 70/30, with the split chosen according to how much visibility and print coverage is needed. A tighter pattern can carry richer graphics, while a more open pattern gives a clearer inside view.
For exterior use, the printed surface is usually laminated to help protect the ink from UV exposure, road grime and regular cleaning. On coastal jobs in places like Durban or Gqeberha, that extra protection is especially useful because humidity and salt air can shorten the life of unprotected graphics.
Measuring, Templating And Surface Prep
Correct measurements and clean glass are essential for a neat fit. We offer site measuring for shopfronts and vehicle templating for side windows, rear windows and any curved panels that need accurate cutting. On site, the glass or window area is checked for existing adhesive residue, silicone, dust and wax before any fitting begins.
- Site measuring for retail glass, office partitions and street-facing windows
- Vehicle templating for cars, bakkies, vans and fleet units
- Old film removal where existing graphics need replacing
- Surface preparation so new film bonds properly and lays flat
Printing, Colour Proofing And Lamination
Wide format printing is used to produce the graphics at the right scale for the glass or vehicle window. Before full production, colour proofing helps check that logos, solid blocks and text read correctly once applied to perforated material. This matters because the hole pattern can slightly change how colours and fine lines appear from the outside.
Lamination adds a protective layer where specified, helping the print cope with sunlight, wiper action on rear windows, and general wear on busy storefronts. Liam Maseko manages the print production side so the output stays consistent from one panel to the next, which is important for repeat work across branches.
Glass Installation For Shopfronts And Interiors
Glass installation suits shopfronts, entrances, office glazing and internal partitions where privacy and branding are both needed. The film is applied with care to avoid trapped water, lifting edges and visible seams.
For businesses in Cape Town, Bellville and Milnerton, we often work around trading hours and municipal access rules so the fitting causes as little disruption as possible. If a site has multiple panes, we can stage the work in sections rather than closing everything at once.
Vehicle Installation Across South Africa
Vehicle installation needs accurate alignment, good adhesion and a clear understanding of each window shape. Side and rear windows can be fitted with perforated film for mobile branding, but the driver view must remain legal. Check the current road traffic rules before fitting any film on a vehicle, especially on rear windows, mirrors and areas that affect visibility.
- Rears and side windows for vans, panel vans and service vehicles
- Graphics matched to the vehicle body lines and glass curve
- Refit and refresh work when branding needs updating
- Nationwide dispatch for clients outside the main metro areas
Ridwaan Hlongwane coordinates vehicle graphics so the finish is practical on the road and tidy at close range. For businesses in Pretoria, Durban, Johannesburg and Gqeberha, this keeps the look consistent across a mixed fleet.
Choosing The Right Service Package
The right mix depends on where the film will be used and how much handling the job needs. A small shopfront may only need artwork setup, printing and glass installation, while a larger rollout could need site measuring, proofing, dispatch and vehicle installation in more than one city. If a client already has artwork, we can work from that, or help prepare files for print when the artwork still needs adjustment.
Our base in Montague Gardens supports supply into Cape Town and beyond, with Johannesburg Supply, Durban Supply, Pretoria Supply and Gqeberha Supply available for broader coverage. For clients who need a practical rollout rather than a once-off fit, the service structure keeps the process organised from first measure to final install.