How to remove the film from plastic windows if it cannot be removed? How to remove the protective film from plastic windows How to remove the film from the window frame.
It is advisable to perform some work immediately so that there will be no problems in the future. For example, removal from plastic windows the protective film is often delayed, or for some reason is not produced at all. Later, under the influence of the sun, it bursts, cracks, takes on an unpleasant appearance, and the frame burns out in pieces, but such problems could have been avoided.
We will not beat around the bush, but will immediately tell you how to remove the film from plastic windows, even the one that has already been hanging for a long time.
Newly mounted plastic windows
Follow the instructions
When installing PVC windows, the craftsmen do not immediately remove the protective film from the windows. They carry out work according to the instructions, and it is clearly stated that the film must be removed within 10 days after the installation of the window structure. Thus, they completely entrust the work of removing the window protection to the owners. If you do not want to put up with this, invite the installers to finish the work to the end.
The protective film consists of two layers, on the first, decorative, usually the manufacturer's advertising is applied, and the second, has an adhesive base that reliably attaches it to the window surface. Being in a closed position, under the influence of sunlight and heat, the adhesive composition thickens more and more, firmly sticking to the window frame.
Delete upper layer after a couple of months it will still be easy, but by this time the inner will already stick quite tightly. That is why old film will be extremely difficult to tear off completely. You will have to use a large arsenal of tools and tools to clear the window from the remnants of the former protection.
You often have to face such a problem on windows.
Instruments
So, let's look at how to remove the protective film from plastic windows, if the time for these works was lost, and the materials have almost grown together.
The easiest way to remove the film from the window involves precise and careful work, which will take a lot of time and effort. Arm yourself with a sharp knife or blade, which will be convenient for picking up thin material, and gradually, piece by piece, tear it away from the window. After the protective material is removed, it will be necessary to wash the window frame from the remaining glue. This can be done with a regular dishwashing sponge and detergent.
If you don't feel like messing around with sticky glue on pVC frame windows, you can quickly erase it with an eraser. Again, it will take a long enough time to process the entire frame. However, we note that not everywhere there will be grandiose remnants of glue, somewhere it will be removed along with the film.
If you think that protective covering not too much stuck to the frame, you can try to remove it with a construction hair dryer. The heated adhesive will soften and make the film easier to work with. Use a rag and a hard scraper, and gradually separate old film from the frame of your PVC window. You are unlikely to succeed quickly, but in terms of quality, you will definitely be successful.
Even the timely removal of material promises some difficulties.
Many housewives do an excellent job of removing protective coatings from frames with steam cleaners and steam generators. This method is extremely simple and effective: the steam heats and softens the film, makes it elastic, after which it can be easily removed. Note that it is necessary to warm up the frame properly with steam, and do not pull strongly on the hooked end.
If you are dealing with ceramics and you have a scraper for glass-ceramic plates in your house, then it is quite possible to use it. It will help to carefully and quickly scrape off all layers of unnecessary material. You can try to clean the remaining glue with a detergent, while rubbing the frame with a strong bristle brush.
Of all the solvents, white spirit has proven to be the most effective for removing the protective coating from the frame.
It is convenient to pry off the film with a sharp knife, and then remove the glue with a rag soaked in white spirit. If you can't wipe off the glue right away, you can soak it in a solvent for a couple of minutes, after which it will definitely be removed. It is also worth noting here that among all the solvents, this one smells the least.
Using a scraper to work with windows
The scattered remains of the protective coating can be removed with ordinary tape. To do this, wash the frame with detergent composition, dry. Then stick a transparent adhesive tape on it, smooth it over the entire surface, and then gently peel it off. Many unwanted elements will be removed with scotch tape.
You can buy plastic cleaning compounds at hardware stores. It is better not to use these tools, or use them in extreme cases, because they can damage the frame of your PVC window.
Removing the sunscreen
Many people are interested in whether it is possible to remove the sun-protection film from the glass, to which it has become quite attached over the summer. Of course it is possible, but since this coating is made of a special material of lavsan, solvents will not help us, we will have to use physical force.
Note that the instructions for use of sunscreen films usually do not contain any information on how to remove it. Manufacturers seem to believe that it is installed on the glass forever. We will not argue with them, but we will use available means to remove it.
To work you need a sharp knife, it is best to take a stationery option, as well as a dishwashing gel. With the help of the gel, we will need to make a soapy solution, which we will gradually apply to the glass surface. Then we can easily pick up the soggy film and remove it with the sharp tip of a knife.
