When I got my 98 Civic used, the tint was already getting old. Now, it's peeling off slowly by itself, so it's time to get some new.

What's the best way to remove old tint? Once peeled and scraped, what's the best cleaner to remove the adhesive residue in preparation for new tint? Alcohol? Ammonia? Plain ol' soap and water?

On the rear window, what advice to remove the tint, without removing the defrost lines? I know some people don't worry about the rear defrost, but I do rely on it.

I've never installed my own tint before. How difficult is it, and what obstacles am I looking at? Tips for proper application?

 

As for removing old tint, I like goo-gone. I don't think alcohol will be strong enough. Be sure not to scratch the windows.

 

to remove the tint on the back without damaging your defrost lines is going to be really hard specially getting into the lower part of the window. and also if you've never done window tinting before i would recommend getting it done by a professional other wise prepare to go through AT LEAST whole role of tint (cost 200 - 300 a roll). requires a lot of skill to get the job done right. and trust me i speak from experience

 

Just curious, what is the difference between autozone tint and real tint?

 

i didnt even know they sold tint at autozone xp
butif you mean cheap tint in general vs good quality tint then
1.cheap tint is harder to install when you get to heat shrinking it.
2.it will bubble up/fade/turn purple faster hence doesnt last as long
3.idk but its just cheaper quality

 

http://www.amazon.com/Window-Tint-Fi...9603927&sr=8-2

This kinda stuff.

 

yea thats not gonna work. it only 20 inches by 10 ft.

 

I have no interest in tinting my windows, I don't like tint, I was just curious as to why tint would cost 200$/roll.