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Re: [Shop-talk] removing mylar coating from door

To: John Niolon <jniolon@bham.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] removing mylar coating from door
From: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:09:36 -0400
So, when visiting somebody's house, have you ever seen something like
a TV remote or small appliance that had that same peel-off stuff let
on, and had an irresistible urge to peel it off, since you KNOW it is
meant to be temporary?

Doug

On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 4:28 PM, John Niolon <jniolon@bham.rr.com> wrote:
> I've come across a problem I need ya'lls expertise on.  Neighbor has a
storm
> door on his house.  when it was installed years ago it came with what I
assume
> was a vinyl or mylar or something  protective shield over the painted
> surface... it was never removed and has now joined itself to the door...  
the
> film is now discolored and severely adhered to the door.
>
> I've tried mineral spirits, goof-off, acetone, brake cleaner and carb
cleaner
> to no avail...   I don't want to hurt the finish on the door which is
either
> paint or powder (not sure)...
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