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Old 04-04-2003 | 04:26 AM
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Removimg window tint glue

Can anybody out there tell me how to remove the window tint glue that remains on the glass. I had some ugly tint on my 2000 Max that I removed. I scraped the glue off the side windows with a razor, but the back window has the defrost wires that I don't want to damage.

I have tried windex, Carb cleaner, and Brake cleaner with no luck. Any advise would be very helpful. Thanks !

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Old 04-04-2003 | 04:43 AM
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Re: Removimg window tint glue

Originally posted by John2KSE
Can anybody out there tell me how to remove the window tint glue that remains on the glass. I had some ugly tint on my 2000 Max that I removed. I scraped the glue off the side windows with a razor, but the back window has the defrost wires that I don't want to damage.

I have tried windex, Carb cleaner, and Brake cleaner with no luck. Any advise would be very helpful. Thanks !

John
Goo gone? Some kind of adhesive remover? I know its tricky but you might want to start with adhesive remover of some kind. I used to have a can of 3M adhesive remover to remove pinstripes on one of my cars. Got it at a professional car paint place. Stuff was GOLD!
Old 04-04-2003 | 05:29 AM
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Re: Removimg window tint glue

Originally posted by John2KSE
Can anybody out there tell me how to remove the window tint glue that remains on the glass. I had some ugly tint on my 2000 Max that I removed. I scraped the glue off the side windows with a razor, but the back window has the defrost wires that I don't want to damage.

I have tried windex, Carb cleaner, and Brake cleaner with no luck. Any advise would be very helpful. Thanks !

John
the technique is known as "sweating" it off...somehow it involves using a garbage bag to remove the tint and alot of sunlight is needed.

I am not 100% positive of the technique but I know if you just try to remove it yourself, you are 100% guaranteed to loose your defrost lines if you are not experienced in doing it.

I'd say pay a tint shop to do it for you. They are experienced in doing it. Also you can just have a new piece of tint applied over it too.

either way, I'd bring it somewhere
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