Methods to remove window film

As explained in some of our previous articles, there are many benefits to installing window film: heat protection, glare reduction, thermal insulation... However, there comes a time when you may want to remove your window film for different reasons, such as it has aged or you no longer like its appearance.

Is it complicated to remove a window film?

There are several ways to remove window film. You can do the removal by yourself or have it done by a professional installer. Firstly, you will need to remove the film itself, and secondly, remove the adhesive.

The removal of the film will be more or less easy depending on the type of film that has been installed on your windows. Be careful when removing the film to avoid breakage and small pieces of film sticking to the window.

Remove a window film can take some time, so be patient! The aim is to remove as much of the adhesive with the film as possible. This leaves only a little adhesive to be removed with suitable products.

Once the film and adhesive have been removed from the window, the window will need to be cleaned, especially if you plan to install a new film directly afterward. Why should this be done? Because there is a risk that when you install your new adhesive film, you will have residues of glue particles or dust, which could create air bubbles.

How to remove a window film from your glazing?

The first thing to do is to gently peel off a piece of film from a corner of the glass. The aim will of course be to peel it off as you go, but you will probably need some tools to do this. The main method of removing film is to use heat to melt the glue from the film, for example with a heat gun, hairdryer, or spray bottle.

Use heat starting with the corner of the glass that you have previously grabbed and, as soon as it starts to peel, heat new areas of the adhesive to remove it.

How do I remove adhesive residues after removing window film?

Once you have removed window film as explained above, you will need to remove any glue residue that has not gone away directly.

Solar Screen offers a liquid product called RIGHT-OFF and SPRAY N GONE which removes all glue residues in just a few minutes. Find out more in our tool brochure.

You can also use a window scraper and soapy water to remove glue residues. <img src="https://cms.solarscreen.eu/uploads/cta_blog_ssi_en_35cbd6805e.jpg">