Installing Perf In Cold

[Tony Rome]

Question, I am in PA we are hitting about 40-50 degrees. I need to remove old and install new perforated vinyl on outside windows (approx 5' high x 3' wide).
I know I can't really heat windows, so what is the best way to remove old perf and is it OK to install in 40-50 degrees?
Thanks!

 

[Master's Touch]

Unless it's been on there a LONG time, usually Perf is easy to remove with no residue....and I have installed it plenty of times in 40-50 degree weather.

 

[Tony Rome]

Unless it's been on there a LONG time, usually Perf is easy to remove with no residue....and I have installed it plenty of times in 40-50 degree weather.

OK, care to share your procedure/tools for removal?

 

[petepaz]

i would think just a regular razor scraper will work fine on the glass

 

[Tony Rome]

Thanks I am just concerned about the adhesive left behind without the use of heat to remove.

 

[Billct2]

Razor blade works great on glass. Any residue use any of the adhesive removers then a final wipe with alcohol.

 

[qmr55]

Scrape off with razor blade, rapid remover to remove any glue left behind, then final clean.

Install new perf as normal. Done.

 

[Kottwitz-Graphics]

Razor blade, like the others have said, but I like window cleaner, rather than rapid remover, at least on glass.

I did some windows last week, and I grabbed some cheap window cleaner from dollar general (1/2 gallon for $1.98). When I got to the job, I realized that it had ammonia in it. I figured it will clean the glass, and I would go back with the spray window cleaner I keep in my vinyl go box. I was surprised to see the blue stuff cut the adhesive like nothing else...