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Old 12-07-2013, 03:49 PM   #1
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Default How do pros remove window tint adhesive?

Just wondering if there is a simpler proven way to remove window tint adhesive than to just scrape it off with a razor blade? Or should I just dish out the cash it will cost to have the tint adhesive removed and new tint installed by a pro?
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They use a steam machine which gets about 98% of it off then hit it with a blade to make sure it's all gone before re-tinting. If you need a good tint guy, let me know.
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Old 12-07-2013, 04:18 PM   #3
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I have used goo gone copiously followed by windex before and it worked well
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Old 12-07-2013, 04:37 PM   #4
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They use a steam machine which gets about 98% of it off then hit it with a blade to make sure it's all gone before re-tinting. If you need a good tint guy, let me know.
So I've got a steam machine here at home. If I use that what is the exact process? Steam it for a bit then razor blade it off?
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Old 12-07-2013, 04:57 PM   #5
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Just watched a YouTube of them doing it with a steamer. Never knew that worked.
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Old 12-07-2013, 05:27 PM   #6
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So I've got a steam machine here at home. If I use that what is the exact process? Steam it for a bit then razor blade it off?
Peal a corner a bit then stick that steam wand under the film for a little bit and slowly start pulling it off.
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When I used to have a job tinting windows we used simple green and a razor. Dilute the simple green a bit.
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Old 12-07-2013, 06:47 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by 5-OH View Post
Peal a corner a bit then stick that steam wand under the film for a little bit and slowly start pulling it off.
This would be simpler if the tint was still there. Unfortunately all I've got is glue.
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You would be correct, lol.
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Old 12-07-2013, 10:25 PM   #10
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ho lee fuk

Yeah, steam cleaner + razor blade = removing that adhesive like butter. Quite amazing. I'll probably have to buff and polish my windows now though since I'm sure they're probably slightly scraped in a few spots.

Damn, now I wanna try the steam cleaner on my engine bay.
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Old 12-08-2013, 01:04 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by brtnstrns View Post
ho lee fuk

Yeah, steam cleaner + razor blade = removing that adhesive like butter. Quite amazing. I'll probably have to buff and polish my windows now though since I'm sure they're probably slightly scraped in a few spots.

Damn, now I wanna try the steam cleaner on my engine bay.
Wish I had this when I was trying to remove my clear bra 2 weeks ago. I was picking at it for 2 hours!
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WD-40 and a NEW razor blade! Then Windex.
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Old 12-08-2013, 11:53 PM   #13
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Glass cleaner and razoe blade just dont use a razor blade on rear window if u have rear defrost
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^took less than 15 minutes once the steam started going.
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