How to remove the film from the window

Protective film for plastic windows frames required for protection from dust, dirt and scratches, which are formed during transportation and installation. Manufacturers point out that after the construction of the installation it must be removed immediately, without tightening this, especially in the summer. Why is it necessary to rush out and removing the film - discuss in this article.

Now, remember, that remove the protective film from the frame must be timely - namely, immediately after the installation of the windows, or in the next 10 days. If the film remains on the frames of one to two months, then you will easily cope with it. But if the term is extended up to 3 months or more, will have to work hard and pay a lot of effort to get rid of it because it sticks firmly. Shoot is not only a film with PVC profile, but one that it is located on the low tide and the windowsill.

The reinforcing film adhesion factors:

The action of ultraviolet light. This takes into account, on which side of the house are located a window. The film is on the shady side will easily remove and after a few months. On the sunny it is difficult to pull out after a couple of days.
The quality of the adhesive. Film glued bad glue, remove difficult. It is very often the case when installing inexpensive plastic windows.
Heat. When installing windows in the summer film dries very quickly, vedu in the frame, in the winter, this process occurs later.

Methods with which you can solve this problem, such: mechanical, chemical. You can remove the film by a scraper intended for cleaning cooking and glass-ceramic panels. To remove the remnants of glue, minor scratches, use the cleaner. Suitable Cosmofen 10 or Fenosol. Kosmofen can be bought in a firm that is engaged in installing metal-plastic structures. Do not take Coskofen No. 5, as it is the most powerful solvent capable of dissolving plastic. With this task, the acrylic solvent of P-12 is also cope, but be cautious and try the chemical on a small area, as it is capable of changing the color of plastic frames. Also, it is recommended to use the microfiber.

If the film does not move, removed with small pieces, you can act with an industrial hairdryer. If there is no such, take the home apparatus with high power and use in turbo mode. The stream of hot air is directed to the frame itself, because if you send to the glass bags, they burst. Heat the film, carefully fit it with something that has not been cooled, at an angle of 45 degrees. For example, a stationery knife, blade or scalpel. Now you can easily tear it from the profile. Try to use the cutting tool as small as possible, and more act with your fingers. To remove traces, act as described in paragraph 2. Another method is similar to the method described above, but implies the use of the steam generator instead of a hair dryer. It is considered more effective.

In addition, you can remove the film using chemicals:

Pour denature to the sprayer. Take an ordinary container for indoor plants. Spray the composition on the frame of the metalplastic window, wait some time - as a rule, just a few minutes, driving the edge, gently pull the film.
According to numerous reviews, the wonderful action is distinguished by the "Shumanit" means, which produces the Israeli producer of buggy. However, it is very strong, and act is extremely careful.
Also in this difficult task will help you with White Spirit. However, remember that it is not applied on top of the film, but in the space formed between it and plastic. To do this, it is necessary to pose a protective film by cutting subject and pour substance there. After some time, the film can be easily separated.

All of these methods will not only remove the film from the profile, but also the sticker located on the double-glazed windows, as usual in these cases, use the same glue. But it is better to remove the film on time. And if we have to repair, and you are afraid to stain the frame, cover it masking tape.