How to Remove Car Window Tinting
How to Remove Car Window Tinting
You will need black garbage bags cut to the size of your window, a tarp, and spray bottle of soapy water and ammonia. Spray your soapy solution on one of the trash bags and cover with the other.
Roll down the window a few inches and steam/heat the area until the glue starts to melt. Once it does, peel away.
Heat Gun/Steamer/Hair Dryer
One of the most popular ways to remove window tint is with a heat gun. This will loosen the adhesive and make it easier to peel off. Work around the whole window, but pay special attention to the edges.
Once the glue starts to melt, you can use a fingernail or razor blade to begin peeling off the tint. Work slowly and try to remove it in one piece if possible.
Be careful not to damage the defroster or antenna lines by attempting to rip off the tint too quickly. Tint is professionally glued to the glass, and pulling it off too hard can cause it to tear.
Another alternative is to soak the window with soapy water. This method can be messy, so make sure to wear a mask to protect yourself from the fumes. You can also spray the window with a mixture of ammonia and soap. Just be sure to cover the windows with a black garbage bag and spritz it every 20 minutes.
Razor Blade
If you’re not careful with a razor blade, it’s easy to scratch your window. If this happens, you’ll need to replace it.
If your window tint is fading, you’re bored with it or you want to try a different type of tint, it’s time to remove it. This is also the time to remove old adhesive residue from your car’s glass.
To do this, roll down the window and apply heat to the tint film using a heat gun, steamer or hair dryer. The heat will loosen the glue that is holding it to your windshield. This will make it much easier to peel off the tint. As the edges begin to curl, use a razor blade scraper to get behind it and push it down. This will help you to pull it off in one piece. If there is any remaining glue, you can clean it with a rag and isopropyl alcohol or ammonia.
Soap and Scrape
If you want to skip the chemicals altogether, a good soapy wash will also get rid of the tint glue. This is a time consuming process, but it can be effective. This method works best on a sunny day when the sun can heat the windows up and melt the glue. You’ll need two black plastic garbage bags cut to the size of your window, a spray bottle of soapy water, a tarp and a spray bottle of ammonia.
Start by steaming the glass with a simple hand-held steamer. This will loosen the adhesive and make it easier to peel off the tint. Once the paper starts to curl, use a razor blade scraper to peel it off. Repeat this step as necessary. Be sure to re-soak the newspaper every 20 minutes or so and apply more steam as needed to prevent it from drying out. This will speed up the process. Eventually, the entire tint should peel off in one big piece.
Ammonia
Car window tinting provides adequate protection from the sun’s damaging UV rays and increases the aesthetic value of your vehicle. However, just like anything else, it has an expiration date and if you don’t take care of it properly, your tint will peel or crack over time.
To remove car window tinting, you will need a few supplies. The specifics of what you need depends on the method you choose.
For this method, you will need black plastic garbage bags cut to the size of your windows, two spray bottles (one with soapy water, the other with ammonia), a tarp, and a razor blade. You will also need isopropyl alcohol, nail polish remover, or a commercial window adhesive cleaner for the glue residue that is left behind after you peel off the tint.
You will need to protect the inside of your car from the ammonia and heat by taping tarps or plastic sheets over the doors and window frames that you won’t be working on. You will also want to put on safety glasses and a mask or respirator to avoid breathing in the fumes.
How to Remove Car Window Tinting You will need black garbage bags cut to the size of your window, a tarp, and spray bottle of soapy water and ammonia. Spray your soapy solution on one of the trash bags and cover with the other. Roll down the window a few inches and steam/heat the area…