Window Tint?

[Rory McNeil]

Maybe it depends on how long the tint has been on, but my experiance on my old 69 Fairlane Cobra mirrored what Mark said. I just used some new sharp razor blades, and the tint came off fairly easily, in large sections. Did not use any heat source. With many later car back glasses, you need to be very carefull around any electric rear defogger lines, very easy to damage or destroy, if that is a concern.

[pfordamx]

a friend of mine that tints. says to soak in zep mixed with 50/50 with water and cover with trashbags for 20-30 minutes and it should come off easy said to repeat for glue but also mentioned zep is strong and can ruin door panels and carpet if your not careful, wear gloves and make sure car doors are open

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by pfordamx

a friend of mine that tints. says to soak in zep mixed with 50/50 with water and cover with trashbags for 20-30 minutes and it should come off easy said to repeat for glue but also mentioned zep is strong and can ruin door panels and carpet if your not careful, wear gloves and make sure car doors are open

No offense meant, but that's the worst one I've heard yet.
What kind of Zep? They make many types of chemicals.

[pfordamx]

Honestly dont know just passed along the info i was told, i can check more into thatbhe actually gave a list of options depending on how old and adhered the tint was this was the most extreme.

[mike britt]

Thanks for all the info. I had all the glass out and on a table. Both side are done and reassembled now. Moving on to the back glass which has defroster lines in it. Not sure they're going to be there when I get done.

[jackybrown]

I'd be the guy who took the car to the professional refinishers and told them to do whatever they wanted with it. I can't afford to drive an extra day without glass

[RekidaSmart]

Sorry to bring up this old topic again, but I would like to say that dealing with old window tinting can be tricky. Instead of using ammonia and a razor blade, you can use a steam cleaner or heat gun to gently heat the tint. This will help loosen it without causing harm. Another option is a spray tint remover or an adhesive remover specifically designed for this purpose. A few months ago, this was the way I removed my tint and started using the sunblinds I ordered from snapshades.com, as they are more convenient for me. Just remember to follow the instructions carefully. Patience and the right tools will help you remove the old tint without any problems.