Cleaning glasses from additional reflective elements
The process of removing the sunscreen coating from the glass is very, very laborious, but if everything is done according to the instructions, the surface will be perfectly clean.
It is best to carry out such work on a sunny day, when the heated glass surface softens the glue. This makes the shiny protective coating easier to remove. If the weather is bad, you can heat the glass with a building hair dryer or steam generator, but this must be done carefully.
In conclusion, I would like to note that when installing plastic windows, remove the protective film within 10 days, or ask the installer to do it right away. Otherwise, you run the risk of providing yourself with long, tedious and uninteresting work with windows in the future.
Hot summer days have passed ... mirror shine the window of your room began to bring trouble instead of refreshing coolness? Have you dropped your favorite ficus leaves? Did your favorite canary just start to wake up at lunchtime and twitter? And all because there was not enough light in the house! A miracle of technology - the thinnest sun-protection film that saved you from the oppressive heat in the summer, with the arrival of autumn, began to show its negative properties.
Light transmission through the plastic window has decreased by 20-30%. It's time to think about how to remove the film from plastic windows without compromising PVC profile and at the same time, do not scratch the glass ...
Methods for removing the light protective film
The negative qualities of sunscreen films begin to manifest themselves in the autumn winter period... And they are connected with the fact that the light transmission coefficient of these films is 90% - 5%. Manufacturers recommend removing the film from the plastic window for the winter. And they do this not to increase sales, but to prevent criticism from consumers who, when buying and sticking a reflective film, inattentively read the instructions.
The overwhelming majority of sunscreen (mirror) films are currently glued to a plastic window in a "wet" way - using a soap solution. But the composition of the glue - in most cases, remains a trade secret of the manufacturer.
We can only state that any reputable manufacturer strives to ensure that the glue is of high quality and resistant to UV rays, precipitation, temperature extremes and mechanical stress.
It is these properties of the glue that create insurmountable obstacles for some home craftsmen who have successfully coped with the problem of high-quality gluing of the film, when the time comes to get rid of it.
Of all the methods invented, with the exception of contacting the manufacturer with the question: which solvent to use for the sun protection film what to take it off?
And this information is usually placed on the packaging of the film of reputable and proven companies from the Netherlands, Germany or France.
90% + of the products of firms in the region South-East Asia, either do not indicate the brand of the solvent at all, or place this information encrypted, in hieroglyphs that do not lend themselves to the Russian mind, in the list of technical characteristics.
Craftsmen have come up with 3 main ways to remove a film:
- soaking;
- warming up;
- use of solvents.
Soak off reflective films
If the film is glued to the glass of the plastic window using aqueous solution with the addition of surfactants (surfactants), it is logical to assume that the glue used by the manufacturer is water-soluble.
The simplest will be old method soaking.
To do this, you need:
- cotton or semi-synthetic fabric, which fully matches the size window glass;
- spray;
- foam paint roller;
- a basin for a solution with a surfactant;
- construction scraper with replaceable blades;
- plastic or rubber spatula.
Step 1
During the summer, the film has time to dry out, and the polymer structure becomes brittle. It needs to be thoroughly soaked in water to remove. Cut out a piece of canvas 10-20 mm larger in length / width than the dimensions of the plastic window glass, so that it folds slightly onto the PVC profile of the window frames. Soak it in the surfactant solution. For this you can use any detergent, but best of all - dishwashing detergent - "Fairy", "Sort", "Dosia", "Drop", etc. or window cleaner.
Step 2
Moisten the surface of the film with a surfactant solution from a spray bottle and stick a wet cloth onto it. Use a spray bottle to moisten the cloth periodically to keep it constantly damp. Do not hurry! The longer the film is soaked on the plastic window, the easier it will be to remove it from the glass. The minimum exposure is 1 hour.
Step 3
Use your fingernail or a sharp object (toothpick, plastic spatula) to pick up the film at the upper corner of the window and try to separate it from the glass by 10-20 mm. After that, moisten the separated area from the spray bottle, so that the solution gets between the adhesive surface of the film and the glass. Leave it on for 5-10 minutes.
Step 4
It is better to perform it with an assistant. Grab the unsticked corner with your fingers and very slowly and smoothly, without sudden efforts, pull it towards you. If the film begins to peel off, you can clean the glass without any problems. You will be successful!
