By randall phelps (Randall) on Monday, November 12, 2001 - 11:17 pm: Edit

Anyone know an easy way to REMOVE tint?

By lrover on Monday, November 12, 2001 - 11:19 pm: Edit

use ammiona and a razor blade

By ken on Monday, November 12, 2001 - 11:42 pm: Edit

don't use a razor blade on defroster lines!!! spray a soap solution (like dishwashing soap and water) on the window then cover the window with seran wrap then use a heat gun or hairdryer on the window. the idea is to "sweat" the film off you will need a razor blade but this will make it easier.

Ken

By jay caragay (Jcaragay) on Monday, November 12, 2001 - 08:58 pm: Edit

Basically all you need to do is to use a razor to trim up a corner of the tint and then use your brute strength to pull the tint film off.

This is will leave adhesive residue. Wet remaining adhesive with water (or soapy water - like 25/75 baby shampoo/water) and use a razor blade to scrape away residue - it should come right off. For the windows with defrosters use steel wool (not SOS) instead of a razor.

By mike w on Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 08:13 am: Edit

oh i am sorry use the ammiona after the actual tint has been removed. you are going to leave a certain mount of "glue" on the window. ammiona softens the leftovers enuff that you can remove the slime. i agree dont use the razor on the rear window, but it should be fine for the rest of them.

By C. Ross on Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 10:21 am: Edit

3M, makes a great adhesive remover that works a bit better than ammonia. You can find it at most auto supply stores.

Ross

By Hammerhead on Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 10:25 am: Edit

The 3M stuff is called Pre-Kleano and comes in one-gallon cans.

John K.
Tampa, FL

By Chris Browne on Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 12:14 pm: Edit

Tint installers use soapy water to position tint before setting, the Spray bottle is right on the money

Removal is reverse of installation....

By Steve (Steve2) on Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 06:51 pm: Edit

my friend is a tinter and he uses a heat gun to heat up the old tint before scrapping it off

steve

By randall phelps (Randall) on Friday, November 16, 2001 - 11:30 pm: Edit

thanks guys!