[Shop-talk] removing mylar coating from door

[Pat Horne]

Try a heat gun, or the solvent that is used to remove bathtub decals. 
The standard "test in a non-conspicuous place" warning applies.

Most of that kind of protective film is held on by static charge, so I 
wouldn't expect any adhesive to be present. Is it possible that the 
coating is actually a sealing coat that was not intended to be removed 
that is just deteriorating?

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake John Niolon, On 6/21/2010 3:28 PM:
> 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.
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> 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)...
>
> any suggestions for removing this baked on coating without damaging the finish
> underneath ???
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> thanks
> John
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> I've learned in life that my primary goal
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