Best way to remove window tint

82 GT · 02-06-2004, 10:47 PM

What is the best way to remove window tint and the glue mess left on the window?

HotRoddin · 02-07-2004, 01:09 AM

I did mine with a single edged razor blade. Tint, glue and everything comes off in one pass slick as a whistle.

BLACK85GT · 02-07-2004, 11:00 AM

Good ole muscle and plenty of razor blades. I usually wet the tint with some soapy water during scraping.

FordFastGirl5.0 · 02-07-2004, 11:28 AM

Getting window tint off is not fun, it does depend on how long its been on there, I had to take mine off b/c I got pulled over and its illegal here in illinois, and let me tell you I rather pay the ticket than do that again, but yeah like they said alot of razor blades and I even used a de-greaser to help start it, some sort of paint thinner might help too! Good Luck!

82 GT · 02-07-2004, 04:36 PM

It's been on my '82 since I bought it in 1990. I got pulled over in the first week I owned it and was told to remove it.
I went home and added another layer on top of that one just for spite..........

It's been that way ever since. When I used to take it for inspection, I made sure the windows were down. Sometimes the mechanic would just say" As far as I'm concerned, you put it on after it left the garage".

Anyhow, it's all scratched up and since I need to submit photos of the car(with windows up) to D.OT in order to get my COLLECTABLE plate I have to remove it now.
Maybe I'll put it back on after I get the plate...........

QuantumMotorsports · 02-07-2004, 05:57 PM

Believe it or not, Windex takes the glue off the windows. Anything with amonia in it will take the glue off, that's why they say not to clean tinted windows with Windex. I went after mine with a razor blade and lots of windex to clean it up.

stanger9219 · 02-07-2004, 11:31 PM

i used rubbing alcohol and window cleaner to take it off of mine. Steal wool will take the glue off cause it actually polishs glass. I just use cheap glass cleaner and steal wool on my windows and it comes out perfect.

RoadWarrior · 02-08-2004, 01:17 PM

Actually ya. I havent had to take of tint but ive gotten a bit of overspray on my windows and steel wool works GREAT. At first when i tryed it i was like "i hope this doesnt scratch my windows". but it works really good. I just used some steel wool and some window cleaner and my windows look really good.

82 GT · 02-08-2004, 03:38 PM

Thanks fr the advice guys. Looks like I have some scrubbing & scrapping to do.

Stang_Crazy · 02-08-2004, 11:33 PM

I ripped my tint off the windows within the first week I had the car. The film came off in one piece but all of the glue remained on the window. I got the glue off with a razor blade and alot of patience. Good luck!

02-06-2004, 10:47 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Best way to remove window tint What is the best way to remove window tint and the glue mess left on the window? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

02-07-2004, 01:09 AM	#2
HotRoddin cranky old man Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Longview Texas Posts: 683	I did mine with a single edged razor blade. Tint, glue and everything comes off in one pass slick as a whistle. __________________ Under Construction: 64 Falcon 372 cu in. stroker 1:72 rod ratio 6.250" rods (long rod), Comp Cams XE274 230/236 520/526 @ .050, Scorpion Rollers, Roush 200 irons, 10:1 Keith Blacks, Hedman long tubes, 750 Holley DP, Edelbrock Victor Jr., C4 3500 stall, gears and tires to be anounced.

02-07-2004, 11:00 AM	#3
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	Good ole muscle and plenty of razor blades. I usually wet the tint with some soapy water during scraping. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

02-07-2004, 11:28 AM	#4
FordFastGirl5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Collinsville, IL Posts: 46	! Getting window tint off is not fun, it does depend on how long its been on there, I had to take mine off b/c I got pulled over and its illegal here in illinois, and let me tell you I rather pay the ticket than do that again, but yeah like they said alot of razor blades and I even used a de-greaser to help start it, some sort of paint thinner might help too! Good Luck! __________________ 1990 mustang LX hatch 5.0 holly upper/lower intake, timing chains, F303 cam, 24lb fuel injectors, 75mm mass air meter, underdrive pulleys, 3:73 gears, BBK C.A.I., BBK long tube headers, Off road H-pipe, 17" cobra R's, 2800 stall yet to come.......

02-07-2004, 04:36 PM	#5
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	It's been on my '82 since I bought it in 1990. I got pulled over in the first week I owned it and was told to remove it. I went home and added another layer on top of that one just for spite.......... It's been that way ever since. When I used to take it for inspection, I made sure the windows were down. Sometimes the mechanic would just say" As far as I'm concerned, you put it on after it left the garage". Anyhow, it's all scratched up and since I need to submit photos of the car(with windows up) to D.OT in order to get my COLLECTABLE plate I have to remove it now. Maybe I'll put it back on after I get the plate........... __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

02-07-2004, 05:57 PM	#6
QuantumMotorsports Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 597	Believe it or not, Windex takes the glue off the windows. Anything with amonia in it will take the glue off, that's why they say not to clean tinted windows with Windex. I went after mine with a razor blade and lots of windex to clean it up. __________________ Michael Black QuantumMotorsports Norman, OK 1984 LX Hatch 306 w/ TRW forged flat toppers, Comp Cams Magnum 292H, GT40P heads w/ 3 angle valve job, .550 lift springs, Angus Racing Roller Rockers, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 4150 650cfm carb, MAC 1 5/8 Long Tubes, Single Chamber Flowmasters, 91' T5 w/ Pro 5.0 shifter, Turbo Coupe 8.8 Rear w/ 3.55 gears, QA1 Motorsports tubular K member, no interior except steering wheel and seat. Coming soon: 6 or 8 point cage, Fuel Cell, Weld Draglites

02-07-2004, 11:31 PM	#7
stanger9219 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: st. louis, MO Posts: 197	i used rubbing alcohol and window cleaner to take it off of mine. Steal wool will take the glue off cause it actually polishs glass. I just use cheap glass cleaner and steal wool on my windows and it comes out perfect. __________________ 98 Cobra, CAI, Flowmasters, o/r h-pipe. 4.10s, Hurst shifter.

02-08-2004, 01:17 PM	#8
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	Actually ya. I havent had to take of tint but ive gotten a bit of overspray on my windows and steel wool works GREAT. At first when i tryed it i was like "i hope this doesnt scratch my windows". but it works really good. I just used some steel wool and some window cleaner and my windows look really good. __________________ Fast Company

02-08-2004, 03:38 PM	#9
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Thanks fr the advice guys. Looks like I have some scrubbing & scrapping to do. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

02-08-2004, 11:33 PM	#10
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	I ripped my tint off the windows within the first week I had the car. The film came off in one piece but all of the glue remained on the window. I got the glue off with a razor blade and alot of patience. Good luck! __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

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