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How to Remove Window Tint
All window film deteriorates with age and eventually have to be removed. Two of the
most common symptoms of dying film are the dreaded "purple film" and the "bubbling
film".
Purple film is caused by non-metallic dyes in the film breaking down and changing
color. Bubbling film is a sign that the adhesive used to apply the tint to the window is
drying out. After a single bubble appears, many more will follow.
Before going futher, TintCenter recommends that you have the window tint removal
performed by a trained professional.
The process can take up to 3 hours and is not easy or pleasant. Improperly
removing window tint can damage defroster lines and radio reception. Is the $50 you
save worth the time and risk? If you aim to get the car tinted again, many tint shops
will throw in the window tint removal for free with a new tint job.
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So you are a true handy-man. These are the household items you will need when
removing window tint:
Black Trash Bags
Ammonia (undiluted)
Super-Fine Steel Wool
Razor Blade or Sharp Knife
Windex Glass Cleaner
3 hours of time
Nice hot sunny day
1. Cut the garbage bag in roughly the shape of the window, spray soapy water on
the outside, cover it with the black trash bag and smooth the plastic flat.
Most window tint is constructed of multiple layers of film. When left under the hot sun,
the garbage bag will absorb heat, helping the film peel off in one piece.
2. Protect all inside surfaces near the rear window with a tarp: speakers, rear light,
and upholstered surfaces, then spray the entire window film with undiluted ammonia.
Undiluted ammonia has a strong smell. It is recommended that you hold your breath
or wear a face mask.
3. While the ammonia is still wet, trap the ammonia against the window film with
another trash bag or plastic wrap. Park the car with the rear window facing the sun
for an hour to soften the tint's adhesive.
4. Now we can start peeling the window film. Use your fingernail or razor blade lift the
window film in a corner of the window, and try to peel the film off in one entire piece.
Keep the tint moist with ammonia as you strip.
Use a razor blade to scrape off any tint that did not peel. Be careful not to cut the
defroster lines.
5. Remove the any residual adhesive with ammonia and Super-Fine steel wool,
wiping with paper towel before it dries.
Remove the exterior trash bag, and clean window thoroughly with glass cleaner.
All window film deteriorates with age and eventually have to be removed. Two of the
most common symptoms of dying film are the dreaded "purple film" and the "bubbling
film".
Purple film is caused by non-metallic dyes in the film breaking down and changing
color. Bubbling film is a sign that the adhesive used to apply the tint to the window is
drying out. After a single bubble appears, many more will follow.
Before going futher, TintCenter recommends that you have the window tint removal
performed by a trained professional.
The process can take up to 3 hours and is not easy or pleasant. Improperly
removing window tint can damage defroster lines and radio reception. Is the $50 you
save worth the time and risk? If you aim to get the car tinted again, many tint shops
will throw in the window tint removal for free with a new tint job.
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So you are a true handy-man. These are the household items you will need when
removing window tint:
Black Trash Bags
Ammonia (undiluted)
Super-Fine Steel Wool
Razor Blade or Sharp Knife
Windex Glass Cleaner
3 hours of time
Nice hot sunny day
1. Cut the garbage bag in roughly the shape of the window, spray soapy water on
the outside, cover it with the black trash bag and smooth the plastic flat.
Most window tint is constructed of multiple layers of film. When left under the hot sun,
the garbage bag will absorb heat, helping the film peel off in one piece.
2. Protect all inside surfaces near the rear window with a tarp: speakers, rear light,
and upholstered surfaces, then spray the entire window film with undiluted ammonia.
Undiluted ammonia has a strong smell. It is recommended that you hold your breath
or wear a face mask.
3. While the ammonia is still wet, trap the ammonia against the window film with
another trash bag or plastic wrap. Park the car with the rear window facing the sun
for an hour to soften the tint's adhesive.
4. Now we can start peeling the window film. Use your fingernail or razor blade lift the
window film in a corner of the window, and try to peel the film off in one entire piece.
Keep the tint moist with ammonia as you strip.
Use a razor blade to scrape off any tint that did not peel. Be careful not to cut the
defroster lines.
5. Remove the any residual adhesive with ammonia and Super-Fine steel wool,
wiping with paper towel before it dries.
Remove the exterior trash bag, and clean window thoroughly with glass cleaner.
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