How to Remove Adhesive from Car Film?
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Methods for removing adhesive from car film include: 1. Softening the residual adhesive with alcohol or essential balm; 2. Scraping it off with a small plastic pry tool; 3. When softening the residual adhesive, evenly apply alcohol or essential balm to the area. Car film refers to a thin layer applied to the front and rear windshields, side windows, and sunroof of a vehicle. This layer is also known as solar film or heat-insulating film. The primary functions of car film are to block ultraviolet rays, reduce heat, prevent injuries from shattered glass, reduce glare, and, due to the one-way visibility feature of the film, protect personal privacy.
The other day, my car film adhesive got everywhere, so I used a hairdryer to heat the adhesive layer for a few minutes to soften it, then gently wiped it with alcohol or essential balm. After slowly scraping off the adhesive marks, I washed it clean with dish soap water to avoid any residue. This method is quite convenient, as these tools are basically available at home, saving money and being practical. Be careful not to use a blade to scrape hard to avoid damaging the car paint—I accidentally left a few scratches last time. After finishing, the car body was shiny and looked like new. Paying more attention to the quality of the film during regular car maintenance can reduce such troubles. Now, I always choose well-reputed brands when selecting films.