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03-25-2009, 03:47 PM
how to: remove window tint
Materials:
Warm sunny day
Tarp
Large plastic garbage bag
Undiluted Ammonia
Windex (a glass cleaner)
Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo
Paper towels
Fine steel wool
Razor blades
1. Cut the garbage bag in roughly the shape of the window, spray soapy water on the outside, cover it with the black trash bag and smooth the plastic flat.
Most window tint is constructed of multiple layers of film. When left under the hot sun, the garbage bag will absorb heat, helping the film peel off in one piece.
http://www.tintcenter.com/img/articles/removal2.jpg
2. Protect all inside surfaces near the rear window with a tarp: speakers, rear light, and upholstered surfaces, then spray the entire window film with undiluted ammonia. Keep that shit away from rubber trims n stuff as it'll turn it white like dried cum stains (per evolved_st8)
Undiluted ammonia has a strong smell. It is recommended that you hold your breath or wear a face mask.
http://www.tintcenter.com/img/articles/removal3.jpg
3. While the ammonia is still wet, trap the ammonia against the window film with another trash bag or plastic wrap. Park the car with the rear window facing the sun for an hour to soften the tint's adhesive.
http://www.tintcenter.com/img/articles/removal4.jpg
4. Now we can start peeling the window film. Use your fingernail or razor blade lift the window film in a corner of the window, and try to peel the film off in one entire piece. Keep the tint moist with ammonia as you strip.
Use a razor blade to scrape off any tint that did not peel. Be careful not to cut the defroster lines.
http://www.tintcenter.com/img/articles/removal5.jpg[img]
5. 5. Remove the any residual adhesive with ammonia and Super-Fine steel wool, wiping with paper towel before it dries.
Remove the exterior trash bag, and clean window thoroughly with glass cleaner and baby shampoo.
[img]http://www.tintcenter.com/img/articles/removal6.jpg
Credit: Tintcenter.com
Materials:
Warm sunny day
Tarp
Large plastic garbage bag
Undiluted Ammonia
Windex (a glass cleaner)
Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo
Paper towels
Fine steel wool
Razor blades
1. Cut the garbage bag in roughly the shape of the window, spray soapy water on the outside, cover it with the black trash bag and smooth the plastic flat.
Most window tint is constructed of multiple layers of film. When left under the hot sun, the garbage bag will absorb heat, helping the film peel off in one piece.
http://www.tintcenter.com/img/articles/removal2.jpg
2. Protect all inside surfaces near the rear window with a tarp: speakers, rear light, and upholstered surfaces, then spray the entire window film with undiluted ammonia. Keep that shit away from rubber trims n stuff as it'll turn it white like dried cum stains (per evolved_st8)
Undiluted ammonia has a strong smell. It is recommended that you hold your breath or wear a face mask.
http://www.tintcenter.com/img/articles/removal3.jpg
3. While the ammonia is still wet, trap the ammonia against the window film with another trash bag or plastic wrap. Park the car with the rear window facing the sun for an hour to soften the tint's adhesive.
http://www.tintcenter.com/img/articles/removal4.jpg
4. Now we can start peeling the window film. Use your fingernail or razor blade lift the window film in a corner of the window, and try to peel the film off in one entire piece. Keep the tint moist with ammonia as you strip.
Use a razor blade to scrape off any tint that did not peel. Be careful not to cut the defroster lines.
http://www.tintcenter.com/img/articles/removal5.jpg[img]
5. 5. Remove the any residual adhesive with ammonia and Super-Fine steel wool, wiping with paper towel before it dries.
Remove the exterior trash bag, and clean window thoroughly with glass cleaner and baby shampoo.
[img]http://www.tintcenter.com/img/articles/removal6.jpg
Credit: Tintcenter.com