7d8

Hi, does anyone have a way of removing old window tint off the rear window that is equiped with defrost? The tint is baked on and is coming off in micro pieces. I am affraid of using the razor blade because I think it will ruin the defrost tape.

engle1147

I razored mine off and the defogger wires got cut in the process(guess I shouldn't do this as a career).....I took it to the tint guys for new tint and they said I took it off wrong.....they said the correct way is to run the razor along the side the metal strips and peel the tint away for each wire. I've never tried it this way...but that was what I was told. ..this tint guy was very believable. Small breaks in the defogger strips can be reparied without too much trouble.

LannyL81

I read to use a heat gun to soften the adhesive and then pull the tint off. The tint film comes off pretty easy...its the ahesive that it leaves behind that is the problem.

I have not tried this yet, but sure need to.

7d8

Thanks, I will try the heat gun. I used that to take off decals from my vert Iroc. I think alcohol should remove the glue.
Thanks again

El T1

I saw some tint removal spray at the parts store (but perhaps it's alcohol).

BlackC6LS3

Take it to a tint place. Best $20 you'll ever spend.

kittmaster

Best to leave this to the pros.......serious......I just had the vette redone....they removed the old rear and two windows........redid the whole thing......cost me $350, but doesn't matter......every gridline still works......and the job is near perfect......money well spent considering new glass for the rear is $1200

93lt1fun

I've successfully used Goo Off for removing glue. Not on tinted windows but to remove glue from inspection stickers on the windows. Works good! You need to let it sit for a few seconds then wipe off. You can also try the products sold for removing bugs and tar.

I've got a '93 with original window tint. I need to get it replaced and I've been debating what to do. I may try it on my own and depending on how it goes I'll decide if I should do it myself or have the professionals do it!

runner140*

I did.

grinditout

Take a roll of good tape, I big black garbage bag and a bottle of staright amonia.

Lay bag on top of window, split bag to make 1 big sheet then trim about 1 inch short of window ends.

Tape bag on bottom of window edges 3/4 of the way around window.

Load spray bottle with amonia and spray on underside of window and in bag. tape shut, park in sun.

wait 1/2 day ....

Lay drop cloth/ plastic in back of car and remove bag.
film should be pliable..DO NOT USE RAZOR BLADE ON SILVER LINES.

plastic scraper, heat gun, acetone.

clean with alcohol then soap and water,,,

Tint with premium tint.

car5car

Keep film wet, it is going easy. Glue is a different story...

navy_vette

I was lucky. The people who put the tint on my car should be fired, so it came off easy. With really tough stuff, i have heard a few stories. The best way I've seen it done is really REALLY hot soapy water. My buddy used a metal spray can, put the soapy water in there, put it in boiling water, then used 2 mechanic's gloves on one hand to spray it on. Then, he used a wedge squeegee (the thing they use to put it on) pushing the sharp edge of it against the tint.

Worked for him, maybe for you.

davidarnesen

Heres a post i typed up on another forum


http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...highlight=tint

car5car

Great job, David! What about glue? Did glue stay on film or you dealt with it after?