Using a hard rubber (plastic) spatula, hold the corner of the film with your fingers with your other hand, peel off a narrow strip along the entire upper edge of the window and moisten it again from the spray bottle.
Step 5
All further work will consist in the fact that you will smoothly and evenly pull the film towards yourself, trying to prevent it from tearing, and the assistant will moisten the glass surface at this time, so that the soap solution gets between the film and the glass.
The main thing is not to rush. Post-wetting intervals should be 5-10 minutes.
Step 6
If pieces of film that have not come off remain on the window, they are abundantly moistened and removed using a construction (office) scraper with replaceable blades. After completely removing the film, the window is washed with a solution of window cleaner. You can add a few drops of ammonia solution to it ( ammonia) to make the glass shine.
Removing with a hair dryer
All polymer coatings sensitive to temperature rise. When heated, they become more plastic and much easier to bend or separate from each other. Reflective films are made from heat-resistant polymers. In order to prevent them from spontaneously peeling off during active heating on the Sun. Therefore, the temperature of their heating should be high enough - 50-100 ° С.
A regular household hair dryer will not work for this (the overheating protection relay will activate).
To clean the window, you must use a building hair dryer. The technology for separating the film does not differ significantly from that when using a soap solution.
Step 1
Warm up the entire surface of the window with the glued film evenly, keeping the hair dryer at a distance of 100-150 mm from the surface. Do not hold the hair dryer in one area. The glass may break due to overheating.
Step 2
Point the hair dryer on the corner of the film at the top of the window for 2-5 seconds.
Pick up the softened film with a spatula and separate from the glass.
Step 3
Need help from an assistant. Evenly, holding the hair dryer 50-100 mm from the glass, run it along the film in a horizontal plane. At the same time, the assistant must keep the film taut, separating (pasting) from the glass.
The main thing is not to overheat the film and glass, the film may begin to deform and be pulled by threads, and the glass may burst due to the high temperature.
Step 4
After removing the film, wash the glass.
Removal with solvents
All polymer films, including reflective films, are sensitive to nitro solvents. Therefore, to remove them, in no case should you use liquids containing acetone or similar chemicals in their composition. Otherwise, you risk dissolving polymer base, turning it into a viscous mass, leaving glue on the glass.
As solvents for the glue, you must use either the solvent recommended by the manufacturer, or choose it. empiricallyafter a series of tests.
For samples, use pieces of film left over from the repair, or peel off the corner of the film on the window glass using one of the methods described above.
Important to remember! Working with solvents requires the mandatory use of respiratory protection - a protective respirator with cartridges for working with chemicals, or a gas mask.
Remove all plants, pets from the room (especially cold-blooded ones - fish, amphibians, reptiles)! Work in the absence of children!
Windows must be open during work!
The most suitable for removing the film are solvents based on oil distillation products - gasoline, naphtha, solvents:
- nephras C2;
- Z-646;
- toluene;
- ethyl gasoline;
- orthoxynol;
- solvent, etc.
Or alcohol-based - isopropyl, formic alcohol, formaldehyde, etc.
All of these solvents are toxic!
After peeling off a corner of the film, use a pipette to apply a few drops of solvent between the film and the glass. If the solvent is effective, a rainbow spot should form between the film and the glass, and the film should separate from the glass without any effort.
Apply the solvent between the film and the glass using a pipette. Exposure between solvent application and film separation time is 1-3 minutes.
The process can be controlled visually, by the formation of an iridescent layer between the film and the glass.
Before starting work on the inner surface of the PVC profile, determine the resistance of the PVC window profile to the selected solvent. To do this, soak a piece of cotton wool in a solvent and attach it to the PVC profile. If after that, cotton wool fibers remain on the window profile, you cannot use such a solvent!
Apply the solvent especially carefully to the edges of the film. He shouldn't get on rubber seals windows, otherwise they will melt! Wipe off any solvent on the rubber immediately with a dry cloth.
You can work only with rubber gloves resistant to gasoline!
Instead of a conclusion
These are not tricky, time-tested, but very unreliable ways to remove reflective film from the glass of a plastic window. All of them require time and painstaking, unhurried work.
To remove the protective film from plastic windows at home, you can use a solvent, scraper, hairdryer, and other tools. You can also solve the problem with soap, window cleaner, brush, denatured alcohol. Further, the structure must be cleaned of the remnants of the adhesive base and protective film. In this case, a screed, sponge, crumpled paper and special tool for glasses.
