[Shop-talk] removing mylar coating from door

[bjshov8 at tx.rr.com]

As long as you are grasping at straws...

The door regulator in my wife's car failed a few years ago and I use duct tape to hold the window up for a few days.  The adhesive stuck to the glass and I could not get it off when trying all of the same solvents listed below.  I tried rubbing alcohol and it took the adhesive off easily.



> 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)...
> 
> any suggestions for removing this baked on coating without damaging the finish
> underneath ???
> 
> 
> thanks
> John
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> I've learned in life that my primary goal
>  is to serve as a bad example
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