removing window tint

GhettoPop · 09-25-2004, 11:30 PM

i wanna replace my old fading tint and get some slapped on by a shop, but i assume the shop will charge extra per window to remove my old tint right? do they charge extra? so, whats the best way to take it off myself and remove adhesive? expecially the rear window with defroster

mustangII460 · 09-26-2004, 11:09 PM

crazypete · 09-27-2004, 08:43 AM

It's a SLOW process. I had the bubbly purple tint too. It's single-edge razorblade everywhere but the back window. There you should use solvents and a hairdryer. Hairdryer first and try to peel the plastic off SLOWLY using almost no force. You need to be careful with solvents or you will detach the defroster strips too. I'm crazy about the stuff so I just used tire silicone. It has just enough solvent to get the job done and the lubrication keeps you from scratching the foil off. Peel back a corner where there is no defroster at the top and spray in the solvent. Then pull very very very gently and it will painfully slowly peel away.

I hate tint for this one reason alone.

GhettoPop · 09-27-2004, 09:40 AM

i was told vinegar and newspaper?

notchrocket · 09-27-2004, 07:46 PM

just peel the old tint off and spray it with plain old windex and use a razor scraper (careful for the defroster)it will come off sorta like wet glue. when you go to apply6 the new tint use non amonia based window cleaner and newspaper to clean it . remember any little speck of dirt will show up big time under the tint. the best time to put it on is at night and put a work light onthe outside of the area you are working on . any imperfections will show up better.

FordFastGirl5.0 · 09-28-2004, 02:45 PM

Tint really sucks to remove. I got a ticket for it and had to take mine off too. I used a razorblade and any kind of degreaser I could find and started peeling. I even used some paint thinner to help get off the sticky crap left on there afterwards. You think you have it all off but that films is still there it took me awhile to get it all. Good luck, I rather have paid the ticket!

09-25-2004, 11:30 PM	#1
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	removing window tint i wanna replace my old fading tint and get some slapped on by a shop, but i assume the shop will charge extra per window to remove my old tint right? do they charge extra? so, whats the best way to take it off myself and remove adhesive? expecially the rear window with defroster __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

09-26-2004, 11:09 PM	#2
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09-27-2004, 08:43 AM	#3
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	It's a SLOW process. I had the bubbly purple tint too. It's single-edge razorblade everywhere but the back window. There you should use solvents and a hairdryer. Hairdryer first and try to peel the plastic off SLOWLY using almost no force. You need to be careful with solvents or you will detach the defroster strips too. I'm crazy about the stuff so I just used tire silicone. It has just enough solvent to get the job done and the lubrication keeps you from scratching the foil off. Peel back a corner where there is no defroster at the top and spray in the solvent. Then pull very very very gently and it will painfully slowly peel away. I hate tint for this one reason alone. __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

09-27-2004, 09:40 AM	#4
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	i was told vinegar and newspaper? __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

09-28-2004, 02:45 PM	#6
FordFastGirl5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Collinsville, IL Posts: 46	Tint really sucks to remove. I got a ticket for it and had to take mine off too. I used a razorblade and any kind of degreaser I could find and started peeling. I even used some paint thinner to help get off the sticky crap left on there afterwards. You think you have it all off but that films is still there it took me awhile to get it all. Good luck, I rather have paid the ticket! __________________ 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.......

09-27-2004, 07:46 PM	#5
notchrocket Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: northern va Posts: 4	just peel the old tint off and spray it with plain old windex and use a razor scraper (careful for the defroster)it will come off sorta like wet glue. when you go to apply6 the new tint use non amonia based window cleaner and newspaper to clean it . remember any little speck of dirt will show up big time under the tint. the best time to put it on is at night and put a work light onthe outside of the area you are working on . any imperfections will show up better.

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