Film removal methods
According to the rules, the protective film from PVC windows must be removed within 10 days, because after a year it will be quite problematic to do this. The film is very thin and delicate, under the influence of sunlight and high temperature, it breaks down and, as a result, dries up. To prevent the glue from drying out, you must use the following tools:
- 1. Blade, knife or scraper. When using sharp objects, it is important not to damage the surface. Gently pry off the edge of the film with a scraper or blade, then peel off the rest of the film with your hands. After it was possible to peel off the protection from the window sill or plastic window, traces of the adhesive may remain on the surface. You can get rid of them with a cleaning gel (Cif, for example) and a dishwashing sponge. No force is required when removing the adhesive, otherwise there is a risk of damage to the surfaces.
- 2. Building hair dryer. A jet of hot air should be directed directly to the frame, and not to the glass unit, because cracks may appear on it. Under the influence of heat, the adhesive composition will become softer, this will significantly simplify the cleaning of the glass from the film. Likewise, you can use a conventional hair dryer or steam generator.
- 3. White alcohol or other solvent. Before using any of these tools, it is worth checking the effect of the composition on an inconspicuous area of \u200b\u200bthe window, sill. If the plastic is not damaged, then you can start removing the protection. How to use: gently pry the edge of the film with a scraper or other sharp object, then apply the agent between the plastic and the film. So gradually clean the entire surface.
- 4. Cosmophen. It is a special solvent for removing protection from PVC windows. There are 3 types, which differ in the degree of impact: No. 5, No. 10, No. 20. With careless use, you can dissolve not only the film, but also the plastic. Therefore, it is recommended to use the least aggressive composition at number five.
- 5. Means for removing paint RP6. To get rid of the old dried film, it is necessary to apply this product on it in a thick layer. After 10-12 minutes, the surface will begin to swell. Wear gloves and safety glasses to remove the film. A soapy water solution will help remove glue and product residues.
- 6. Soap solution and stiff brush. This method is effective if the window is on the shadow side. Adhesive composition does not heat up much, respectively, its adhesion to plastic is weak. For this you need to hot water (1 liter is enough) dissolve 2 tablespoons of shavings laundry soap... After wetting the brush in this product, try to wipe off the remnants of the film.
- 7. Denatured alcohol. Pour denatured alcohol into a spray bottle, spray evenly on the surface on which the protection has dried. After 5 minutes, you can pry off the edge of the film and remove it by hand. When performing these manipulations, be sure to wear latex gloves to protect hands.
If the film does not come off, the problem can be solved with a chemical detergent (Shumanit). To clean the surface of the protection, you must follow the instructions on the package. If after removing the main part there are small "islands" left, then you can rub them with a regular eraser.
Cleaning windows from film residues
After you managed to peel off the film at home, the glass unit needs to be washed.
There are several ways and means:
- 1. Paper, rags and window cleaner with spray. First, you need to process with a damp cloth to remove the remnants of the compounds, glue and pieces of film. After that, spray the windows with a spray and wipe them first with a dry cloth, then with paper (you can use napkins).
- 2. Sponge and screed. This option is ideal for those cases when it is necessary to reach the windows. In this case, it is required to use a tie with a handle, the length of which should be within 25-30 cm. The cleaning itself is performed as follows: first of all, you need to prepare a washing solution - 2 drops of the product per 2 liters of warm water. Wet the sponge in the solution and squeeze it well so that excess liquid does not drain onto the windowsill. You need to wash in a circular motion, giving special attention the places where the protective film was removed and the adhesive base remained. Then fill the container with a clean warm water, wet the screed in it and run it along the entire length of the surface. After clean windows wipe with a dry cloth in horizontal movements from left to right. At the end of these manipulations, remove the water from the windowsill.
- 3. Concentrated soap solution. To clean the surface from the remnants of the film and glue, you first need to prepare a solution from shavings of laundry soap, then wet a rag in it and wipe the windows. When soapy crust appears, remove it with mint toilet paper or a newspaper. To avoid streaks, use a window cleaner with a spray (Clean, Cinderella and others).
A protective film on the frames of metal-plastic windows is necessary to protect against dust, dirt and scratches that form during transportation and installation. Manufacturers indicate that after the installation of the structure, it should be removed immediately without delaying it, especially in the summer. Why you need to hurry and how to remove the film - we'll talk in this article.
