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Kitchen Fitting

Removal of protective plastic

Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.36 PM

I wonder if you can help, I need to remove the protective plastic from my gloss kitchen cupboards, however, have left the plastic on too long and it's stuck fast to the cupboards. Can you recommend any products or professionals that can remove the plastic without damaging the gloss doors? Many thanks

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

The best thing to use would be lighter fluid. Make sure you are quick with it and use sparingly. Rub it under the film with a clean white cloth. Keep the area and the cloth well ventilated and away from flames or heat sources. Test is on a section that isn’t visible first.
Answered9 November 2020
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Anonymous user

Try warming with a hair dryer and then peeling. Don’t get to hot
Answered9 November 2020
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Anonymous user

The previous answer of using lighter fluid(extra refined petroleum) is good although there is a specific solution for this application. It’s called Tardis. It’s available from autosmart.co.uk. Alternatively a upc solvent cleaner will also do the job.
Answered9 November 2020
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Ryan McNally

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Chingford, London
I have had this before the client forgot to remove the protective film on the end panel before using the hob and it had melted on. I used a decreasing kitchen cleaner and sponge with warm soapy water and it removed all without damaging the finish on the panel itself. Test a small area and don’t use the harsh stuff, just a general kitchen cleaner
Answered23 November 2020
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