window tint removal ?
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i went to the advance auto and the guy told me to use steel wool pad and that would be quicker and cheaper than the 7.00 bottle of tint remover. it worked very well.
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I used a razor and the remover on the windows, left the rear up to the tint guy because i didnt not want to take that risk of not having a defroster, I suggest you do the same, it will be worth it in the end.
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I have a good friend who does window tint. Long story short....
1) Take window cleaner with ammonia or just use ammonia mixed with water.
2) Generously spray the tinted area (inside the car not outside) you are seeking to remove.
3) Place a black plastic trash bag over the tinted area (once again inside the car and not out).
4) Leave in direct sunlight for 30 mins or heat area with hairdryer. This step and the ammonia solution helps liquify the adhesive behind the tint.
5) Peel off the tint. Most cases I have witness does not even require a razor blade. If any stubborn adhesive does remain then spray liberally with the ammonia and with gentle pressure scrape with razor blade.
After the first time I watched him remove and apply new tint on my car I felt it would be simple for me to perform the same task. It's just time consuming and I'm lazy.
1) Take window cleaner with ammonia or just use ammonia mixed with water.
2) Generously spray the tinted area (inside the car not outside) you are seeking to remove.
3) Place a black plastic trash bag over the tinted area (once again inside the car and not out).
4) Leave in direct sunlight for 30 mins or heat area with hairdryer. This step and the ammonia solution helps liquify the adhesive behind the tint.
5) Peel off the tint. Most cases I have witness does not even require a razor blade. If any stubborn adhesive does remain then spray liberally with the ammonia and with gentle pressure scrape with razor blade.
After the first time I watched him remove and apply new tint on my car I felt it would be simple for me to perform the same task. It's just time consuming and I'm lazy.
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Regarding the razor method - I don't know if it would do the same thing to a car window, but I removed a sheet of frosted tint from the window in my office with a razor and realized later that I had put a billion little scratches in my window. By the way, don't use a Scotbright pad either as I scratched the windshield of my RX with one of those on time while removing some residue from it.
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Regarding the razor method - I don't know if it would do the same thing to a car window, but I removed a sheet of frosted tint from the window in my office with a razor and realized later that I had put a billion little scratches in my window. By the way, don't use a Scotbright pad either as I scratched the windshield of my RX with one of those on time while removing some residue from it.
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