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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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Window Tint?

What is the best and easiest way to remove old window tint from my 300's windows? I just dont feel like payin the extra 30 dollars for the window tint place to do it>

Thanks for the help
 
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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One way is just to peel it, then take a razor blade and scrape the glue off of the glass.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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theres no trick to get it off really easy?
 
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 07:29 AM
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The way I described isn't difficult.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 12:30 PM
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Your choice, 3 hours worth of scrapping with a razor or 30 bucks.
I would pay the 30 bucks myself!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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wrong forum, but im pretty sure gasoline melts plastic. that might work, if that tint is plastic type of stuff.

well, while im here, were do you get that do it yourself tint stuff at?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 07:52 AM
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Last time that I bought any window film, you can get it at Advance or Walmart.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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In the past you could get decal remover in a spray can and it worked great agter the tent is pealed off.
 
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Would Goo-BeGone work as well?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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I would try brake cleaner. It won't hurt paint, but you'd need good air circulation. Jag
 
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 02:17 PM
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beautiful truck jag. I would agree with the gasoline remark btw although depending on your paint it can stain it. although i clean just about everything with gasoline lol.
 
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