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Removing frosted window film?

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  • Errata
    Errata Posts: 38,230 Forumite
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    Try peeling back a corner then aiming a handheld steamer at the gap, you'll discover in seconds if this will loosen the film to enable you to peel it all off.
    .................:)....I'm smiling because I have no idea what's going on ...:)
  • Hi,
    pinkteapot wrote: »
    Are there scrapers available specifically designed for glass?

    I have the sort you use for applying polyfiller (don't know what they're called).


    this is the type that takes a stanley blade, used for scraping paint from windows,

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    you don't want to use this type.

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    Z
  • lucywillow
    lucywillow Posts: 115 Forumite
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    Once you've removed the film, WD40 sprayed on a piece of kitchen towel & then rubbed on the glass will also remove any sticky residue.
    Poundland sell it.
  • Francesanne
    Francesanne Posts: 2,081 Forumite
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    Just wondered if cellulose cleaner might work. It's good at removing paint but be careful using it because it can burn skin.
  • muckybutt
    muckybutt Posts: 3,761 Forumite
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    Using a steamer on a glass window could shatter / crack it through thermal shock .... as well as getting burnt !
    You may click thanks if you found my advice useful
  • paddypaws101
    paddypaws101 Posts: 2,093 Forumite
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    If it is the static cling type it should just peel away cleanly. If it is the adhesive type it will be more difficult i should imagine.
    Try peeling a corner off and see......
  • tonyh66
    tonyh66 Posts: 1,736 Forumite
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    is the film on the glass for safety, to stop kiddies falling and breaking the glass on the doors?
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