actionlarry

Hate when it happens this way. Job finished. I assumed the worst (cpf) but got best case scenario. Old bronze film came off in big pieces, adhesive easily taken care of. And, for some reason, I don't feel guilty about making 900 bucks for a 3 hour removal (corporate job for cell phone co). Probably would have felt guilty if it was a homeowner. But then again, I would have tried to talk them into removing it themselves. Guess I'm too old to feel guilty about anything anymore.

OK, got purchase order for this job today. Actually getting more to remove film from 5 windows, then I am to put on new film. I used to use sweating when I did R & R on car rear windows, but it always worked best with sun. These windows are ne and nw with limited sun. The film is a llumar with a cdf adhesive, so it will be bonded tightly to the glass. Will sweating help or be a waste of time? If necessary, I will be experimenting on a couple of my own windows at home, so, if you've sweated flat glass panels with cdf, let me know how it worked out. Otherwise, I'll let you know what I learn on my own windows. Thanks folks.

I'm definetly worried about the safety of doing the removal. That's why I'm asking. It's an old storefront that doesn't meet today's code. The glass would have to be tempered to meet current code. While I always quote high when my life is on the line, that has always meant ladder or scaffold jobs. In 22 years of filming, this is the first time I've encountered a removal job that looks a bit dangerous. Thanks

Am quoting a remove and replace job. Did the original job at least 15 years ago. Biggest panel is 87x 112. It's always a little hairy tinting these when the windows bow out from being pushed on. Just wondering if anybody has broken a big panel during removal? Here in the north, we're usually working with much stronger insulated units. The removal process appears to be a delicate operation. Does anyone have any experience removing old film from large plate glass windows? Anybody ever break one during removal? Appreciate any helpful information from your experienced past. Thanks.