NORTHGUARDWINDOW FILM(437) 217-3456 ↗A heavier sacrificial layer for glass that gets hit hard
A multi-ply film for exterior or interior glass that needs a thicker shield.
NorthGuard installs Madico Graffiti Free in its thicker multi-ply build on vandal-prone glass in Toronto and the GTA. The clear film shields the pane from scratches, paint and etching, and Madico says it can go on either surface of the glass.
On-site check and written quote · Mobile service across Toronto and the GTA
- Visible Light Transmitted
- 87%
- Film thickness
- 0.007 in
- Break strength
- 150 lbs per inch of width
Values as Madico publishes them. Full specifications and sources
The vandalism problem Graffiti Free 6mil answers
Madico Graffiti Free 6mil is for glass that gets scratched, etched or tagged. Glass in public restrooms, vending machines and storefronts is a target for scratching and tagging. Replacing a damaged pane takes the opening out of service. A film that takes the hit keeps the glass in place.
How Graffiti Free 6mil takes the damage instead of the glass
Graffiti Free 6mil is a 0.007 in multi-ply laminate with 150 lbs per inch break strength, a step up from the 100 lbs of the 4mil film. It passes 87% of visible light with 99% or more UV rejection. Madico says it can go on the exterior or interior surface of the glass and comes off without leaving a residue.
Where Graffiti Free 6mil fits best
NorthGuard suggests Madico Graffiti Free 6mil for jobs like these.
- Storefront windows that face foot traffic
- Public transportation glazing and shelters
- Restroom glass where scratching is the issue
- Elevator cabs and vending machine glass
What Graffiti Free 6mil will not do
Madico Graffiti Free 6mil has limits that NorthGuard states before any quote.
- The film is sacrificial: it is replaced once it is damaged, so it is a recurring layer, not a one-time fix.
- Visible light transmitted is 87%, a little lower than the thinner 4mil film, and glare reduction is only 3%.
- Total solar energy rejected is 19%, so heat control is minor; Madico lists a separate IR version for that job.
Get a Graffiti Free 6mil quote from NorthGuard
NorthGuard checks your glass on site, confirms that Graffiti Free 6mil suits it and sends a written quote.
Graffiti Free 6mil specifications from Madico
Madico publishes these values for Madico Graffiti Free 6mil, part Graffiti Free 600 PS SR.
| Property | Madico value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visible Light Transmitted | 87% | 1 |
| Visible Light Reflected External | 10% | 1 |
| Visible Light Reflected Internal | 10% | 1 |
| Glare Reduction | 3% | 1 |
| Total Solar Energy Transmitted | 76% | 1 |
| Total Solar Energy Reflected External | 9% | 1 |
| Total Solar Energy Absorbed | 15% | 1 |
| Shading Coefficient | 0.93 | 1 |
| Solar Heat Gain Coefficient | 0.81 | 1 |
| U Factor | 1.02 | 1 |
| UV Rejection | 99% or more | 1 |
| Emissivity | 0.84 | 1 |
| Light to Solar Gain | 1.07 | 1 |
| Total Solar Energy Rejected | 19% | 1 |
| IR Rejection | 29% | 1 |
| IR Energy Rejected | 22% | 1 |
| Film thickness | 0.007 in | 1 |
| Structural component | 0.006 in | 1 |
| Construction | Multi-Ply Laminate | 1 |
| Adhesive | Acrylic pressure sensitive | 1 |
| Tensile strength | 25,000 PSI average, MD and TD | 1 |
| Break strength | 150 lbs per inch of width | 1 |
| Peel strength | 3 to 4 lbs per inch | 1 |
| Mounting | Can be used on the exterior or interior surface of glass | 2 |
| Removal | Removable without leaving a residue | 2 |
- Madico PDF: Safety security film performance measurements
- Madico page: Graffiti free 600
- Madico page: Graffiti free
- Madico PDF: Graffiti free brochure
Values appear as Madico publishes them for Graffiti Free 6mil.
Graffiti Free 6mil questions and answers
NorthGuard answers these questions about Madico Graffiti Free 6mil with Madico's published data.
Can Graffiti Free 6mil go on the inside of the glass?
Madico says the film can be used on either the exterior or the interior surface of glass. Inside mounting suits damage that comes from the room side, such as scratching in a restroom.
How thick is Graffiti Free 6mil?
Madico's data sheet lists 0.007 in total with a 0.006 in structural component, built as a multi-ply laminate. The product name says 6mil while the sheet total reads 0.007 in. Break strength is 150 lbs per inch of width.
Does the film leave residue when it comes off?
Madico states the film is removable without leaving a residue on the glass. Peel strength is listed at 3 to 4 lbs per inch.
Does Graffiti Free 6mil hold glass together?
Madico describes the Graffiti Free line as retaining broken glass fragments. Treat that as damage control, not break-in protection, since Madico sells the film to take scratches, paint and etching in place of the glass.
Madico Graffiti Free 6mil for Toronto street-level glass
NorthGuard installs Madico Graffiti Free 6mil on Toronto shopfronts and transit-facing glass that gets scratched or tagged. NorthGuard checks how the glass is exposed to the street and plans the film so it can be peeled and replaced.
NorthGuard comes to you in Greektown, Kensington Market, Leslieville and Roncesvalles: neighbourhoods known for main-street shopfronts with street-level glass. Mobile service covers the rest of Toronto and the GTA, with no showroom.
Madico Nova 70, our premium option
Madico Nova 70 is our premium option for sun and heat, a different job from Graffiti Free 6mil: Madico lists Nova 70 at 68% visible light transmitted, with 46% of total solar energy rejected.
The Nova promotion (ends December 31, 2026): 30% off supplied and installed, from 50 sq ft of glass.
See Nova 70, our premium optionMore frost, decorative and specialty films from NorthGuard
NorthGuard also installs the other films in this Madico range, and each one has its own page.
Madico is a trademark of Madico, Inc. Warranty details on request. NorthGuard buys Madico film as a customer and is not a Madico dealer.