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Josh,

I feel your pain! I too am working with this stuff, I am on my second roll now. Some boards
turn out perfect, others, not so good.

I have not found a reliable method of applying the film without bubbles. I am using a
laminator with two heat settings, same results on both settings. I have not yet tried running
the board through the laminator BEFORE it heats up though. I suspect this may help in
getting the bubbles out before the bonding occurs.

If I don't get this worked out soon, I am going to abandon the film and just buy pre-coated
boards. In the end, it is probably going to be cheaper provided you get better and more
consistent results.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Chris