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Has anyone removed window tint before?

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Old 11-16-2011, 11:53 AM
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Has anyone removed window tint before?

trying to remove all 4 door window tin and back window too..
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i was guessing soapy water a flat bladed and start at the top corner-- and hope it peels in one piece...
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pure amonia sprayed as you go use Ice scraper,be careful back glass if wires for defroster are on the glass.
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I removed mine a couple of months ago ... the tint was way too dark (especially at night). I simply began at one corner and RIPPED! Biggest problem: the glue residue has to be razor-bladed off when wet (with soapy water, Windex, whatever). It's a mess, so keep some towels and paper towels handy. And, yes, the back window is a pain in the a*%%.
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Originally Posted by wishihadahorse
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I removed mine a couple of months ago ... the tint was way too dark (especially at night). I simply began at one corner and RIPPED! Biggest problem: the glue residue has to be razor-bladed off when wet (with soapy water, Windex, whatever). It's a mess, so keep some towels and paper towels handy. And, yes, the back window is a pain in the a*%%.


What do u remove the glue with on there rear window while trying to not remove the defrost lines
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Look on youtube and you will find people remove tint easily with steam. You can use something as cheap and basic is an iron with the steam blast function. Little to no glue mess to clean up.
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Originally Posted by 05e320cdi
Look on youtube and you will find people remove tint easily with steam. You can use something as cheap and basic is an iron with the steam blast function. Little to no glue mess to clean up.
ook i will check you tube. im not worry about the side windows. im a little worried about rear window and the defrost lines..
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do it in the summer....i did mine last winter all this glue..i had to use aircract remover
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Rav, summer is like a year away.. i cant wait...
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Bought a steamer at target and used it to remove tint.. Piece of cake and no glue........
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glad to hear the steam worked
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next time all you need is windex + black trash bag
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i saw that on you tube.. but the steamer i was more comfy with.....
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how much was the steamer? i have never heard of that before sounds like its a breeze tho
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steamer was like $25 bucks.. it left almost no glue and was clean and dry when done...
i recommend 100%. i am a fan of tinted windows but the cops in my town will give a hard time for them.....
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oh thats cheap i was thinking it would cost a lot more thats why i said trash bag and windex lol

yea i could imagine, out here in AZ tint seems like a necesity, my E has limo all the way around, even the windshield is 35% and i have never been looked at twice let alone pulled over by cops... *knock on wood*
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Originally Posted by Craftysince86
oh thats cheap i was thinking it would cost a lot more thats why i said trash bag and windex lol

yea i could imagine, out here in AZ tint seems like a necesity, my E has limo all the way around, even the windshield is 35% and i have never been looked at twice let alone pulled over by cops... *knock on wood*
you need it because of the crazy sun.. but we really only have maybe 2 months of strong sun and heat...
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seriously... sucks driving at night tho and backing up

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