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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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Removing Aftermarket window tints

My Window tint film is old and purple and I want to remove it. I peeled off a vent window with much difficulty and now I have alot of glue left on the glass. It's not sticky but it's "on there."
What is the easiest way to remove the rest of it since I have an X-cab with sliding rear windows!
 
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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 01:02 PM
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Use soap and water,the same solution use to apply the film (5 drops of dish soap to a pint of water) spray it on and scrape it with a new razor blade. Let it soak if it does not come off easy, but it should come right off with ease.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Dragrazor
My Window tint film is old and purple and I want to remove it. I peeled off a vent window with much difficulty and now I have alot of glue left on the glass. It's not sticky but it's "on there."
What is the easiest way to remove the rest of it since I have an X-cab with sliding rear windows!
I have also used just regular window cleaner when it is not sticky with a razor blade.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 02:32 PM
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glass cleaner, Goo Gone, fingernail polish remover w/ acetone
 
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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I have also seen products to use to remove the film and glue. I saw some at Walmart the other day. Small bottles. I have used this type of product for film on my homes windows. Got that product at Lowes. Same section as the window tints. This was larger spray bottles.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2004 | 07:32 PM
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Thanks, I did it today and used an old spray bottle with water and dishwashing soap. I sprayed and scrapped with some razor blades and got them all off. Not as bad as thought it would have been. I did however cut myself pretty good! Wow, I'm a bleeder!
 
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Old Oct 6, 2004 | 10:54 PM
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Just remember next time, the sharp end goes toward the glass...
 
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