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ehendrikd
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removing aftermarket tint Mon, 22 August 2005 23:39 Go to next message
hi all

the sprintah has a really shitty aftermaket tint on the side windows, bubbles and all. i definately want to get rid of it, looks crap and i dont think cams are too happy about aftermarket tints either.

its very thin flakey stuff, doesnt peel off like a sticker would, does anyone have any suggestions on how to get it off effectively? anyone done this before?

cheers
evan
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shinybluesteel
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Re: removing aftermarket tint Mon, 22 August 2005 23:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
do a search, i think this has come up before.

also, buy some metho, shellite, razor blades and bandaids.
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ehendrikd
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Re: removing aftermarket tint Tue, 23 August 2005 00:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ah ok, i did try a quick search, lots about adding tint, couldn't find anything about getting rid of it.

i shall try again Wink
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bahnugget
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Re: removing aftermarket tint Tue, 23 August 2005 00:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
metho, razor blades and some patience. (when i did it it was hard not to scratch window)
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Corona RT142
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Re: removing aftermarket tint Tue, 23 August 2005 00:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
My uncle removed the tinting on my rear window befor he sold the car to me with a razor blade, no scratches but it took a long time apparently.
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Youngy
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Re: removing aftermarket tint Tue, 23 August 2005 00:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
I often find Google is better than the forums - here is 4 clicks and few key strokes worth for your enjoyment:

http://www.tintdude.com/remove.html

http://www.advanceautoparts.com/english/youcan/htm l/ccr/ccr20021101tr.html

http://www.doityourselftint.com/window_tint_remova l.htm
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ehendrikd
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Re: removing aftermarket tint Tue, 23 August 2005 00:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
cheers youngy Smile

but i also found this:

http://forums.toymods.org.au/index.php?t=msg&t h=7533&rid=2577&S=0d868fc5d438454bec1102ee e3080b38

it sounds like its gonna be a lot of stuffing around. i might look into just paying to get it off Smile
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terra
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Re: removing aftermarket tint Tue, 23 August 2005 03:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
steam it off.

it gets really messy really quick (water everywhere) but its fast, tint-a-car can clear off 5 windows in about 10 minutes with steam lol.
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Corona RT142
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Re: removing aftermarket tint Tue, 23 August 2005 03:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
oh and a good way to remove any residual glue is double D eucalyptus oil, you will probably get high of the stuff though good for a blocked nose. Very Happy
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Re: removing aftermarket tint Tue, 23 August 2005 03:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Corona RT142 wrote on Tue, 23 August 2005 13:48

oh and a good way to remove any residual glue is double D eucalyptus oil


I recommend a citrus based cleaner - much better than the double D oily crap.

Still, double D sounds good............
Wink
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Southo
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Re: removing aftermarket tint Tue, 23 August 2005 03:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Easiest way (from personal experience) is to get hold of a steamer and use it to soften / moisten the tint and then use a blade to lift the edge of the tint and gently peal it away. The steamer needs to both heat and wet the entire film to ensure no glue residue is left sticking to the window.

DO NOT use a razor blade on your rear window defroster lines unless you don't want them to work ever again.

If you take your time and apply enough steam, the old tint will peal away in one piece and leave very little glue residue.

The best way to then clean the glass is with a gentle scouring pad and a little bit of detergent and a bit of elbow grease. Then rinse off with water and dry with a clean lint free towel.
Put towels on your rear parcel shelf, as it will get quite damp otherwise - same goes for door trims - either remove them , or tape plastic over any power window switches etc..

It will take you anywhere from about 30 mins to 2 hrs to remove the tint - depending on how good the steamer is and how sticky the glue is...

You can hire the steamers from Kennards and similar places - get the small wand based ones as they are easier to get into the corners..
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davedave
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Re: removing aftermarket tint Tue, 23 August 2005 04:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
I had a lot of success with just a heat gun, although there's a fine line between hot enough to melt the glue and hot enough to melt the tint Smile
A razor blade was used to remove the little bit of residue glue.
Mine was double tinted and hence pretty tough, this method may not be good for your old tints.
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havabeer
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Re: removing aftermarket tint Tue, 23 August 2005 07:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
i just used ye old paint scraper when i had to remove the tint from my dodgy pulsar, but yeah did need a bit of patients but it wasnt really that hard
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bunkyT18
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Re: removing aftermarket tint Tue, 23 August 2005 07:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
I have used this method with some success with really stubborn crappy tint.
You need;
Some black garden plastic or tuff plastic bags.
Ammonia.
Spray bottle.
Tint removal scraper. (Works out the same as buying lots of razor blades without the hazard of removing your finger tips)

Cut the black plastic into windowlike shapes.

Put the ammonia in a spray bottle and spray either the black plastic or the tinted side of the window with it, then slap the black plastic to the tinted side of the window (duh!) It should seal to the window.

Wait a hour or two or three, come back and remove the black plastic.

Sometimes the tint will come off at this stage or you may have to use the scraper to get it off but it will be easy peasy.

Works best when it's a hot sunny day and the car is parked out in the sun.

Or you could just pay the $100 to $150 to get panel beaters or tint shop to remove it...

PS Use gloves when playing around with ammonia, it's nasty stuff. Beware of fumes too.

[Updated on: Tue, 23 August 2005 07:33]

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ChuckLandwehr
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Re: removing aftermarket tint Wed, 24 August 2005 07:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
From a windscreen specialist:

Never use a scouring pad on glass.



cheers Chuck.
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Southo
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Re: removing aftermarket tint Wed, 24 August 2005 09:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Never had a problem with any of my windows.

(unless we have different ideas of what a gentle scouring pad and detergent is..)
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ChuckLandwehr
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Re: removing aftermarket tint Wed, 24 August 2005 13:12 Go to previous message
My windscreen guy (18 years on the job), tells me that scouring pads will put fine scratches into the glass, leaving a clouding effect.

Panel shops use scouring pads to prep panels prior to repaint.

Southo, yeah your gentle scrub might work for you, but may not work for someone else. Different blokes different strokes.


cheers Chuck.
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