3M Cookie's Tips - Removing Window Frosting Film

[@9woodstone234]

Worked great for me! I used Dawn dishwashing liquid, soaked well and covered with garbage bags that I slit to be one ply. Left on for 2 hours and removal was a snap. Came off easily in one piece and no residue (and it was a big window- I didn't even need to score it). Thanks so much for posting this:)

[@m2o2u]

Thanks for the garbage bag idea!

[@lindadaugherty2996]

beats using a rock

[@cheeks6310]

Wow. I'll try it out too. Thanks

[@cheeks6310]

@@lindadaugherty2996 rock 😂😂

[@mikethompson9612]

Oppo 0

[@GJS-live]

11 years later.....THANKS for this, I've got a few windows to do. I tried peeling without soaking and it wouldn't budge! Cheers

[@amandagabel9214]

We did this on our front entry window (the skinny one beside our door). We used blue Dawn liquid dish detergent with water lathering it generously and applied cut garbage bags that we pre-cut to size. We left it on for 2 hours and it was SO easy to remove! It was so satisfying to peel it off. Would HIGHLY recommend this! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@howard4583]

Absolutely excellent ! So glad I came across this video. If anyone had told me water could travel through plastic film in order to loosen the adhesive I'd have laughed at them, but it worked a treat. I used a bin liner and left it on for 3 hours, the film came straight off and left no trace on the window. Thank you very much. Relieved I didn't buy a hair drier..........

[@cheeks6310]

Lol. I was gonna use my hairdryer or buy a heat gun What a relief lol

[@Vakarianify]

We just moved into a house that had this shit all over the back door, and we were staring and going 'how the hell are we going to do this.' We tried peeling it ourselves (which did nothing), and then my mom stumbled onto this video and it worked like a charm! Came off in big sheets and very easily! Thank you!

[@TheBmsgolf]

did you use bubble wrap like video or what did you use for the plastic?

[@nickwyatt6739]

Used this method to remove frosting film from the glass top of a coffee table today and it worked perfectly. Thank you for the info, despite it being posted almost a decade ago!

[@adinnyc36]

Thank you!!! This video save me so much work! My signage installers didn't even know this trick so now they have another tool in their arsenal. They started to use a heat gun but I was too afraid the glass would shatter. I had eight door-sized glass sections with frosting that had to be removed. I thought it would just peel right off. I sure was wrong. After letting the sections marinate for a couple of hours I was able to get the job done. It still wasn't easy but oh so much easier than peeling tiny little pieces at a time. Some things I learned. Make sure every inch is wet. Even just a tiny dry spot will be a problem when it's time to peel. It dries super fast so just keep applying the soapy water as you put the plastic up. You definitely need to score into sections and remove one at a time. I did like 6" strips. I found it easier to start from the top and peel a strip down about half way and then pull up from the bottom. Place your entire hand sideways against the strip you're peeling so the pressure is distributed across the section. You'll experience less breakage this way. If you do get a section that separates from the strip take a moment to use a razor blade to get it started again. It'll be far easier then going back and peeling multiple pieces that broke off.

[@angelalyall8292]

Brilliant! Worked a treat, I left for 2 hours and super easy. Thank you for this great tip, last time I removed film I didn't look for expert advice first - it was a struggle and a half, never again.

[@judithrobinson427]

FANTASTIC, GREAT & TIME SAVING METHOD 👍👍👍👍!! Please take a bow 👏👏👏👏!! I have floor to ceiling windows, and EXACTLY as you said & showed, the frosted privacy film came off with NO EFFORT 😁😁😁 Thanks for saving me the 6 hours it probably would've taken with a razor blade

[@lauriehartley9808]

Great piece of advice. Dishwashing liquid in water, split bin bags, left bags on for two hours and came off two big windows (2100 x 700) in one piece.

[@zigfridtijunelis616]

Check this out - some work involved, but no waisting of 2 hours - instagram.com/p/CBBlR8sDsNn/

[@itslangsaw]

Was working with 10yr old frosted film, first try after soaking for 3 hours didn't work and it would instantly break when trying to peal instead of coming off. Then I soaked it for 24 hours and used a glass scrapper and it came off perfectly. Thank you!

[@swiftlydoesit8480]

So clearly explained with simple easy instructions and cheap materials needed. I look forward to giving this a whiz. Thanks matey.