So, remember that it is necessary to remove the protective film from the frame in a timely manner, namely, immediately after installing the windows or in the next 10 days. If the film remains on the frames for one or two months, then you can easily cope with it. But if this period increases to 3 or more months, you will have to sweat and take a lot of effort to get rid of it, as it sticks tightly. It is worth removing not only the film from the PVC profile, but also the one that is located on the ebb and the windowsill.Factors enhancing the adhesion of the film:
- The action of ultraviolet radiation. This takes into account on which side of the house the windows are located. The film on the shadow side can be easily removed even after a few months. On the sunny day, it's hard to tear it off in a couple of days.
- The quality of the adhesive. Films glued with poor glue are more difficult to remove. This very often happens when installing inexpensive metal-plastic windows.
- Heat. When installing windows in summer, the film dries very quickly, eating into the frame, in winter this process takes place later.
- Pour denatured alcohol into a spray bottle. Take an ordinary container for indoor plants... Spray the compound onto the frame metal-plastic window, wait for a while - as a rule, a few minutes is enough, prying the edge, gently pull off the film.
- According to numerous reviews, the Shumanit remedy, which is produced by the Israeli manufacturer Buggy, has a miraculous effect. However, it is very strong and it is worthwhile to proceed with extreme caution.
- Also, white spirit will help you in this difficult task. However, remember that it is not applied on top of the film, but in the space formed between it and the plastic. To do this, pry off the protective film with a cutting object and pour the substance into it. After a while, the film can be easily peeled off.
All these methods will make it possible to remove not only the film from the profile, but also the stickers located on the glass units, since the same glue is usually used in these cases. But it is better to remove the film in time. And if there is still work to be done and you are afraid of getting the frame dirty, cover it with masking tape.
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Owners of plastic windows often do not know how to clean the plastic window film. Indeed, this is not a simple matter. The film leaves poorly, traces of glue remain on the frame, and many owners are afraid to use more "radical" measures (solvents, scrapers). It is important to get rid of traces of the film and preserve aesthetic appearance frames.
There are some simple secrets on how to safely and effectively get rid of the protective shell on plastic windows.
The price of tools and materials for removing the film is low. However, it is better to peel off the protective tape from the window frames immediately after installing the insulating glass units than to spend a lot of time on it in the future.
The fact is that the protective shell consists of two layers. The bottom layer with glue is thinner. Under the influence of sunlight and heat, the layer dissolves and is absorbed into the plastic. That is why simply peeling the film from top to bottom is not successful. The top layer will remain in your hands, and the glue will still adhere to the frame.
Take off quickly protective film after a long time after installing windows it will not work. Most likely, the whole process will take several hours. The shell can be removed by physical or chemical action. In most cases, both the first and second method should be applied.
Mechanical
Many newcomers are interested in how to clean plastic windows from the film. Often builders, after installing windows, break the rules and do not remove the protective tape immediately. The house can stand for several years until it is fully completed. During this time, the tape will "tightly" stick to the frames. In this case, it is better to resort to the mechanical method.
Using various tools, you can pick up the film and remove it from the surface. This will most likely leave an adhesive layer on the frame. It can also be removed with tools without resorting to a chemical method.
For information on how to remove the protective cover with tools, see the table.
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Household or construction hair dryer | 1. warm up the industrial hair dryer (the household hair dryer must be turned on at maximum power); 2. gently, without touching the glass unit, heat the film with a stream of hot air; 3. Helping yourself with a stationery knife or scraper, remove the protective tape; 4. Remove the remaining glue with a solvent. |
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Scraper for hobs and glass ceramic hobs | 1. hook up the edge of the protective shell; 2. Gently guiding the scraper forward, gradually remove all protective tape; 3. Treat the remaining glue with a chemical agent. |
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1.Cut the film and pick it up with a stationery knife; 2. slowly, without making any sudden movements, pull the protective shell towards yourself with your hands; 3. Using a knife, completely peel off the protective tape; 4. wash off the remaining traces with a sponge and detergent. |
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1.remove the protective shell by hand (as it turns out); 2. "erase" the remaining traces of glue with an eraser; 3. Wash the frame with soapy water. |
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Brush and soap solution | As with the eraser, if glue remains on the surface of the frame, it can be washed off with a stiff brush and soap. |
The most effective is an industrial hair dryer. The hot air stream melts the adhesive layer, therefore, the efficiency of complete removal of the film without further surface treatment is increased. It should be noted that a household hair dryer is not well suited for this task. The power of a household hair dryer is not enough, so you will have to additionally “fight” with the adhesive layer.
