Question 1

Tape been improved? Bad reviews on it.

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First, I want to make it clear that covering windows with a shrink window kit is usually well worth the time , money, and effort. It cuts heating costs and makes the house more comfortable. I have been doing this for more than 10 years.  I apply new shrink plastic each year and have never had a problem till last year. In previous years with other brands (or maybe even this brand) removal of the tape wasn't a big deal. It usually held pretty good through the winter but when spring came it was easily removed. I don't know if the tape that comes with this kit has been improved. I saw other reviews that said what they bought wasn't sticky enough. The packages I bought (which were not bought on Amazon) had tape that was over the top sticky.  I do not plan to buy this brand again. When I phoned the company to ask how to remove it I think they recommended heat and WD-40 which sounded extreme to me. It was way more sticky than other brands I had ever used. I questioned it when I applied it to my windows but decided that maybe it would last through the winter better. It has been a mess and time consuming to trying to get it off. In the past, I think that I have bought 3M double sided tape (which is often found in the winter insulation area of big box stores) when I have run short on what was included in a box of shrink window kit and had good luck. Looking at the choices on Amazon there are so many, I wouldn't know where to start with a suggestion.  If you decide to buy it, I would suggest at least checking the tape before you get much applied by putting it on the intended surface, putting some of the shrink plastic on it, leave it for a day (and you might not even have to wait that long), and then try pulling it off. It is kind of a fine line between not being sticky enough and too sticky. If you are having difficulty removing it, I would look for a different double sided tape to use.

Question 2

Does it have to be reapplied every year?  Why?

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If you want to open your windows in the warmer months, you'll need to take it off. Otherwise, sunlight and normal stress can also make the tape fail eventually. For a good seal, it's probably best to re-apply them every year.

Question 3

How does one remove the glue left on the window frame after removing window film tape that was in use for 5 years?

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Get some industrial adhesive remover

Question 4

Does anyone know the thickness of film?

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I don't have a measuring device for this, but it looks very much the same thickness as the 3M window film:  0.75 mils, 19.05 microns. It is transparent and colorless.   I reviewed this product and gave it a poor rating because the film has poor shrinkage (so it looks crummy when you use it) and the Frost tape is pretty much useless.  Covering a window with a film is a great idea, cuts infiltration and increases insulation capacity of the window;  but why not use a product that works, i.e., the 3M film.   The Frost stuff is just really poor quality.

ASIN	B000AXSVJ4
Best Sellers Rank	#11,937 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #18 in Weatherproofing Window Insulation Kits
Brand Name	Frost King
Color	Clear
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (11,204)
Global Trade Identification Number	00077578022598
Included Components	Frost King V73/9H Indoor Shrink Window Kit 42-Inch by 62-Inch, Clear
Installation Type	Peel & Stick
Item Dimensions L x W	7.5"L x 42"W
Item Type Name	Frost King V73/9H Indoor Shrink Window Kit 42-Inch by 62-Inch, Clear
Item Weight	15.52 ounces
Manufacturer	Frost King
Manufacturer Contact Information	1-800-526-5265
Manufacturer Part Number	V83/3
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Limited lifetime warranty.
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	V73/9H
Number of Items	9
Size	9-Pack
UPC	077578022598
Ultraviolet Light Protection	False
Unit Count	9.0 Count

Frost King V73/9H Indoor Shrink Window Kit 42 62-Inch, Clear, 9-Pack

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