Glass Film Removal Guide

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Shaker Doors PageSD7
Shaker - Finishing Preparation
For Factory Primed Doors
Removing Plastic Film From Glass On Doors: (Factory Applied)
For factory glazed doors, we cover each pane of glass with plastic film to protect them during the
application of finishing products such as paint, stain or varnish. This plastic protection reduces the risks
of stains and paints on the glass. Do not remove the plastic until you have completed painting or staining
your door.
• On doors that have plastic film protection on glass, removal of plastic film protection immediately after
applying the finish is required. Failure to remove the plastic film at this time may cause harm to the glass
and will create difficulty in removing the film at a later time.
• A razor knife is recommended to remove the film by carefully trimming the film from as close to the
perimeter of the glass as possible to the glazing bead. Score the film mask with the blade of the knife
inclined against the glazing bead and carefully cut at an angle of 45° (perpendicular) to the plane of the
glass surface. This will prevent leaving a visible mark or scratch on the glass. (see Figure 1)
• DO NOT cut the film in the field of the glass or in any of the viewing area of the door glass. ONLY cut in
the perimeter of the glass against the glazing bead. The razor knife may scratch the glass and all
precautions must be met to not do so.
• Peal back one corner of the scored plastic film using a dull object or plastic scraper starting in one corner
of the glass pane and pealing inward.
• Repeat this process on other individual panes and on the other side of the door.
• In the case that any residual primer or paint has made contact with the field or the viewing area of the
glass, do not clean the paint with a razor knife or sharp object.
• DO NOT use razor blades or metal scrapers of any size or type for cleaning glass
NOTE: It is the finisher's responsibility to protect glass prior to and during finishing. If using an after-market tape or
film masking in the field, conduct a test of the tape or film being used on a small area of the glass before applying
to a large surface. After finishing, remove the tape or film as soon as possible.
If the above instructions are not adhered to, any warranty will be voided.
Figure 1