[@chazzle05]

WOW just used this technique today and it totally works! THANK YOU for sharing! No residue either! We left bubble wrap in place for 2hours and then peeled off super easy 🙂

[@deborahfoden4704]

Fantastic- was going mad trying to take of the plastic in small bits breaking a few fingernails in the process !! Thank you

[@SimonFernley]

Really works! 2 hours soaking and just peeled off. Some residual glue came off easily with isopropyl. Thanks for the tip…the stained old film was driving us mad!

[@endima6204]

Brilliant! It worked a treat! I just used a dishes brush with some concentrated washing up liquid and the results were great! Thank you! Enea

[@pamelamann3367]

I am SO glad I found this video! I purchased a huge mirror at a sale that has frosted letters on it, thinking I could remove it easily. However, I then started watching videos that said it couldn't be removed because frosted is the same as etched, and that the glass is actually 'cut'. You have made my day! I'm sure I can take it off now!

[@chrisasselin5244]

One of the best videos I’ve seen, explained well!! Thank you so much !

[@jessicaadkins8650]

This was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing!!!😊. You ROCKED!!!

[@melissahaig890]

I am hoping this will save my sanity this week as we attempt a frosting removal. Thank you for the tips & tricks!

[@zigfridtijunelis616]

Check this out - some work involved, but no waisting of 3 hours - instagram.com/p/CBBlR8sDsNn/

[@vwright4792]

Thank you so much. Really appreciate your personality! This will be my project for the next week.

[@jimmyyeo6402]

Thank you . I just used your method to remove film which is 2 years old. It works! Thank you for sharing

[@zigfridtijunelis616]

Check this out - some work involved, but no waisting of 2 hours - instagram.com/p/CBBlR8sDsNn/

[@johnlukic6956]

Works 100% I had 3 pain in the arse windows that were causing me a bit of grief. Came off pretty easily after that. Just make sure you follow the instructions and soak the window well. I owe you a beer.........

[@Dreamlover___]

I tried this and it worked well to take off the frosting however the adhesive was left on the window. If this happens to you then put more dish soap/water onto the adhesive and put the plastic back up for a few hours, then use a window scraper and it comes right off. Thank you!

[@guysubmarinerguy9387]

Works a treat, followed it to the letter and it came off nicely👍🏻👊🏻

[@cornbeltqueen3937]

We just did this and the film came off great after 3 hours of soaking, but the adhesive is still on the window strong. Should we repeat this again or try something else?

[@bjad3032]

Will this work on frosted ceiling fan covers? Specific the smooth, shallow dome ones

[@billymelgar4411]

Can I pop the bubble wrap while waiting?

[@redlady935]

I really wanted him to pop it😂

[@edgardpons7351]

OFF Course, I will recommend you using a meat hammer, it goes faster..........😃

[@princessdoracutiepie6890]

Can i use a grease remover instead of the dish soap? as a more abrasive agent? thanks

[@maiyamiyaki]

Wow. Thanks for the video it's very helpful! It looks like a lot of work to remove. Now it makes me think if i still wanna put the film

[@FreeHat_]

Can this be done to slit a strip in it, keeping the remaining frosting undamaged?

[@MrGoldrush13]

Great video, I'm now waiting the 2hrs to see how it comes off. Thanks!

[@ogmagicman546]

How did it go? Lol

[@ElleKelsheimer]

Just tried this and it worked great in conjunction with a flat razor. I was working on decade(s?)-old textured film some of which I tried to muscle off. To my dismay, removing them dry left most of the adhesive, which mostly just smeared when I tried to scrape it off.

[@AnnimalLover]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I have an upcoming removal - and I know you've just saved me from looking like an incompetent idiot!

[@3dulimited952]

Used a hair dryer but didn’t work at all was worried the glass might crack But I’ll try this method which I’m sure would work Thank you for posting

[@kingsplazakid]

What kind of detergent is used in water ???

[@amyw4599]

One of the most useful tricks! Thanks!

[@JCastle420]

This is a great tip for those conference rooms that have film installed on the "Fabrication Debris" side of the glass where Triumph Scraping isn't an option!

[@Constitution1789]

I'm going to try this tomorrow. I appreciate your sharing this.

[@gshango]

Would it work on lighting fixtures?

