Window tint removal
 

Any tricks/tips for removing old tint from windows? Yes, they are windows for my 911, so not OT. Thanks for the help!

Not being cocky, but do a search. Just covered and much info.

Amonia has been mentioned before. I think you can hold a rag of acetone on the surface for a time to curdle up the film in order to get the amonia inside. New single edge razor blades are ralatively safe on glass if you buy good ones and don't use them very long.

It depends on which windows. The stuff that works is Jasco floor adheasive remover you can buy at the hardware store. The problem is if you get it on your interior parts you will be not happy.

I removed the quarter windows since they just bolt on. Got them on a saw horse, let the goo melt the tint and boom, done. For the door glass I masked the hell out of the door panel and used the Jasco on the windows in place. The rear glass is the toughest and I ended up removing it. If one is carefull the gasket can be re-used on a rear window. I was glad I pulled it because I found a spot of soon to be rust under the gasket lip.

Alex

Alex, do you just wipe up the mess with paper towels?

Just lift a corner with a razor blade, peel it off, spray the remainder with soapy water and let sit for a minute, then use a razor blade to remove the "goop". It works best if you can spray the soapy water between the tint and window (in the "crack") as you peel it off, this will help with removal.... just let the water do the work. If you can peel in a downward angle, this allows the water to stay between the tint and window and soften the glue as you peel down.

Solvents usually aren't necessary, the glue is typically water soluable (I haven't encountered any that weren't water soluble). Soapy water is what is used to soften the glue and make it sticky when the tint was originally applied.

I've done many cars this way, and it's not a difficult job. The soapy water is easy to clean up, and you don't have to worry about getting solvents on your upholstery or interior.

If the soapy water doesn't work, then you can always resort to solvents. :)

HTH.