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Old May 3, 2013 | 10:58 AM
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Window tint

Anyone know the best way to remove the tint , i only need to remove it on the side windows....Thanks
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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ice scraper or a spatchula (the thing fry cooks or spongebob uses, confused the crap out of spell check)
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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I have a razor blade scraper I'm going to use to loosen the corners then try to pull it off , was wondering on what chemical to use to get the adhesive off or will soap and water work ...
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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Use a steamer to loosen the tint and then peel it off.
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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When I took the tint off of my windows, I used a heat gun, razor blades, and a lot of time. I also used some window cleaner from a company called Spray Way, I believe, to get whatever adhesive was left.
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 02:01 PM
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razor blade scaper and some alcohol. windex (or other favorite window cleaner) when done to remove streaks
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 03:14 PM
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I pealed mine then used goo gone. you can get it most grocery stores or hardware stores. Let it sit on window to sink in and then just remove. I used the bottle the spray dies not seem as strong

Goo Gone, 3oz



It gets all the stickies off most everything, it makes all nice and orange spelling
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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I just used a sticker remover (it uses the old-style razors) and some soapy water. I would use a steamer or heat gun if the tinted paper has been on the windows for a very long time. I just replaced the 4yo tinted paper and it came out mostly entire, which is what you want to happen.
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 03:17 PM
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I know what NOT to use...

Brake cleaner
Aircraft paint stripper
Mineral spirits
Windex (ammonia)
Gasoline

None of those would touch it. Guess I'll have to use a razor blade.
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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Heat and a razor blade. Soapy water to help the blade move across the glass easier.
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by lew52
I have a razor blade scraper I'm going to use to loosen the corners then try to pull it off , was wondering on what chemical to use to get the adhesive off or will soap and water work ...
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This. Then use window cleaner, soap and water, whatever spray cleaner you have handy to spray down the glue that's left. Let it soak a little, they use your razor scraper to get the glue off. Keep the window wet while you're scraping.
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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Thanks guys , i have the scraper and a heat gun and goo gone , i will do it this weekend....
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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Add at least a 6-pack of beer to the materials list.
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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Yeah ! got some in the fridge....
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Yeah ! got some in the fridge....
What time are we starting?
 
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