Can the black roof film applied for several years be removed?
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The black roof film applied for several years can be removed. Here are the methods for handling car body film: Heating treatment: Due to prolonged adhesion, the film may age, and when removing the film, adhesive residue may be left on the roof. In severe cases, it may even peel off the car paint. Heating can be used for better results during the removal process. Direct covering: If the dislike for the black roof is the reason, directly covering it with another color roof film is a better solution. This saves time and avoids the need to remove the original roof film. After several years, the film may age, making it very difficult to clean.
Of course, the black roof wrap that's been on for several years can be peeled off. I've done it myself. It was quite a hassle at first—the film had become hard and brittle, breaking into pieces when pulled. It's recommended to go to a professional shop where they use a heat gun to warm it while peeling. Too high a temperature might damage the paint, while too low won't get the job done. After peeling it off, I found the roof covered in sticky adhesive residue, which took half a day to clean off with adhesive remover. The biggest surprise was the color difference on the white roof—the area under the wrap was noticeably lighter. Now I'm debating whether to polish the entire car. Had I known, I should have gone for a more expensive wrap; cheap ones deteriorate much faster.
