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Old Nov 22, 2008, 05:07 PM   #1
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How do I remove window tint?

I had it done to my truck by a shop, and now my dad has my truck and he hates the tint, how do i remove it?
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Old Nov 22, 2008, 05:10 PM   #2
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gotta rip the tint off...heating it helps if you can get water behind the tint its helps as well, but to be more specific most people who tint cars have a special glue remover...the tint isnt the problem the glue is...it looks horrible afterwards
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Old Dec 14, 2008, 05:17 PM   #3
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i have a tint shop and here is what i do
- whenever i remove tint... the easiest way is to use a steamer. the steam sort of cooks the adhesive. when properly done it'll be mess free. you a skill though to be able to do it adhesive-free.
- in the absence of steamer. all you have to do is use a trash bag enough to cover the whole glass. spray the glass (in and out) with your slip solution (baby shampoo + water). cover the glass wtih trash bag (in and out) and let it sit under the hot sun. when the slip dries out, just spray again. longetivity depends on the adhesive and the heat.

for remaining adhesive (hopefully not too much), just scrape if off with your slip solution and sharp blade...

no other method exists yet.

just a word of caution. if you have a demister/defogger or whatever that orange thing is called in your location, you have 50/50 chance of survival for this no matter how good you are no matter what method
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