Frosted Window Film

[Suze012]

Any Ideas?

Whats the best way to get Frosted window film off a window. Parts of it have started to bubble and flake and im wanting to replace it. Quicker the better as its a toilet door!

Thanks

 

[breezer]

paint scraper?

one of them ones that hold a utility knife blade

also you may want to gently heat the film with a hair dryer

 

[Suze012]

Thanks

Will give it a go, although I don't want to mark the glass.

 

[sm1thson]

as above and then i would use isopropanol. my favorite source is brake cleaner as it comes in a spray can which is very usefull (Im not sure what else is in there but it smells like iso?) this will remove sticky stuff well (but see how you get on with the blade as described above).

note that it is highly flamable so i wouldnt use it in conjunction with the hair dryer!! leave the window open for ventallation -it does evaporate extremely quickly (one of the reasons its so handy).

 

[simon_d]

wallpaper stripper to soften it?

 

[sm1thson]

wallpaper stripper to soften it?

could that crack the glass? -i dont know but would be cautious

 

[visionwindowfilms]

As mentioned before the best way to remove film is with a steamer, by concentrating the heat and then removing slowly you can usually get all the film off with the adhesive if not you can yank the film off and then use a glass scraper to remove the adhesive. Wet the window first with a spray of water with a few drops of washing up liquid and use a good quality scraper blade - this will make sure the blade runs smooth and doesn't scratch the window. We have a range of scrapers for removing window film on - - - - - - - - -- - .

Good luck and all the best