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How to Remove the Tint From Your Windows

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Summary: If you have peeling tint on the side windows of your car and just want to remove it, you don't need to pay an exorbitant amount of cash to some hack at a shop. Follow these simple guidelines to learn how to do yourself.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Gather the following tools and materials: a single-edged razor, a clean rag and all-purpose spray cleaner.

  2. Step 2

    Use the razor to grab at a corner of the film.

  3. Step 3

    Pull the film off.

  4. Step 4

    Spray the cleaner on the glass.

  5. Step 5

    Re-cover the window with the film and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Remove the film again.

  7. Step 7

    Spray more cleaner on the glass and use the razor to scrape off any film residue.

  8. Step 8

    Wipe the glass clean with a rag.

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Pneurbies said

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on 12/18/2008 Just did my windows, you don't need any money to do it this way - Just use your nails to get a corner and peel very slowly about an inch every 10-15 seconds. and it should take the adhesive along with the film. i just ripped one side off quickly and i had to scrub off adhesive for 45 mins using windex and a rough old towel. if you accidently pull the film too fast for a spot, don't worry, windex does work well with getting the adhesive off.

Note: be EXTRA careful around the bottom of the window where it slides down into the door frame, if you pull that part too fast, your windows might squeak when you roll them down.

Pneurbies said

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on 12/18/2008 Just did my windows, you don't need any money to do it this way - Just use your nails to get a corner and peel very slowly about an inch every 10-15 seconds. and it should take the adhesive along with the film. i just ripped one side off quickly and i had to scrub off adhesive for 45 mins using windex and a rough old towel. if you accidently pull the film too fast for a spot, don't worry, windex does work well with getting the adhesive off.

Note: be EXTRA careful around the bottom of the window where it slides down into the door frame, if you pull that part too fast, your windows might squeak when you roll them down.

Pneurbies said

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on 12/18/2008 Just did my windows, you don't need any money to do it this way - Just use your nails to get a corner and peel very slowly about an inch every 10-15 seconds. and it should take the adhesive along with the film. i just ripped one side off quickly and i had to scrub off adhesive for 45 mins using windex and a rough old towel. if you accidently pull the film too fast for a spot, don't worry, windex does work well with getting the adhesive off.

Note: be EXTRA careful around the bottom of the window where it slides down into the door frame, if you pull that part too fast, your windows might squeak when you roll them down.

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on 7/16/2007 Works Like A Charm. Done In About 30 Minutes And Ready To Re-Tint.
Thanks

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on 1/6/2007 REMOVE YOUR TINT IN 5 MINUTES!
Use a razor to start the peel.
Peel off tint.
Soak the remaining sticky residue on the window with 70% ISOPROPYL alcohol.
Scrub with paper towel, 5 minutes of elbow grease.
Spray with Windex, wipe clear.

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