How to Remove Tint From the Mirror or Glass
One bad thing about window and glass tint is that it will eventually deteriorate. When this happens, the tint has to be taken off. You will know when the time comes because there will be bubbles in the film or it will have a purple hue. This happens when the dyes in the film break down or when the adhesive starts to give way. Remove tint yourself in just a few hours to save a lot of money as opposed to having it professionally removed.
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Things You'll Need
- Black trash bags
- Scissors
- 2 spray bottles
- Hot, soapy water
- Tarp
- Ammonia
- Face mask
- Steel wool
- Razor blade
- Glass cleaner
- Paper towel
- Sunshine
Instructions
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Cut a large black trash bag to the shape of the windows that you want to remove the tint from.
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Fill a spray bottle with hot, soapy water and spray the outside of the window. Do only one window at a time. Place the precut piece of trash bag onto the window. The water will allow the bag to stick--just use your hand to smooth it down.
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Cover all inside areas near the window to protect it from damage. Use a tarp or something else waterproof.
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Use a second spray bottle filled with undiluted ammonia and spray the inside of the window generously. Wear a face mask when you do this.
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Place another precut piece of the trash bag on the window before the ammonia can run off. This will trap the ammonia between the window and the plastic.
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Allow as much sunshine to hit this area as possible. If you are removing tint from a car, move the car so it is located in the sun. Let it remain in the sun for about one hour.
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Use a razor blade to lift the corner of the film. If possible, try to peel it all off as one sheet. If the ammonia has dried, reapply it so the window stays moist.
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Scrape any remaining tint with a razor blade and eliminate any leftover adhesive with more ammonia and steel wool.
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Take the trash bag off of the outside window and wash all windows with glass cleaner.
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Tips & Warnings
Undiluted ammonia is very strong, so ventilate the area well and wear face protection.
References
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