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Window Tint Removal.

Started by Weezy · 29 Jan 2009 · 19 replies

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WeezyArchived member
Hey guys, I have removed alot of window tint at my previous job so I thought I would throw up a tech article. First off what you will need guys; - Heat gun and if you dont have one, steal your gfs, sister, mum, hair dryer. - Razor blades. - 2000 grade steel wool (can be found at any hardware store or paint shop) - Methlated spirits - Couple clean rags Alright, this is basically how its done with minimal effort. Heat the glass surface that doesn't have the tint on it (outter side) untill almost too hot you can't touch but not too hot the bigger patch you can heat up the better, then in the conrner slit the tint and peel away, sometimes you can be lucky enuf that all the window tint will come off all at once or maybe even leave no glue, however dont peel away if the glass is not hot. Then once the tint has been removed and the glue is left behind, soak the steel wool in metho and rub the glass with the steel wool in a circular motion quick hard and quick and then wipe away with a clean rag. This should leave the glass clean and micky mouse. Hope this helps guys, Wayne.
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group3tArchived member
good info I used citrus acid seemed to work then cleaned it off with metho. ***To all the dumb ****s heats up the glass too much it will crack***
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injv8LEArchived member
i just peeled off the tint then soaked the glue left on the window in windex and used a green scouring pad to rub off the glue ( rubbed very lightly and didnt rush ). came off real easy.
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WeezyArchived member
Sorry boss Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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WHTGMHArchived member
i just peeled the tint and used thinners 5 min job lol
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WeezyArchived member
Not always that easy especially if the tint is a couple years old and fcvked from the sun . Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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shonkytrbArchived member
this is good info just 2 questions 1-how long would it take to get the worst tint off ? 2-and how long for an easy tint to get off ? just gives us an idea with the time involved to do the job.
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vlctsArchived member
i paid $100 and got pro-tint to do it, turned out 100% more than happy with it
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PSI_WAGNArchived member
http://www.tintprofessor.com.au/how-...e-window-tint/ (http://www.tintprofessor.com.au/how-to-remove-window-tint/) gives an example of how to do it. could help some people
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WeezyArchived member
The worst possiable tint that comes off 1cm peices at a time like fpos can take upto a couple hours if every window is covered and the glass looking totally clean no glue, and if the tint is good then it can only take like 30 minutes for a whole car. Some of the japanese tint car be a real cvnt when peeling off the film as even if the glass is heated it may still come off in 1098349284 different little peices.
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vlctsArchived member
the tint professor done a really bad job on one of my vl's i wouldnt reccomend them one bit
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96 vs ssArchived member
Just got my tint removed for $80 only took them about an hour and half. Fcuk doing it yourself lol
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NASTY1Archived member
come and do mine weezy lol
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freEze_dKArchived member
You forgot to mention NOT do do the back window with the razor blade because it wrecks the demister circuit
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WeezyArchived member
Thanks for that.
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rsn-wpnArchived member
i just used windex and a razor but good tips weezy thanks Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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NASTY1Archived member
so how do you do the back window with no razor?
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DVO_17Archived member
good Q NASTY1. also my front passenger door tint has pealed a 15cm line thru the middle looks shlt, but i'm not fussed for now. my Q is i goto pass over pits so do you reckon they will have a cry over it.
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NASTY1Archived member
dunno about wa but here in sa they hate tint they usualy tell us to take it off at least the 2 front windows
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DVO_17Archived member
fairo. well im puttin it over on moday to find out wat they want done so i'll soon find out..
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