GrassyKnoll
05-08-2007, 03:03 PM
DISCLAIMER: Razor blades can scratch class. You are advised to use these carefully! You are also advised NOT to use this guide on the back window or any tint covering defroster strips. Defroster strips will lift off as the tint is removed.
Materials:
- 1 hot sunny day
- 1 can goo-gone adhesive removal spray
- 1 bottle Windex or similar glass cleaner
- 1 razor blade with holder (1 sharp blade should be enough)
- 2 old clean sox (or rag, but sox work well)
- 1 pair latex gloves
- 1 industrial or yard cleanup size trash bag
Procedure:
1: Park the car in the sun mid-day and let the windows heat up for about an hour. You might have to do this in two parts if you can't get all windows in the sun.
2: Remove the inside door panel on the door being detinted. This gives you better access to the tint that is applied below the rubber suction line on the window.
3: Cover the door panel with the trash bag (if it is not fully removed) this will prevent the interior leather / fabric from getting adhesive or chemicals on it.
4: Start at a top corner and gently scrape the razor blade on the inside of the window, sharp side facing toward the car. The tint will begin to peel up. Douse the area with the adhesive remover. Continue to use the razor blade until you have enough tint to grab onto. The tint is comprised of two layers, the tint and the adhesive that keeps it on. As you begin to pull the tint, make sure that you are removing both layers at once. You might need to apply more adhesive remover. It is alright if not all of it comes off at first, but the more the better (it is harder to remove later).
5: Place one of the socks over your right hand. Douse the sock in adhesive remover (I suggest you wear rubber gloves to protect your hands underneath). Use your left hand to peel the tint off in a steady motion. If you remove it at a medium CONSTANT speed, you are most likely to remove all of the adhesion. Use your right hand with the stock on it and constantly rub the line where the tint is being removed from the window. Follow the line as you remove more tint. This helps to continually remove the adhesion as the tint is removed.
6: After the tint is removed, throw it away and return to the window. Using the sock that is covered with adhesive remover, wipe the window down being sure that you remove all adhesive residue on the window. You will probably need to spray down the window a couple more times or spray more on the sock to get the rest of the adhesive off.
7: After you are sure all of the adhesive is off (be careful, it is hard to see) douse the other sock in windex. Scrub the window down to make sure all of the adhesive remover is cleaned off of the glass. I suggest you clean both sides of the window thoroughly as to avoid left-over adhesive remover. This chemical will not harm your class, but as you roll the window up and down it will get on the rubber suction lines on the inside and outside of the window. Over time it may eat at the rubber. This chemical may also cause your windows to fog up, so cleaning the glass is a good idea.
You're done! You may want to know why on earth anyone would want to take their expensive window tinting off!!! Some states don't allow window tinting so it is always a good idea to know how to take it off. For guaranteed results, take the car to a tint shop and they will de-tint. However, you are likely to get charged at least $40 a window, so why not do it yourself? I recommend taking the car to a tint shop if you want to de-tint any defroster lined windows as they are more professional about removing this tint. Most shops will not guarantee results but you are probably better off with someone else to blame when your defroster lines get torn off!
Materials:
- 1 hot sunny day
- 1 can goo-gone adhesive removal spray
- 1 bottle Windex or similar glass cleaner
- 1 razor blade with holder (1 sharp blade should be enough)
- 2 old clean sox (or rag, but sox work well)
- 1 pair latex gloves
- 1 industrial or yard cleanup size trash bag
Procedure:
1: Park the car in the sun mid-day and let the windows heat up for about an hour. You might have to do this in two parts if you can't get all windows in the sun.
2: Remove the inside door panel on the door being detinted. This gives you better access to the tint that is applied below the rubber suction line on the window.
3: Cover the door panel with the trash bag (if it is not fully removed) this will prevent the interior leather / fabric from getting adhesive or chemicals on it.
4: Start at a top corner and gently scrape the razor blade on the inside of the window, sharp side facing toward the car. The tint will begin to peel up. Douse the area with the adhesive remover. Continue to use the razor blade until you have enough tint to grab onto. The tint is comprised of two layers, the tint and the adhesive that keeps it on. As you begin to pull the tint, make sure that you are removing both layers at once. You might need to apply more adhesive remover. It is alright if not all of it comes off at first, but the more the better (it is harder to remove later).
5: Place one of the socks over your right hand. Douse the sock in adhesive remover (I suggest you wear rubber gloves to protect your hands underneath). Use your left hand to peel the tint off in a steady motion. If you remove it at a medium CONSTANT speed, you are most likely to remove all of the adhesion. Use your right hand with the stock on it and constantly rub the line where the tint is being removed from the window. Follow the line as you remove more tint. This helps to continually remove the adhesion as the tint is removed.
6: After the tint is removed, throw it away and return to the window. Using the sock that is covered with adhesive remover, wipe the window down being sure that you remove all adhesive residue on the window. You will probably need to spray down the window a couple more times or spray more on the sock to get the rest of the adhesive off.
7: After you are sure all of the adhesive is off (be careful, it is hard to see) douse the other sock in windex. Scrub the window down to make sure all of the adhesive remover is cleaned off of the glass. I suggest you clean both sides of the window thoroughly as to avoid left-over adhesive remover. This chemical will not harm your class, but as you roll the window up and down it will get on the rubber suction lines on the inside and outside of the window. Over time it may eat at the rubber. This chemical may also cause your windows to fog up, so cleaning the glass is a good idea.
You're done! You may want to know why on earth anyone would want to take their expensive window tinting off!!! Some states don't allow window tinting so it is always a good idea to know how to take it off. For guaranteed results, take the car to a tint shop and they will de-tint. However, you are likely to get charged at least $40 a window, so why not do it yourself? I recommend taking the car to a tint shop if you want to de-tint any defroster lined windows as they are more professional about removing this tint. Most shops will not guarantee results but you are probably better off with someone else to blame when your defroster lines get torn off!