Removing tint

FLFIT239 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-22-2009, 04:49 PM

I want to remove tint ive heard a couple things from using ammonia to just using a razor blade. Just wondering has anyone done it? What did they do? Did it work well? Just lookin for some tips or how to???

kenchan · #2 (**permalink**) 06-22-2009, 06:16 PM

yah, find some windex with Ammonia-D. that + razor blade works pretty well. still a pretty sticky mess though.

i used RC car motor spray to remove the last of the adhesive gunk.

FLFIT239 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-22-2009, 07:57 PM

so you just spray windex with ammonia on the tint then use a razor blade to scrap it off? then just get some goo gone or something to get the rest of it off? thanks for the help!

kenchan · #4 (**permalink**) 06-22-2009, 08:38 PM

you would first use the razor to pickup the edge using a hair dryer or heat gun.

then gently pull back. usually it'll separate around then. hahahaha.

then
just spray the windex and use your window scraper or razor and remove the
adhesive. if you're lucky the tint will come off in one piece, but usually they
separate.

then yah, use your googone/WD40 to remove the rest. it can get pretty
messy if you're not careful. take your time.

FLFIT239 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-22-2009, 09:03 PM

alright a job for next weekend that little window in the front is gonna be a pain to get off!!

trancedsailor · #6 (**permalink**) 06-22-2009, 11:33 PM

have a tint shop do it. I'm getting mine stripped and redone at 5% sometime this week.

90crxfreak · #7 (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 12:40 AM

use a hair dryer

stevet47 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 12:56 AM

I just used windex (not sure if it had ammonia or not) and got a corner up with a razor blade, then it peeled off in a couple large pieces. Bug and tar removed and a rag removed the excess glue.

FLFIT239 · #9 (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 01:19 AM

might be worth getting it done at a tint shop how much they quote you on removing it???

FLFIT239 · #10 (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 01:20 AM

jk your getting it redone they probably just do it for free since your getting it redone haha im gonna do it myself either weds or tuesd ill tell you how it goes lol

FLFIT239 · #11 (**permalink**) 06-23-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by stevet47

I just used windex (not sure if it had ammonia or not) and got a corner up with a razor blade, then it peeled off in a couple large pieces. Bug and tar removed and a rag removed the excess glue.

how was it getting the little windows in the front hard or no?

danger69 · #12 (**permalink**) 06-26-2009, 02:11 PM

The easiest way I found out was to use those portable steamers for clothes or cleaning around the house. I started by stemaing a small corner to get a good grip on it. After I did that I started steaming between the glass and the tint. You will have to go over it with Goo gone but not a lot. If you use this method to remember to keep the steamer moving don't stay stationary.

benmunger · #13 (**permalink**) 06-26-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 90crxfreak

use a hair dryer

yup thats it ^
It will come right off fairly easy too. No residue either.
This is the best way.

tanger · #14 (**permalink**) 06-27-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by trancedsailor

have a tint shop do it. I'm getting mine stripped and redone at 5% sometime this week.

Why get it stripped? Get them to add on a few more % to make it 5%

FLFIT239 · #15 (**permalink**) 06-27-2009, 09:13 AM

my friend had two layers of 5% on all the windows and one layer of 5% on his windshield on his truck hahaha it was like black paint on the sides ridiculous