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97 EX civic - How do I remove window tint glue?

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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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Default 97 EX civic - How do I remove window tint glue?

Ok so i bought the car a year ago, slight mods done to it, and i was looking at her the other day and finally noticed the window tint on the windows was just crap lol like a walmart brand window tint that some guy tried to put on himself and i was peeling it off randomly waiting for a friend to come out and got what they call the 1st layer off but theres just nasty glue all over the windows now (haven't touched the back one cause i read it was a B*tch) So i'm looking to take the glue off the windows tonight when i get off and make them look like they're newish again what should I use Goo Gone and a razor blade? i don't wanna be scratching the windows up. Thanks ahead of time for the help if anyone has had this problem plz give me some insight
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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Just plain old aerosol window cleaner and a razer blade works pretty good.
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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thanks alot!
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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Default Re: 97 EX civic - How do I remove window tint glue?

dawn soap and water and a razor blade then on the back if u have defrosters just use a sos pad and soapy water i worked at a tint shop for a few years so ive done it a few time
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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I actually used, paint thinner, and a buffing wheel, on a drill. It came off a lot easier then anyway that I could have found. but I just look for lazy ways when it comes to stuff like that.
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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Default Re: 97 EX civic - How do I remove window tint glue?

Originally Posted by SiLvErBuLlEt98
dawn soap and water and a razor blade then on the back if u have defrosters just use a sos pad and soapy water i worked at a tint shop for a few years so ive done it a few time
same **** i used bro lol
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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3m compound and brillo then razer blade for the rest
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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"Goo Gone"? $1 at the dollar store.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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Default Re: 97 EX civic - How do I remove window tint glue?

I just used windex and a good razor blade and it worked fine!
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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I used a steamer!!! go to kmart and purchase one of the portable steamers. Works like a charm. Did 5 windows in 20mins. Then you can return it if you want to.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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Default Re: 97 EX civic - How do I remove window tint glue?

For the rear window, to protect the defrost lines, you just want to soak it in ammonia and then put plastic bags over the entire window.

Once the sun "bakes" it, you will be good to go.
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 01:42 PM
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Default Re: 97 EX civic - How do I remove window tint glue?

aerosol window cleaner and a razer blade
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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Ammonia and a razor blade or fine steel wool. Worked for me several times.
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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Default Re: 97 EX civic - How do I remove window tint glue?

Originally Posted by DxHatchback
For the rear window, to protect the defrost lines, you just want to soak it in ammonia and then put plastic bags over the entire window.

Once the sun "bakes" it, you will be good to go.

I"ve heard using Simple Green this way works very well too.
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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Steamer for the win. Peels right off
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