Step 3: Peel off the film from the window. After removing the tint, peeling off the film will take less time. The sheet becomes weak and comes off nicely. To remove the film, use a razor blade and strip the sheets from the corners. Apply heat using a blow dryer with one hand and with the other handset an angle to peel the film with a sharp Step 4: Peel Off the Film. Once the adhesive is sufficiently heated, start peeling off the paint protection film slowly and carefully. Use a plastic razor blade or a specialized PPF remover tool to lift the edge of the film. Pull the film back in a smooth and steady motion, applying more heat if necessary. If this is old brass hardware, they might indeed have a hard to remove clearcoat. But "Aircraft Remover" will remove most organic coatings without damaging the brass. It's noxious stuff, for use outdoors only, standing upwind, and wearing goggles [adv: item on eBay & Amazon ] and rubber gloves [adv: item on eBay & Amazon ] as a minimum. If it’s on the lens, take the lens out and try some acetone on the edge. If it fogs up, no dice. If it passes the test, try taking a little of the dried film off. Wash the acetone with water after any application to avoid long term degradation. wolyrobb April 22, 2018, 1:28am 15. Removing sun baked protective film from UPVC Doors? My cowboy mate of a builder fitted our doors and windows to our new build and left the protective film on the door panels "to protect them until all the work was finished". A few months down the line the protective film has come off easliy on the inside of the doors/building but the 2 panels Posts: 47. Clear Protective Film. Wifey and I have been discussing lately how hideous the rock guard film (Durashield) on the front of our Journey has become and are curious what options we have when replacing. We are getting a quote to remove the film and buff and spray on the Optimum Opti- Coat. Any ideas are appreciated. Removing backing paper from 34 year old acrylic.FYI - Someone in the comments mentioned to get in touch with DEHESIVE a company in Germany. Removing old clear bra paint protection film off a car sucks but it is possible. Full video on how to do it here on the @HazardGarage channel: Remove the piece of film that is attached to the stainless steel by pulling it away. Keep an eye out for the rim of the protective layer. Put the point of a credit card or the tip of a plastic scraper in the space between the edge of the film and the stainless steel. Take hold of the piece of the film that you just lifted away from the surface ONS11.

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