For the top layer, use soap and water to activate the adhesive. Use a squeegy to remove the bubbles.
Tack the front edges by using an iron. So you don't have to poke holes to get those air bubbles out.

As i said, Tower's you can just use your finger to rub it on. Just use low heat for the front edges.
A dab of CA ..if your at the field.lol

The lower temperature or NeON film , the color will seperate from the clear film more.

example; you can peel the Monocoat off of the balsa and reuse it, if you goof. It might even lift the balsa with it.lol

On lower temp...such as tower...the color/paint will seperate from the film (mostly from where you use the iron)
The color sticks to wood.