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Removal Instructions for Window Films
Learn how to safely remove window films and sun protection films without leaving any residue.
3
Steps
~15
Minutes
Residue-free
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General Notes
- All window films can be removed without leaving residue. For large window areas, you should allow sufficient time for a flawless result.
- Try to peel off the window film in one piece if possible. Very old or low-quality films may break apart and can only be removed with great difficulty. Timely replacement or the use of high-quality window films should be considered.
- Usually, it is not the film but the adhesive residue that is somewhat more difficult to remove. A pH-neutral adhesive remover that softens the glue is more helpful than an aggressive solvent.
- If you have sealed the edges of an exterior film with silicone, the silicone must be cut beforehand with a cutter knife between the film and the rubber edge of the window surface.
- The glass surface should be sprayed repeatedly to keep it wet and facilitate the removal of adhesive residue.
You will need
- Spray bottle
- pH-neutral adhesive remover, alternatively: mixture of lukewarm water and dish soap
- Glass cleaner
- Glass scraper (or ceramic hob scraper)
- Cutter knife
- Paper towels or a clean, lint-free cloth (cotton cloth)
Removal Instructions - Step by Step
1
Peel off the film
Carefully loosen the window film at a corner - if necessary with the cutter knife - and then carefully pull it off the glass surface at a flat angle.
The goal is to remove the window film in one piece if possible, to avoid the laborious removal of film residue.
Important: Large films should be carefully cut into rectangles with the cutter knife beforehand (watch out for scratches!) to prevent uncontrolled tearing of the film during removal. Proceed as described above for each individual rectangle.
Tip: If the film does not peel off easily, warm it up with a hair dryer. The heat loosens the adhesive and makes removal easier.
2
Remove adhesive residue
Once the film has been completely removed from the glass surface, spray the adhesive residue remaining on the pane with the adhesive remover.
Alternatively, spray a mixture of lukewarm water and some household dish soap onto the glass surface. For better soaking, you can additionally place a plastic film of the same size on the sprayed surface.
Important: After a soaking time of about 20-30 minutes, push the adhesive residue to the edge of the pane with the glass scraper and carefully wipe it off there.
3
Clean the window
After checking for any adhesive residue, your glass surface can be cleaned as usual with household glass cleaner.
The window can now be re-covered with window film if desired.