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Originally Posted by speeder
This is your answer. Professional tinters who do this everyday for a living do not use ammonia and trash bags taped to the inside of windows.
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Actually, many do (and no tape is required, lol). Probably depends at on your locale, but not many pros here in AZ are going to break out a steamer in the summer when it's 100+ degrees outside. A lot of pros simply use a heat gun to remove the film, then soapy water and a 6" scraper and muscle to make quick work of the glue residue. No doubt tons of pro shops have/use steamers as well, as they are great for many tasks. However, you will have to spend well over $100 to get one that is actually worthwhile/capable. If you already own a decent one, great. If not, then you probably aren't keen on spending that kind of money for a one-time DIY job.
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Originally Posted by speeder
A small steamer, once you get the technique down, is the only intelligent was to remove tint film.
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No. It's certainly one method, but it's not without drawbacks. With a steamer:
1. More time/patience is required.
2. They can/will saturate everything in sight, and turn then inside of a car into a sauna (especially when working the back glass).
3. They can/will burn you easily.
4. It's the most expensive option, if you don't have one already.
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Originally Posted by speeder
Super-fine steel wool, (like 000 or 0000), is the only safe way to clean residue off of rear windows w defrost lines. Use lots of soapy water, mix DW liquid w water in a spray bottle.  |
Steel wool is messy, sheds particles everywhere, contains oil, and is a heath/fire hazard. No thanks.
As Cooper911SC mentioned above (and IIRC, hes a pro detailer), the blue (no-scratch) Scotch-Brite pads are a much better option for that task.
Again, YMMV...