How to remove film from plastic windows?

In the process of repairing an apartment or house, everyone is trying to install practical, convenient, sealed and durable plastic windows. But in order for them to properly perform their functions and look beautiful, you need to know when and how to remove the film from plastic windows. You can check this information with the manufacturer or choose the method that suits you from this article.

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When and why to remove a film from a window?

The first rule of how to remove the film from plastic windows - this must be done immediately after installation. The reasons for this are 3:

1. With long-term preservation of the film on the surface of profiles and ebbs, it can “dry out”. Then you have to solve the problem of how to remove the old film from plastic windows, and it will be much more difficult to do this.
2. When exposed to moisture and UV rays, the adhesive can change its properties. As a result, you can easily remove the protective coating itself, but there will be difficulties in removing the remnants of the glue itself.
3. The protective coating will attract more dust and dirt and this way you will only achieve that the windows will become ugly and dirty very soon, and when the film is removed, the frozen and crumpled dust will remain on the profile itself and the windows, sticking to the fixing solution.

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How to remove the protective coating from the profile and low tide?

There are 2 ways to resolve the issue:

• the use of improvised tools for mechanical removal;
• the use of special solvents that will affect not only the sheet itself, but also the glue.

Important! If you remove the protective coating immediately, then one of the methods is sufficient if the correct actions are taken. If you missed this stage and now decide how to remove the old film from plastic windows, you will have to look for a combination of effective tools.

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Removal by mechanical means

To remove the protection without using solvents, arm yourself with any tool from this list:

• ceramic scraper;
• relatively sharp knife;
• building hair dryer.

Use the first 2 tools in this way:

1. Pull the edges of the film from the comfortable side.
2. Gradually peel off the pieces.

If you decide to remove the film from the plastic windows with a building hairdryer, proceed as follows:

1. Turn on the power tool and direct the jet at a temperature of up to 40 degrees to the protective coating.
2. Gradually warm it in strips and remove.

Important! Wipe at the end of the surface of the profile or ebb with a soap solution. It is convenient to do this with a regular kitchen sponge. If you do not want to bother with water and a rag, rub the entire surface with a stationery eraser. He also perfectly removes glue.

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Solvent Removal

To remove the film with solvents, use the following products:

• P-12;
• Shumanit;
• White Spirit;
• RP-6;
• Cosmofen;
• VD-40.

Important! Determine which means to take, based on how long the protection has remained on the window, what you have available or how much you are willing to spend time and money on removing this protective layer. All of these tools are effective, but have different exposure durations and time limits for use. The last factor depends on how corrosive chemicals are in the composition and how much they can destroy the plastic itself.

The method of application is the same:

1. Apply a small amount to the coating with a sponge or spray.
2. Leave for 5-10 minutes for exposure.
3. Wipe the surface with a clean cloth while removing the protective coating in pieces.

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Helpful hints:

1. Be sure to wash the windows after removing the protective layer from them.
2. Use dishwashing detergent or soapy water and clean sponges, rags.
3. Wipe the surface dry so that no ugly dried drops remain.

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Now you know how to remove the film from plastic windows and you will probably be able to cope with this task yourself. The only situation when this is not worth doing is that such a service is included in the cost of installation work. Then just relax while the professionals complete the entire process of installing new windows and accept the result of their work.