How do I remove awful tint?

929PhoenixSquid · 06-11-2002, 08:53 PM

Well, the notch I just bought has this god-awful purple tint on the rear and rear-side windows. I can barely see out the back on a clear sunny day.

Sooo.... How the heck do I remove this crap without ruining my rear defroster. I think the tint shops use this bottle of stuff they spray as they pull it away. My question is, what's in that bottle that kills the adhesive? Is it just soapy water or vinger or something? Maybe a chemical?

As always, any advice is much appreciated.

tireburner163 · 06-12-2002, 12:36 AM

I don't know about the back glass, but I think you can use soapy water and a razor blade on the side windows

jj_jonathon · 06-12-2002, 12:56 AM

try rubbing alcohol...i know that works on tint that has started to peel...but i guess youd prob have to try to start the peeling at the top...

Coupe Devil · 06-12-2002, 08:08 AM

Soapy water and the razor blade is the best way to remove old tint, but when you pull the tint off there will more than likely be a "Glue Residue" left on the window. I have used rubbing alchohol in the past to remove the glue from the window. IF you have never done this its not fun sorry to say. It will more than likely pell off in llittle pieces and that jsut sucks.

Brad

1fastchick · 06-12-2002, 09:11 AM

For that glue thats left over you might try 3m adhesive sp? remover??? It worked well on the stickers on the bike. Sorry to say removing tint turns into an all day thing. Razor blade, soapy water, glass cleaner, and maybe that 3m stuff.

Hethj7 · 06-12-2002, 04:34 PM

Removing tint is no fun...but some nail polish remover will help remove the sticky residue left over.

Mustangbelle306 · 06-12-2002, 05:30 PM

Yeah, I thought soapy water was the best idea too, just being careful around the defroster lines...

But no fear! Matt doesn't know it yet, but I bought him some of the tint remover we have at work, and sure enuff, it came with a handy dandy razor blade

Its been like Christmas all week for that boy, yesterday I got him a new trunk carpet and a car cover, since the girl's gotta sit in the parking lot for a bit!

06-11-2002, 08:53 PM	#1
929PhoenixSquid Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Joosey Shore Posts: 358	How do I remove awful tint? Well, the notch I just bought has this god-awful purple tint on the rear and rear-side windows. I can barely see out the back on a clear sunny day. Sooo.... How the heck do I remove this crap without ruining my rear defroster. I think the tint shops use this bottle of stuff they spray as they pull it away. My question is, what's in that bottle that kills the adhesive? Is it just soapy water or vinger or something? Maybe a chemical? As always, any advice is much appreciated. __________________ 1988 5.0 notch: Previously never modified!! SN95 block front and rear seats, Mac catback, BBK off-road H-pipe, Steeda castor camber plates, Steeda lowering springs, Tokico shocks/struts, Alpine/MBQuart/PPI audio mods...

06-12-2002, 12:36 AM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I don't know about the back glass, but I think you can use soapy water and a razor blade on the side windows __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

06-12-2002, 08:08 AM	#4
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Soapy water and the razor blade is the best way to remove old tint, but when you pull the tint off there will more than likely be a "Glue Residue" left on the window. I have used rubbing alchohol in the past to remove the glue from the window. IF you have never done this its not fun sorry to say. It will more than likely pell off in llittle pieces and that jsut sucks. Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

06-12-2002, 09:11 AM	#5
1fastchick Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 149	For that glue thats left over you might try 3m adhesive sp? remover??? It worked well on the stickers on the bike. Sorry to say removing tint turns into an all day thing. Razor blade, soapy water, glass cleaner, and maybe that 3m stuff. __________________ www.1fastchick.com www.cycleforums.com 1968 Fastback "Gidget"

06-12-2002, 04:34 PM	#6
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Removing tint is no fun...but some nail polish remover will help remove the sticky residue left over. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

06-12-2002, 12:56 AM	#3
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	try rubbing alcohol...i know that works on tint that has started to peel...but i guess youd prob have to try to start the peeling at the top...

06-12-2002, 05:30 PM	#7
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Yeah, I thought soapy water was the best idea too, just being careful around the defroster lines... But no fear! Matt doesn't know it yet, but I bought him some of the tint remover we have at work, and sure enuff, it came with a handy dandy razor blade Its been like Christmas all week for that boy, yesterday I got him a new trunk carpet and a car cover, since the girl's gotta sit in the parking lot for a bit!

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