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ANTI-GRAFFITI PROTECTION FILM

A Replaceable Layer for High-Exposure Glass.

Help protect storefront and commercial glass from selected scratching, etching and surface defacement with a clear sacrificial film designed to be removed and replaced when damaged.

Protect the Surface With a Replaceable First Layer.

Anti-graffiti film is applied to an approved glass or smooth surface to receive everyday contact and selected vandalism damage before it reaches the underlying substrate. When damage is limited to the film, that layer can be removed and replaced.

SURVEY

Confirm the surface, condition, existing damage, edges, exposure and access.

PROTECT

Install compatible clear sacrificial film over the approved clean substrate.

INSPECT

Monitor for scratching, etching, lifting, contamination or other damage.

REMOVE

Remove the damaged film using the approved process without promising zero residue or substrate impact in every condition.

REPLACE

Clean/review the exposed surface and install new film when the substrate remains suitable.

Damage Anti-Graffiti Film May Help Address.

Scratching

 How It Helps

Film provides a replaceable surface that may receive scratches before the substrate.

Important to Know

Deep damage can penetrate film and reach glass/surface.

Etching

 How It Helps

Selected anti-graffiti film may help shield the substrate from certain etching/abrasion exposure.

Important to Know

No universal protection against every chemical/tool or duration.

Abrasion/high contact

 How It Helps

Can help isolate routine wear on approved high-touch surfaces.

Important to Know

Not a substitute for maintenance or impact protection.

Markers/paint/adhesives

 How It Helps

A replaceable layer may simplify recovery for selected contaminants.

Important to Know

Cleanability depends on contaminant, dwell time, film and cleaner compatibility.

Existing damage

 How It Helps

May be documented and covered only if the surface remains suitable.

Important to Know

Film does not repair scratches, chips, etching or optical distortion.

Note: Anti-graffiti film is designed primarily for sacrificial surface protection. It is not a substitute for safety or security glazing.

Note: “Before installation, Lumen photographs and documents existing surface conditions to establish a clear baseline for future inspection or replacement.”

Protection for the Surfaces People See and Touch Most.

Lumen helps property teams identify suitable high-exposure surfaces, establish a clean installation standard and plan how damaged film will be documented and replaced.

Retail + storefronts

Public-facing glass exposed to scratching, etching and repeated contact.

Restaurants + hospitality

Entries, partitions and selected high-contact glass/smooth surfaces.

Elevators + common areas

Approved interior glass or smooth panels subject to abrasion/defacement.

Offices + facilities

Entries, lobbies, partitions and selected exposed glazing..

Transit/public-facing property

High-exposure approved surfaces with planned inspection/replacement.

Multi-location portfolios

Repeatable survey, documentation and replacement standards.

Protection for the Surfaces People See and Touch Most.

Lumen helps property teams identify suitable high-exposure surfaces, establish a clean installation standard and plan how damaged film will be documented and replaced.

Substrate

Glass or exact approved smooth surface; never assume stone, coated metal, plastics, laminates or painted finishes

Existing condition

Scratches, etching, chips, coatings, residue, contamination, corrosion, sealant and previous film.

Optics/finish

Expected clarity, texture, reflection, distortion and whether film edges/seams will be visible.

Exposure

Interior/exterior use, sunlight, heat, moisture, cleaning, traffic and vandalism pattern.

Edges/hardware

Gaskets, frames, joints, handles, signage, cutouts and high-contact areas

Removal

Adhesive condition, age, access, cleaning and potential substrate sensitivity at replacement.

Protection Works Best With a Replacement Plan.

For properties with recurring exposure, the website should position installation as the start of a documented maintenance cycle – not a one-time guarantee against damage.

Surface register

Location ID, pane/surface, dimensions, substrate, film, installation date and photo

Baseline condition

Pre-installation close-ups and notes for existing scratches, etching, chips, residue and frame/edge issues.

Inspection trigger

Customer-reported damage, scheduled site review or agreed severity/visibility threshold.

Triage

Determine whether damage is within film, reaches substrate or requires glass/surface specialist review.

Replacement scope

Affected panel(s), removal, cleaning, film, access, hours and protection requirements.

Closeout

Updated photos, replacement date, care guidance and applicable warranty/service record.

Survey, Protect, Document and Replace.

PROPERTY REVIEW

Identify locations, exposure history, priority surfaces, decision-makers and operational constraints.

SITE SURVEY

Verify substrate, condition, dimensions, edges, access, cleaning and existing damage.

SCOPE + SAMPLE

Confirm compatible film direction, optical expectations, coverage and representative sample when appropriate.

INSTALLATION PLAN

Define phasing, hours, access, protection, surface IDs and documentation requirements.

INSTALL + BASELINE

Prepare/install, inspect optics/edges and capture final reference photos and records.

MONITOR + REPLACE

Customer reports damage; Lumen reviews film versus substrate damage and scopes replacement.

Anti-graffiti FAQ

Does anti-graffiti film stop vandalism?

No. It is a sacrificial layer intended to help protect an approved underlying surface from selected damage. It does not prevent a person from attempting vandalism.

Lumen reviews whether the damage is limited to the film or has reached the substrate. If the surface remains suitable, the damaged film can be removed and replaced.

No. Existing damage remains in the substrate and should be documented before installation. Film may change how it looks, but it does not repair the surface.

Possibly only where the exact product and manufacturer guidance approve the substrate. Lumen must review the finish, condition and exposure before confirming.

Clear sacrificial film is intended to preserve the underlying appearance, but edges, seams, reflection, texture or optical differences may be visible depending on the surface and lighting.

Response and replacement timing depend on location, access, film availability, damage, operating requirements and schedule. Lumen confirms timing after review.

No. Anti-graffiti film is positioned primarily as sacrificial surface protection. Safety/security systems address glass retention and require different project-specific review.

PROTECTING HIGH-EXPOSURE GLASS?

Let's Review the Surfaces, Exposure and Replacement Plan.

Share the property, affected surfaces, existing damage and photos. Lumen will review compatibility and contact you about the appropriate next step.