Removing Window Film From Glass

How to remove 3m window film step 1.

Removing window film from glass.

Tinting is the process of applying a thin film made of opaque colored plastic or. This do it yourself video demonstrates how to effectively remove window films like frosts and tints from window glass using simple tools and solutions. Removing static cling film. You may need to use a razor blade to get it started.

Using a clean towel rub the adhesive away using your hairdryer to soften it as needed. Use your blow dryer and spray bottle to continue spraying the film until it separates easily. Apply more cleaner and use a fresh blade or fine steel wool to remove the remaining glue. Fill a spray bottle with warm water and a squirt of any liquid soap such as hand soap or liquid dish soap.

Now your windows are ready for new film. Adhesive free static clings can usually be removed by simply picking at the film with your finger nail. Cut a plastic drop sheet or garbage bag to the size of the window using scissors. A razor knife or a thin blade can be used to lift the film off a new window.

Use a razor such as in a paint scraper made for cleaning windows or a straight edge razor held at an angle against the glass to scrape the film off. Lift the film at a corner with your fingernail or a straight edge razor. Once you ve removed all the film a good amount of adhesive will most likely be left on the windows. Tinting film can be removed with a properly sharpened razor blade.

Hold the hairdryer about two inches from the window and run it on high until the glue melts enough to pry the edge up with your fingernail. The best way to remove window film often depends on the type of window being treated. Then just pull and peel the film from the glass. Angle the dryer so it hits where the film and window meet slowly peeling as the glue softens.

Finally cover the window one more time with your cleaner and use a lint free towel to wipe the glass clean. With the hair dryer still heating the film pull it away from the glass surface. Removing tint film from a glass door removing tint film from a glass door. In many cases you can use an ammonia based cleaner to dissolve any remaining adhesive and gently pull the film off of the window.

Allow the soapy water to work into the film for eight.