Removing film from a yacht Options

[kramster]

My buddy wants me to remove some film from his yacht cause he said its to dark. Whats the best way to go about doing this, assuming the adhesive will stick to the glass?

[SWT]

Same way you remove it from anything else.

[rob@solartint]

My buddy wants me to remove some film from his yacht cause he said its to dark. Whats the best way to go about doing this, assuming the adhesive will stick to the glass?

one difference is maybe to wear a lifebelt

[kramster]

There just really big windows so if the adhesive stays on the window it's gonna be a pain to use 1" blades to remove it

[scottydosnntkno]

There just really big windows so if the adhesive stays on the window it's gonna be a pain to use 1" blades to remove it

but a couple smaller boats Ive done(small as in 45+) have some wrap arounds that I didnt want to use a 6" on for fear of scratching those big azzz windows, so I steamed what I could and use 1" blades. A good way to get paid by the hour, when money isn't an issue with the owners.

[Jeff Rutherford ...]

There just really big windows so if the adhesive stays on the window it's gonna be a pain to use 1" blades to remove it

but a couple smaller boats Ive done(small as in 45+) have some wrap arounds that I didnt want to use a 6" on for fear of scratching those big azzz windows, so I steamed what I could and use 1" blades. A good way to get paid by the hour, when money isn't an issue with the owners.

bit if its flat you can use a unger/triumph blade 6" will go alot faster...

[TomTint]

Im gonna assume the windows are flat. That said i would use a Triumph with soap and water mix. If you use anything stronger it could turn the adhesive to gorilla snot and make a mess. We do yachts all the time and never have issues with scratching provided the glass is flat. Good luck

[SuperSetKing]

buy a steamer at home depot (wagner) it has a large square attachment, start the peel with the steam and then apply steam while pulling slow. use a 6" triumph blade for residual glue.

[TintDude]

Are the tempered? If not stay away from the steamer.

[kramster]

Yes the windows are flat. Would ammonia and trash bags work well?

[TintDude]

Yes the windows are flat. Would ammonia and trash bags work well?

But are they tempered or annealed?

If they are annealed, then try the bags, if tempered try the steamer.

[kramster]

I'm not sure. How do you tell?

[TintDude]

Tempered glass will always have a temper mark faintly etched in one of the corners.

[TintDude]

It will looks something like this:

[kramster]

NOt sure what this means

[kramster]

Oh it will say something like that in the corner if it's tempered?

[TintDude]

Oh it will say something like that in the corner if it's tempered?

Yup.

[Jeff Rutherford ...]

Are the tempered? If not stay away from the steamer.

so you say not? ive used a steamer on windshields no problems..whould think it to be ok if heat is evenly distributed

This has been edited by Jeff Rutherford Jax fl.: Nov 5 2009, 01:06 PM

[SWT]

Are the tempered? If not stay away from the steamer.

so you say not? ive used a steamer on windshields no problems..whould think it to be ok if heat is evenly distributed

Problem is evenly distributing the heat. I know tinters who have used a steamer on w/shields, but I wouldn`t do it. The time it saved wouldn`t be worth the chance of some glass breakage to me.

[kramster]

I just went to home depot and bought a 4in blade
tool with a handle. I think it should work....?

I just went to home depot and bought a 4in blade
tool with a handle. I think it should work....?

[SuperSetKing]

I just went to home depot and bought a 4in blade
tool with a handle. I think it should work....?

I just went to home depot and bought a 4in blade
tool with a handle. I think it should work....?

yes for your scraper that will be fine. All else fails just scrape it off

[kramster]

I think i'm just gonna use ammonia and trash bag cause I don't own a steamer. Does this still work if it's not hot out?

[scottydosnntkno]

I think i'm just gonna use ammonia and trash bag cause I don't own a steamer. Does this still work if it's not hot out?

yes, but not as fast. as long as its sunny, it will do its job

[tint14u]

There just really big windows so if the adhesive stays on the window it's gonna be a pain to use 1" blades to remove it

but a couple smaller boats Ive done(small as in 45+) have some wrap arounds that I didnt want to use a 6" on for fear of scratching those big azzz windows, so I steamed what I could and use 1" blades. A good way to get paid by the hour, when money isn't an issue with the owners.

bit if its flat you can use a unger/triumph blade 6" will go alot faster...

we have tinted alot of yachts tape the edge with 3m blue and cover all the teak wood you can man those were the good days

[nctinter]

How thick are the windows? I am sure they are probably thicker than 1/8". But if not, be careful about putting alot of pressure when scraping with the 4 inch or bigger scraper. I have cracked a home window doing that. If you don't feel comfortable, then using 1" blades will work. It will take a whole lot more time though