Removing Window Tint

90civicrider · #1 10-03-2003, 11:41 AM

Has anyone ever done this ?
I'm wondering what to use, or what to use to make the job easier.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

marked001 · #2 10-03-2003, 11:49 AM

.. I vaguely remember something about ammonia?

just remember to watch out for your rear defroster with the razor blade

amy@af · #3 10-03-2003, 12:51 PM

i don't know what kind of store chains you have there...i do know places (here) like wal-mart, k-mart, and target have window tint removal stuff in the auto section next to the tinting supplies

you could also try calling around to tinting shops and see what they say. tell them "i need to know how to get if off before i can schedule an appointment for you to put new tint in" muhahahahaha

crxlvr · #4 10-03-2003, 01:50 PM

use a razor blade from one corner, once you get enough off to slide your fingers on just rip it off.

amy@af · #5 10-03-2003, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crxlvr

use a razor blade from one corner, once you get enough off to slide your fingers on just rip it off.

okay, i am NEVER calling you if i need any type of bandage removal....you're ruthless

CRX89 · #6 10-03-2003, 03:14 PM

I used a razor blade and wd 40...wd 40 made the glue ball up like a buger of rubber cement. Took about 30-45 minutes to do my pass door and windshield. Be carefull if your a dumbass cause the blade will cut you bad enough for stitches.

gsf1200m · #7 10-03-2003, 04:24 PM

Like they said just rip off the tint, and then you can just scrape all the glue with a razor blade.
WD-40 and stuff like that will make it a little bit easier but is not really needed.

slammed89civic · #8 10-04-2003, 12:13 AM

use zippo fluid, it makes the adhesive non sticky, so you dont even get much residue left from it.

BullShifter · #9 10-04-2003, 01:41 AM

check out www.tintdude.com for multiple ways of removing - tips from the pros.

The best way to remove tint from a rear window with defrost is to smash the window & get one from the junkyard.

90civicracer · #10 12-30-2003, 12:16 AM

Sorry to bring up such an old thread but me and my dad are removing my tint right now and was wondering if there are any other ways that could make this easier...Currently we're using the razor blade and wd-40. I read through that tintdude.com site and i think i am gonna try heating it since its like 10 degrees outside (granted im doing it in the garage). Thanx guys.

BullShifter · #11 12-30-2003, 12:24 AM

Heat gun or blow dryer atleast should be used to heat. Glass cleaner & razor blades always works the best for me.

90civicracer · #12 12-30-2003, 12:39 AM

Yeah its like cold as fuck right now and we started to take off the the one side windshield and it wasn't coming off as easy then we tried a blow dryer on the other side and it worked great...came off in one sheet. Now all we have to do is get the glue off of that side and finish up takin the rest off the side we started on. Oh yeah, the we have the dreaded rear window with bubbles up the ass but im worried about cutting the defrost lines. Got any other things i should know about to save my defrost lines...and if i have a shop take off just the back windshield tint how much u think ir normally runs? Thanks a lot jackasssi.

BullShifter · #13 12-30-2003, 12:57 AM

Back window - throw a rock through it & call the insurance company

For real, I have tired the garbage bag trick once & it actually worked. I'd say $25-$50 for a pro. depending on method used/size, a steamer is the safest/quickest but usually cost more. Many places have you sign a waiver for rear defrost damage - not their problem. JB Weld can be used to repair some cut defroster lines. Before messin' with the rear winder, I'd call around for quotes on removal.

Garbage bag - use a heat gun or blower dryer instead of the sun.
http://www.tintdude.com/remove.html

90civicracer · #14 12-30-2003, 01:24 AM

I noticed under the "User Submitted Tips" the first person says use 409 instead of ammonia and since i dont have any ammonia do u think this would work? The other windows have come off good when using the blow dryer to heat em up and im thinking using the 409 and letting it soak some then peeling it off. I am not sure though, i might just go down there and say i thought they were gonna remove it as part of the price (cuz its hella expensive up here in SE Washington) and if they make me pay for the back window then ill pay them.

BullShifter · #15 12-30-2003, 01:59 AM

409 probably has amonia in it, like most glass cleaners do.

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