Flat glass film removal

[wade_660]

Hey guys. I rarely ever do any flat glass but i have an opportunity to do a pretty large job on a bank in town. Problem is, there is already film there that could possibly be from the early 80s according to the guy I’m dealing with. My question is, what tools are you using to strip this much film? Obviously a 1” razor isn’t going to cut it. The film appears to have withered away to nothing. I took my pocket knife and scratched a small spot to get an idea of what I was in for. Seems like the glue is gone and the film turned to dust almost. How would you guys go about this removal? There are 20 windows 36”x7’. it’s hard to see in the pics but the film looks cracked kinda like a desert floor.

[jh812]

You're probably gonna want one of these bad boys. Lowe's or home Depot both sell them.

 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/QEP-4-in-Wide-Razor-Scraper-and-Stripper-62900Q/100194275

[wade_660]

Got ya. I used them before just never on glass. It doesn’t look too bad I just hate to get myself in a bind from lack of experience in removing film on flat glads

 

[Privacy Film Company]

I'd recommend a 6" Triumph scraper. You may want to soak the film to help keep the dust down as you scrape.

 

http://44tools.com/black-friday-cyber-monday/6-triumph-soft-grip-angled-scraper/

[drtint]

Triumph is what I use. Warm glass with steamer, grab the shop vac and settle in. 

Mold flat glass film will test your patience 

[oahudrew]

If the outer layer will peel off you can wet it down with heavy soap solution and use that or put a leftover liner over it to kept it wet.  When you see it starting to look milky the adhesive is starting to loosen and you can use a floor scraper from home depot on it.  Triumph makes a heavy duty scraper also.  Be very carful not to jam one of these in to the frame because it could chip the glass.