Little tricks on how to remove the protective film from plastic windows
The film on window structures protects surfaces from damage during transportation and installation.
But what to do when the window has already been installed and the protective layer cannot be removed?
There are enough ways to remove the protective film (including old and dried, as well as sunscreen) quickly and without damaging plastic frames and glass.
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Mechanical methods
The main principle of removing the film from the window is not to disturb the gloss of the metal-plastic surfaces. Therefore, mechanical cleaning is carried out very carefully, slowly.
Scraper
A plastic scraper with a very thin and sharp blade, a comfortable rubber handle will help to remove the protective layer from the frame of the reinforced-plastic window.
This little tool is easy to find on hardware store shelves.... It is easy and convenient to work with it.
Pry the edge of the protective layer with a scraper, then gently pulling it off, peel off the film from the window.
Hard brush
Active friction with a hard, non-metallic brush will help to quickly remove protection from a reinforced plastic window. As an option, instead of a brush, you can use a dish sponge (her rough side).
Improvised means
Everyone in the house has a lot of handy tools that can be used to clean plastic windows from the film.
Vegetable oil
To clean the plastic window it is enough to grease the protective coating with vegetable oil liberally, leave for 5-10 minutesand then remove with a sponge or brush.
Industrial alcohol
Denatured alcohol, it is also technical alcohol (sold in any hardware store) will facilitate the process of removing the protective film from metal-plastic frames
Mode of application: alcohol is poured into a spray bottle and sprayed over the window... After five minutes, the protective layer is pry off with a knife and easily peeled off the surface.
Remaining adhesive tape can be removed with a sponge and solvent.
Newspaper and soap solution
Newspapers and soap will help you remove window protection quickly, simply and with minimal financial costs.
It's simple:
- dissolve 2 tbsp in 1 liter of warm water.liquid soap (dishwashing detergents, washing gel);
- soap solution is poured into a spray bottle;
- newspapers are placed on a film and moistened abundantly with soapy water (the paper should stick to the window);
- after sixty minutes the dried-up newspaper can be easily removed along with the protective layer.
A damp, soft sponge or cloth will help remove the remaining soap solution.
Special formulations
In case the improvised folk methods of removing the film from the window were powerless, professional funds will come to the rescue.
TOP-3 of the most effective and popular special formulations are presented below:
Hg sticker remover
The Hg Sticker remover can easily remove the film on a plastic window.
Average cost - 480 rubles. (capacity 300 ml). Find reviews here.
Cosmofen
Low-dissolving cleaner Cosmofen is an excellent tool for removing films from windows. Liquid composition with a minimum solvent content without a trace will clean plastic surfaces not only from the protective layer, but also from traces of stickers, various markings and dirt.
German quality is confirmed by appropriate certificates. Method of application: the cleaner is applied to a napkin, which is used to wipe the film on the window. After two to three minutes, the protective layer is removed easily, without residue.
Average cost - 330 rubles. (1 l iron can).
Glutoclean Sticker Remover
Glutoclean Sticker Remover - High Performance, very carefully removes the film from the surface of the metal-plastic window structure. The method of application is simple: a cloth thoroughly impregnated with Glutoclean is used to wipe the film.
The average cost is 880 rubles. (capacity 500 ml).
Before applying any special product, it is necessary to carefully study the manufacturer's instructions, as well as to test the composition on an inconspicuous area of the plastic window.
Removal by heating
Under the influence of high temperatures, the adhesive from the film dissolves and very easily peels off the plastic surface.
Algorithm of actions:
- A hot stream of air from a household or building hair dryer is directed to the area of the window covered with a film.
- After two to three minutes, when the film is soft, you can gently pull on the edge and remove it from the window. If the area covered by the protection is very large, the removal process is carried out in stages, heating small areas.
- Remains of glue can be easily removed with a paper towel.
Instead of a hair dryer, you can use a building steam generator.
How do I clean the sun protection sticker from the glass?
It is difficult to quickly remove the sun protection film from the glass... The thing is that the reflective surface contains aluminum particles, which, when heated, firmly adhere to the glass surface.
There are several ways to solve the problem:
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Steaming. The protective film is carefully treated with a jet of hot steam. Under the influence of high temperatures, the glue softens, and the film easily leaves the glass surface.Warming up with a steamer can last no longer than five minutes. Otherwise, there are great risks that the glass will burst.
- Stationery knife... The corner of the sun-protection film is pry up and pulled towards itself. With a thin, very sharp blade of a clerical knife, the areas of the protective layer adhering to the window are cut off. So, step by step, pulling and cutting the film, it can be removed from the plastic window.
- Chemicals... Only acidic cleaners (acid dissolves aluminum) can quickly remove sunscreen film from glass. Before starting cleaning, the window sill and plastic frames are carefully covered with polyethylene. The chemical agent is applied to the film, wait a few minutes, and then remove it with a damp sponge.
Protect your hands with rubber gloves when working with chemical cleaners. Upon contact with the skin, the chemical composition is immediately washed off with a strong pressure of water.
Advice
Several recommendations of experienced housewives and specialists of cleaning companies will help speed up the process of cleaning a plastic window.
So, small pieces of film left on the surface of the frames after cleaning will help remove the tape... To do this, it is glued to a section of the frame or glass with a film, smoothed well, and then abruptly torn off.
Do not peel off the film from the window using dry abrasive powders, sharp objects (for example, a knife). The result of such actions is scratches on the frame and glass, which cannot be eliminated.
You will find a lot of important and useful information about fast and effective window cleaning in this section.
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Conclusion
A variety of means and methods for removing film from a plastic window allow you to clean it quickly and efficiently. The main thing is to start the process quickly, without waiting for the protection to finally adhere to the surface of the frame or glass.
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