HELP, Window Tint Removal

[abush1971]

My tint is old and turning purple. I started to peel it off, but it is leaving behind the sticky stuff on my window. Is there any easy way to get that stuff off?

[dedpedal]

Windex and some soapy water with a razor blade on windows without a defroster. For defroster windows, I soak the film with windex/soapy water and cover it with a garbage bag overnight or let it sit in the sun for a couple hours then gently peel the film off.
Good luck!

[Sharad]

if you have a steamer, that works well too!

[blueoval4ever]

409 and the bag is my favorite method, 000 grade steel wool and 409 will take the adhesive off if any is left after the film comes off. I guarantee you'll have some adhesive left on the glass after the film comes off.

[DeckerEnt]

The adhesive is the bitchy part. I have a dry cleaning solvent that takes it off in no time but it is a proffesional thing. If you stop by my shop one night, I could take care of it.
Keith

[PaulFiveOh]

The adhesive is the bitchy part. I have a dry cleaning solvent that takes it off in no time but it is a proffesional thing. If you stop by my shop one night, I could take care of it.
Keith

You just have all the cool shit dont you hah

[JaxWax]

What you want is a Citrus-Based cleaner. Works like a charm! :coo1:

- Scott

[abush1971]

The adhesive is the bitchy part. I have a dry cleaning solvent that takes it off in no time but it is a proffesional thing. If you stop by my shop one night, I could take care of it.
Keith


Hey Keith, you are near Dickmenns right? I will try a few of these other ideas today. I send you a PM if I still need help. Thanks everyone for the quick responses.

[cstreu1026]

Good luck Andy. It always seemed like it would be a real bitch to take window tint off, but I had the windows on the Mustang redone after I got married and the guy took off the old tint and applied the new stuff in a few hours. I guess you just have to know the right tricks.

[abush1971]

it only took about 2 hours once I got going. Little bit of soupy water, little bit of lemon windex, and a lot of elbow grease.