How to Take Tint Off
While window tint appears on many cars on the road, often times the tint requires removal. Some local laws prohibit the use of window tint, citing drivers and requiring them to have it removed. While the first thought may be to pay to have the tint professionally removed, use a few household items to remove tint from windows just as well. Remove the tint yourself just as good as a professional in a quick and easy process.
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Instructions
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Fill a bowl with 5 cups of warm water and a small amount of dish soap. Use the sponge to mix the water and soap until you create a soapy solution.
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Roll your window down half an inch and rub the entire inner surface of the tinted window with the solution. While wet, cover the entire inner surface of the window with a sheet of newspaper. The solution should cause the newspaper to stick to the window. Apply more solution to moisten the newspaper every 20 minutes for an hour.
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Peel the top of the tint by placing the razor blade horizontally between the window and the tint film. Gently slide the blade down one inch as you move from left to right covering the entire surface of the window. The tint as well as the newspaper should begin to remove from the window.
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Peel the tint down from the window with your hands as you continue to use the razor blade. Use your hand as it easily slides down and use the razor if the tint film begins to tear. Roll the window up completely and remove the tint at the bottom using the razor blade.
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Apply rubbing alcohol to the inner surface over the window with a cloth to remove any sticky residue that may remain. After covering the entire surface with the alcohol, wipe down the window with a dry cloth.
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Visually inspect the window to ensure all tint is gone. Repeat steps for remaining windows.
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Tips & Warnings
Use caution when using razor blade as to not cut yourself or scrape your window.
