How to Remove the Front Windshield Film?

[CassandraLee]

Use a knife to slightly pry up one corner of the film, then apply some force to peel the sticker off. During the peeling process, it's best to maintain a small angle between the peeled film and the car glass, and peel slowly and evenly. This will leave less adhesive residue.

[CarolineLynn]

Last time I helped my uncle remove the old windshield film from his vintage Jetta, I came up with a practical method. First, prepare a hairdryer or professional heat gun, aim it at the corners of the film and heat for about a minute—don't set the temperature too high to avoid damaging the glass. Then, carefully pry up a starting edge with a utility knife. If it's a security film, peel it off slowly by rolling it up; for regular sunshade film, just pull it straight down. The adhesive residue left behind is the most annoying part—I usually spray some specialized adhesive remover, or even a tar cleaner from the supermarket, let it sit for five minutes, then scrape it clean with a plastic scraper. Finally, remember to thoroughly wipe the glass twice with glass cleaner; otherwise, the glare while driving can be unbearable. This job can't be rushed—going too fast can easily scratch the glass surface.