Advice! If you are not confident in your abilities, then you should use the services of a cleaning company. Specialists will remove the protective tape without damaging the frame and glass unit.
Chemical
It is possible to wash the film from plastic windows using chemicals. It is not recommended to use aggressive solvents, including alcohols, as these can deform the plastic frame. In particular, denatured alcohol, White Spirit, RP-6 and Cosmophen will help get rid of the glue.
It should be remembered that when working even with weak solvents, it is worth observing safety rules. Work should be carried out in a ventilated area or in a respirator. It is better to wipe off traces of glue with rags soaked in the substance with gloves.
Features of use chemicals on plastic windows are presented in the table.
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Denatured alcohol or industrial alcohol must be poured into a small spray bottle and spray evenly over the protective tape on the frame. After about 2 minutes, pick up the edge of the film with a utility knife and pull slowly. In this case, traces of glue may remain on the plastic, which can be easily removed with acrylic solvent or "White Spirit". | |
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"Cosmofen" ("COSMOFEN") - a series of cleaners with a dissolving or non-dissolving effect, designed specifically for PVC windows. Cosmofen-10 is suitable for cleaning the film. It is a slightly dissolving cleaner that will help remove glue from plastic framewhile maintaining its integrity. It is enough to wipe problem areas a cloth soaked in the product. It is recommended to use Cosmofen in combination with a hairdryer. | |
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RP-6 | RP-6 is used to remove old paint from different surfaces... The mixture is also suitable for getting rid of the protective shell on PVC. To work with RP-6, you must wear glasses and gloves. RP-6 is applied in a thick layer to the surface to be treated and left for 10 minutes. During this time, the film will rise and begin to lag behind the frame. All that remains is to remove the protective tape and treat the remains with a mild solvent. |
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"White Spirit" is a versatile product for removing difficult stains. This is a rather weak solvent, so it must be applied not on top of the film, but on the adhesive layer. To do this, it is enough to pick up the upper edge of the protective layer, pull it a little and pour the agent into the formed free gap. After a few minutes, you can freely peel off the film. If the film is long, then the procedure must be repeated until the White Spirit gradually dissolves the entire adhesive layer. |
Advice! To remove glue from plastic, the universal tool Shumanit is also suitable. However, it is worth remembering that it contains caustic substances that can damage the PVC profile. Therefore, apply the product to the sticky surface of the frame and wipe it off immediately with the adhesive.
We clean the glass
Many owners of plastic windows are also interested in how to clean the window from the mirror film. Special sun protection is available at hardware stores. Residents of houses living on the sunny side buy film for the summer. However, with the onset of cloudy days, it turns out that protective layer not so easy.
The problem is the same as with the protective tape on the frames. Although mirror film does not have an adhesive layer and is glued with water; under the influence of ultraviolet rays, it practically eats into a glass unit. It can be very difficult to peel off such protection.
Advice! To solar protection for windows it was removed easily, do not delay its removal. If the windows face south and the sun shines from April to October, then it is easier to leave the film or initially refuse to use it and hang blinds.
Simple methods for cleaning windows with sunscreen:
- Using denatured alcohol and a spray bottle, similar to removing the film from the frame, you can get rid of the sunscreen layer on the glass unit. Denatured alcohol is sprayed onto the window surface and kept for several minutes. Then, with the help of a clerical knife, pry off the edge of the shell and gradually remove the entire layer with your hands. Better to start at the top.
- Using a steam generator, you can melt the surface of the sun protection layer, and then remove it by picking it up with a knife. This method is well suited for stubborn films that are difficult to pick up.
- Clean the glass unit with a sponge with "Shumanit". It is a powerful tool that must be handled with gloves. You should also avoid contact of the product with the plastic parts of the window.
Sometimes it is not enough to pull off the film from the glass unit. Often, mirror, “silver” traces from the film remain on the window surface. Do not take on the solvent: lavsan - the material from which the protection is made - does not come into contact with solvents. It's much easier. It is enough to wash the window hot water with soap, and rub the “silver” spots with a hard metal sponge. There is no need to fear for scratches on the window: the glass unit will withstand such cleaning and will become as good as new.
The video in this article will clearly demonstrate how to remove protective and sunscreens from plastic windows.
The film on the windows is not global problem, which will definitely find its solution. Depending on the degree and duration of adhesion, the hosts can use combined cleaning methods. The main thing is to remember about the vulnerability of PVC structures and not use aggressive methods.
