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wbradley · 08-20-2012, 01:18 PM

If you don't feel comfortable using heat, here is a trick I use on pinball machines to remove mylar film:

Use a can of computer duster compressed air (from Staples, etc). Spray the edge of the film while holding the can upside down, this will turn it into an inexpensive "freeze spray". When the film is frozen the adhesive should become brittle and you should be able to freeze/pull away a bit of film at a time. Use Goo Gone or equivalent (NOT GOOF OFF!!!) and a bit of cooking flour to roll off the remaining adhesive from the paint.

I dont guarantee it will work, but Mylar looks to use similar type strength clear gum adhesive and it's easy to try if you have a can of duster.

08-20-2012, 01:18 PM	#5
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