film on windows

[Paramount Cleaning Service]

Just had a call to clean windows on a new build windows still have the plastic film on them what is the best method to remove this

Thanks

 

[windowgleamtrowbridge]

Best way is to get them to remove it. If they don't charge them a lot more because you'll be there a long time!
It will mostly peel off, the stuff that doesn't can usually be removed with sticky stuff remover.

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[Paramount Cleaning Service]

maybe a stupid question but would a heat gun work or would it break the glass

 

[Pjj]

maybe a stupid question but would a heat gun work or would it break the glass

Heat gun will work , pvc solvent cleaner and plastic scraper works well if it won’t just peel 

 

[Stevieboy]

Surely the plastic film would be on the PVC and not the glass??? Normally get stickers on the glass. Think you need to look at the job and quote accordingly. Especially if you have to remove any protective film from the inside frames as well. 

 

[Paramount Cleaning Service]

Out to quote tomorrow can only go with what customer has said that its a new build she wants her windows cleaned and the plastic film removed 

 

[Stevieboy]

Good luck buddy. Quote higher rather than lower that’s all what l would say. Hope all goes well. 

 

[windowgleamtrowbridge]

Surprised the builders didn't get someone to do the whole lot before they handed it over. Maybe knock a few doors whilst you're there!

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[Davy G]

I personally wouldn't get involved in peeling film off windows. Unless you're really short of work. It's an unknown quantity regarding time, effort and the risk of scratching the glass. I would think that the builder should have had that done prior to hand over. I wouldn't have a clue what time to expect, or price to charge. As the other guys were advising, take care and price high. Good luck.