Remove aftermarket tint
02-08-07, 01:21 PM
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Remove aftermarket tint
Some schmuck tinted the rear window on my SC at one point and now its all bubbly and crappy looking. I tried using a head gun to get it off but it came off but the adhesive is still stuck on the window. Is there an easier way to get this crap with out leaving adhesive?
02-08-07, 03:09 PM
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You can use one of those nice shirt steamers or if its really hot outside you can tape a cut plastic bag the same size as the rear window. Tape the lower section of the plastic bag to the lower corners of the window (also cover the rear speaker area so that water does not drip down and soak into the carpet) followed by spraying a bunch of water onto the window itself and finally tape the plastic to the top corners of the window. Let this sit in the sun for an hour or two and every half hour spray more water in between the seal. The key is to generate ast much heated moisture in between the window and the bag. Use a wool pad to remove all the softened up adhesive.
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02-08-07, 03:13 PM
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You can use one of those nice shirt steamers or if its really hot outside you can tape a cut plastic bag the same size as the rear window. Tape the lower section of the plastic bag to the lower corners of the window (also cover the rear speaker area so that water does not drip down and soak into the carpet) followed by spraying a bunch of water onto the window itself and finally tape the plastic to the top corners of the window. Let this sit in the sun for an hour or two and every half hour spray more water in between the seal. The key is to generate ast much heated moisture in between the window and the bag. Use a wool pad to remove all the softened up adhesive.
02-08-07, 03:14 PM
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02-08-07, 03:22 PM
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they = a tint or body shop i suppose, they'll remove for a minimal fee ( < $20) if anything, if you are having it retinted then they'll remove it for free
02-08-07, 04:27 PM
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I've removed tint a bunch of times
Pull off the old tint. It will leave the sticky film that seems impossible to remove. Mask off the area real good and use Regular Easy-Off Oven Cleaner spray.
Spray that on let it bubble up and simply wipe it off. Super easy. but if you get that stuff on ANYTHING other than the glass the cleaner will etch, burn, or stain any other surface. So mask it off real good. but That's what I found to work the best. I've done it a least 3 times and tried a lot of diffrent stuff, 409, ammoina, GooGone. Never used steel wool. It'll just scratch the glass. Never did a back window with the defroster lines though.
Oh brother... Why do I bother posting up fixes if you just throw your hands up and say oh well thanks for the input guys but i'm going to take it some where to get it done. It's just tint. Sheesh...
Spray that on let it bubble up and simply wipe it off. Super easy. but if you get that stuff on ANYTHING other than the glass the cleaner will etch, burn, or stain any other surface. So mask it off real good. but That's what I found to work the best. I've done it a least 3 times and tried a lot of diffrent stuff, 409, ammoina, GooGone. Never used steel wool. It'll just scratch the glass. Never did a back window with the defroster lines though.
Oh brother... Why do I bother posting up fixes if you just throw your hands up and say oh well thanks for the input guys but i'm going to take it some where to get it done. It's just tint. Sheesh...
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02-08-07, 04:30 PM
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Mine's the same way-- bubbles and all -- can't wait to get that crap off and get it done professionally to protect the rear seats--
Coupe's are super cool since there's only 2 door windows you have to pay for tint on--- hopefully they won't charge much for quarter glass....
Coupe's are super cool since there's only 2 door windows you have to pay for tint on--- hopefully they won't charge much for quarter glass....
02-08-07, 07:07 PM
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Easiest way to do it is with 409 cleaner and steel wool anything with ammonia(windex) in it will harden up the glue if your not quick. Go to home depot or ace and get some 0000 Grade steel wool. After u start out at one corner with a razor and peel the first layer of the tint off there will still be nasty adhesive left on the window. A razor blade will work but u risk damaging the defrost lines. Steel wool is the best bet. Do it right the first time so you don't have to pay someone to fix it.