[@mostrico]

Thank you so much for sharing this tip, is going to help me tons tomorrow

[@lindapierce8941]

Does this method also work for film that has been on a westerly window for about 10 years?

[@jakehadid-williams3135]

I was so impressed with the efficacy of Cookie's film removal technique. In search of a rare kind of pleasure I adorned all my windows with a coat of frosting - seeking the satisfaction derived from its removal. Alas I have been living in a twilight daze for the past 10 years. Lacking the opposable thumb strength needed to relieve the window of its coating, I have been starved of the sun's yolk. I have grown very weary in this dwindling light... we live as we dream -- alone.

[@lisagarofalo6567]

My sliding glass window tint is 22 years old and has scratches and tears all through it..I’m sure it won’t come off in one sheet...any suggestions

[@frrranx]

Good on ya cookie! That's brilliant. This stress free tip has saved me heaps of time and effort. Thanks

[@bsoprano2123]

Thanks!!! I been trying to scrape this for an hour

[@richardsnipes1187]

i have a store front with old decals will this work i need to remove them

[@doomz8877]

Does it work with vinyl stickers?

[@sabrinasworld_htwn5149]

I know u can use anything but would u use bubble side out or bubble side in towards the window?

[@jimmckenna9120]

I love his explanation. I just got new film for my bathroom door's window and started to try to remove the film with a window scraper. Couldn't be done. I'll be trying this method because it looks so easy!

[@adriaan86]

This worked like a charm. Thank you, thank you, thank you...

[@TwoTerrificSlimes]

Very well explained and demonstrated!

[@HelenERyane]

Can this Window frosting be used on outdoor windows? I'd like to frost a deck of mine that has four large glass panels.I live in Canada. Will the rain and cold weather destroy the vinyl frosting?

[@rebeccahilliard7039]

Fantastic...the water and washing-up liquid was exactly what I thought was the route but the 'cover with plastic' bit is the tip that I would never have considered.

[@seanmcdonald8604]

I have interior film on my home windows and have a light calking material around the seem between the film and the edge of the window - this film was installed by a previous owner and is for heat reduction - my question is how do you remove the vynal caulk so I can remove the film.l

[@kevinchan3542]

I have a outdoor 18m2 of printed vinyl with laminate on window glass need to remove, I wonder if this way works as well, many thanks.

[@zigfridtijunelis616]

Check this out - some work involved, but no waisting of 2 hours - instagram.com/p/CBBlR8sDsNn/ We also removed 6 year old printed vinyl from windows - instagram.com/p/B_-Pij8DOOu/

[@foekliang]

just wondering would it make easier or harder to remove if I soak the film overnight?

[@MrNancykempf]

Hi,could you please let me know what kind of detergent you used to take of the tinting on the windows.Thank you...Nancy

[@RenelioM]

Thank you so much for this video. It worked perfectly for me.

[@arayasunshine9172]

I liked this video. However, I kid you not. I'd intended on trying this simple method bc I had dawn dish detergent and bubble wrap in the crib. Then, I noticed something on the first window that I was going to treat. Next, to wipe whatever it was that I saw on the window, I used one square of a Clorox disinfecting wipe. Before I knew it, the Clorox disinfecting wipe began to break down the window frosting. With a little more elbow grease and pressure, the window frosting was pretty easy to remove. So far, I've removed window frosting from five windows in my apartment. Remember, you have to keep the window wet with the solution that is in the Clorox disinfecting wipes.

[@Reno8300]

Does this method work if the frosting has been on the glass for months or years?

[@Z0MBIEPIGMAN]

It did work for me at a really old tint.

[@leeanne2012]

Can I use cling film instead of bubble wrap ?? Thanks in advance.

[@dancingwithgravity]

Thank you for all the great info 💥

[@dierdratompkins3526]

I took a similar film off of my mirrored closet doors, but the glue is still adhered to the mirror and it is tacky feeling and looking. How do I get the glue off the mirror? It seems that it will be more of a job than the getting film off was. I did something wrong obviously.

[@nadeemshaikh309]

Which liquid chemical use ??? Please reply me

[@Dinumeration]

This video was extremely helpful!! Thanks so much for it :D

[@MR01984]

It really works..thanks for sharing this trick...can you please share how to remove wallpaper from wall ? If you know..

[@joycegilley6601]

I tried this method but it left behind the adhesive which I'm trying to find something to remove! :(

[@buliboss1665]

You save my day bro!

