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What works when trying to take off my old tint?????

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Old May 18, 2003 | 10:23 PM
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Default What works when trying to take off my old tint?????

Just like the topic says. I'm going to take off my old tint due to several reasons.

I want to go from Titanium to limo and the fact that some ******* broke out my window a few months back and stole personal **** from me. I replaced the window and have to get it tinted, but I thought that since it's been a while since my old tint has been on that it's time for a change. Also, I want to save a little bit of cash on having to have it removed.

Please let me know what product (not expensive) works BEST. Specially those who personally experiennced what I'm asking.

I really appreciate everyones input!
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Old May 18, 2003 | 10:55 PM
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Spray Windex WITH amonia all over the tint, then put some foil on the inside on the windows. Tape it almost as if it were like one of those windshield sun guards people use when they park. Park it in the sun and leave it there for a while. That should make the tint start peeling and melt the glue a bit. You can scrape/peel it off, but be CAREFUL when doing the back window so you dont scrape off the metal defroster strips.
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Old May 18, 2003 | 11:09 PM
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Default Re: What works when trying to take off my old tint????? (fOmaNPu)

Sand paper 80 grit.
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Old May 19, 2003 | 02:50 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fOmaNPu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Spray Windex WITH amonia all over the tint, then put some foil on the inside on the windows. Tape it almost as if it were like one of those windshield sun guards people use when they park. Park it in the sun and leave it there for a while. That should make the tint start peeling and melt the glue a bit. You can scrape/peel it off, but be CAREFUL when doing the back window so you dont scrape off the metal defroster strips.</TD></TR></TABLE>

this way works good, but if you have a steam cleaner it will be much faster and much easier.

I used a "Steam Buggy" and it works great, (even though it sounds stupid).
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Old May 19, 2003 | 06:33 AM
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Thanks for the advise to use sand paper 80 grit. I'm glad that I read that post prior to posting mine. (Not that I would actually use sandpaper)
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Old May 19, 2003 | 07:31 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SHAGGY &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sand paper 80 grit.</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL
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Old May 19, 2003 | 09:08 AM
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Hey Shaggy! You weren't the one who suggested it to the poor bastart that actually tried it on his bumper were you? That thread was PURE COMEDY.
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Old May 29, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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Default Re: What works when trying to take off my old tint????? (9civic5)

try using a SEARCH. it WORKS. there ahve been at least 8 other posts EXACLTY LIKE THIS ONE
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Old May 29, 2003 | 01:16 PM
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I heard a blow dryer works,good luck
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Old May 29, 2003 | 01:18 PM
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Default Re: What works when trying to take off my old tint????? (eg6ken22)

At our shop, we use blades and a soap and water mixture. Its pretty self explaintory, get the window real wet.. start the tint by rolling down the window and peeling it back with the blade, then pull... just like removing a sticker. Then after to se the glue you can use a hand held blade and lots of soap and water, or just use an SOS pad or some light light grit sandpaper..
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