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    removing tint

    Soon i will be getting my windows retinted and was wondering what is the best and saftest way to remove tint from rear window without wreaking the defrost?

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    ARIS
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    Re: removing tint

    Originally posted by aris View Post
    Soon i will be getting my windows retinted and was wondering what is the best and saftest way to remove tint from rear window without wreaking the defrost?

    Thanks
    ARIS
    Are you tinting your windows darker, or removing it to go lighter? You can safely layer tint so you don't have to go through this. If you must peel it off, use a heat gun to heat up the tint until the adhesive starts to become "gluey" and SLOWLY peel it off. I've done it before, but its not exactly easy or fun.
    If you live around Charlotte, NC and would like your car detailed, PM me.

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      Re: removing tint

      I am going darker.. 5% rear and 20% front. I have removed tint before just not on window with defrost... The side windows are easy ... Cause what ever glue Is left behind I use razor blade... But the back window I can't use razor blade

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        Re: removing tint

        I would just get the company who is re-tinting your windows to also remove the old tint.

        That way, if anything goes wrong, the liability is on them. I can't imagine it would cost much extra either - especially if you just get them to remove your rear tint only.
        Originally posted by Blueline
        I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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        • #5
          Re: removing tint

          Originally posted by davey g-force View Post
          I would just get the company who is re-tinting your windows to also remove the old tint.

          That way, if anything goes wrong, the liability is on them. I can't imagine it would cost much extra either - especially if you just get them to remove your rear tint only.
          They want an extra $100 if they remove the old tint

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          • #6
            Re: removing tint

            Originally posted by aris View Post
            They want an extra $100 if they remove the old tint
            Layer the tint, thats what I did. Tint has no problem sticking to another layer of tint. Its cheaper and easier. I have 1% on my side windows and have had no problem with it over the last 6 months. The shop I got it done at even warrantied the layered tint. If the shop you are going to now won't warranty it, I would be skeptical about the quality of work done there. Just my .02
            If you live around Charlotte, NC and would like your car detailed, PM me.

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            • #7
              Re: removing tint

              Originally posted by Kyle R View Post
              Layer the tint, thats what I did. Tint has no problem sticking to another layer of tint. Its cheaper and easier. I have 1% on my side windows and have had no problem with it over the last 6 months. The shop I got it done at even warrantied the layered tint. If the shop you are going to now won't warranty it, I would be skeptical about the quality of work done there. Just my .02

              I rather not layer the tint.

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