[@ananieves4899]

Thank you. Your video is very helpful.

[@Frankorvs]

Worked Perfectly! Thank you

[@EasternCanadian]

this parts easy, small letters application is hard. everything slides around or dosent come off the sheet.

[@mclancy81]

IT WORKED!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@EPBF1]

Great tip hope it works for me I bought a french door home depot and it had plastic on window pains & never could take it off so hoping this works. Will post if it does

[@opeyemifadina7554]

Has this process worked for vinyl film for anyone pls?

[@chad-ws7qq]

I want 3m logo off my window tint. Help.....

[@thegamingguy3232]

Will this work with wood effect film on windows

[@zigfridtijunelis616]

Check this out - some work involved, but no waisting of 2 hours - instagram.com/p/CBBlR8sDsNn/

[@roxannefink1902]

Thank u so much for sharing this handy hack. god bless!

[@rbdabosss]

Thank you so much, It actually worked.

[@ruthbarlow8669]

Worked a treat.Thank you.

[@CARLIN4737]

if you have smaller windows, Say half frosted windows just use fairy liquid straight on . leave to soak for a bit then use a blade or a yellow window scraper and it just comes straight off.

[@52memor]

THANK YOU SO MUCH It came off a treat :)

[@iainstewart2102]

can't understand how sprayed water penetrates the plastic film !?

[@elm_0]

Legend!! Thank you for this

[@misshylton1993]

What if it has been there for years will it still work

[@ElleKelsheimer]

I did this on decade(s?) old textured film and it worked well!

[@esperanzadefelipe7995]

WHAT IF THE FILM IS DRY AND OLD? would it work too? Thank you

[@trevorfrancismeusx9120]

I'm wondering the same. I'm sure it would still make it easier no matter what

[@renegadeblade2673]

How do I remove frosted glass paint?

[@gsau3000]

Cool. Thanks for making this video.

[@arayasunshine9172]

Wow! I can't wait to try this.

[@0000AT]

Hi! I want to apply a frosted glass vinyl to a mirrored closet to change the style of my room. Could I take it off with this method if I don’t want it anymore? Will it get off the mirror without damaging the mirror?

[@afnanbogey]

Will be trying this on a frosted film-cut logo of a company brand and report back, cheers!

[@ricksen1058]

Awesome. Many thanks for this great tip.

[@Hirokiji]

Should have utubed this before I started my removal. A bloke who installs window films told me to use a heat gun, but that didn't work very well, as it leaves the adhesive behind in some areas. Absolute pain the ass to remove now. But I'll have to saturate it with soapy water for 2hrs to scrape that off now.

[@dorisborges7314]

Thanks I can used all the information 👍🏽when I start my frost film glass🤪

[@SanaagSomaliland]

I had tried the hotgun method to no avail. I am eagerly waiting to get home to try this method.

[@zigfridtijunelis616]

Check this out - some work involved, but no waisting of 2 hours - instagram.com/p/CBBlR8sDsNn/

[@S_Hwang]

This method didn't work for IKEA frosting film on my windows. :( I had to scrape them off with a putty knife and then remove the adhesive with acetone. Too bad it didn't work...

[@Willandpetesmom]

I have IKEA film too, been on for a very long time. I can relate.

[@m2o2u]

Very helpful! Thank you very much.

[@krosbonez]

What tips to remove frosted film that has been laminated?

[@3MFilmsANZ]

The same process can work (depending on the laminate used) but you will need to give it much more time to work.

[@ayrshiresigns5459]

@@3MFilmsANZ If you use this process and leave it on for longer than a few hours say 48hrs will this be a benefit or will it be detrimental to the process

[@TravisInCanada1]

The chance of glass cracking doesn't start until it gets to 150c or 350F cutting the vinyl into smaller more manageable strips and heating it up to 80c-100c works just fine In the hour you left it to soak in water it would have finished.

[@tedjames9176]

Travis In Canada Exactly. Cut 6-8” wide strips and use a propane hand torch and keep it moving not stopping the flame in one spot. I would have had that piece removed in 10-15min.

[@amw6778]

I bet like me, you though vinyl was water resistant and this def wouldn't work!.. Trust a crafty Aussie to think of a trick like that...(that tip alone was worth the sub) Cheers cobber!