ok geniuses,window tint removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rat Bastid · 10-16-2010, 08:57 PM

i hate tint on my windows.plz someone buck up and give me the easiest safest way to get this crap OFF....ty

sameyrasmea72 · 10-16-2010, 08:59 PM

You only need two things. TIME and more TIME.

Rat Bastid · 10-16-2010, 09:01 PM

seems like the sientists could creat a wipe on melt off solution,im trying goof off,widex,hate to break out the c-4

acaruth · 10-16-2010, 09:02 PM

You can pull it off carefully trying to get as much off in one peice and then remove the remaining glue residue with ammonia. Please be in a well ventilated area if you go the ammonia route.

76kcfdeng · 10-16-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by acaruth

You can pull it off carefully trying to get as much off in one peice and then remove the remaining glue residue with ammonia. Please be in a well ventilated area if you go the ammonia route.

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Rat Bastid · 10-16-2010, 09:21 PM

it dont just peel off,scraping and getting results but its gonna take forever this way,cmon some of you truck gurus someone must of found an easy way.....

chevy truck crazy · 10-16-2010, 09:32 PM

peal it off in as big of pieces as possible and use glass cleaner that comes in an aresol can we use the brand sprayway its a blue and white can. it seems to break down the glue pretty well. use a razor blade also with the glass cleaner keeping the razor blade wet. carefull not to scratch up the window. its not to bad. Good luck.

*Shane* · 10-16-2010, 10:08 PM

the glue in newer tints break down pretty quickly with nothing more than windex with ammonia.

peel off the film ... soak the glue area with windex ... scrap with a NEW razor blade

rwolf9653 · 10-16-2010, 10:11 PM

I have used a heat gun with great success. It is still a slow and tedious process, but it helps the glue stay on the tint not on the glass.

Simple green also works well for what glue is left.

sjarrett71 · 10-16-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

the glue in newer tints break down pretty quickly with nothing more than windex with ammonia.

peel off the film ... soak the glue area with windex ... scrap with a NEW razor blade

I've used this method and it worked well. I don't really think there is a "quick and easy" way to remove tint.

msgross · 10-16-2010, 10:14 PM

wanna buy some "tint free" windows?

you asked for advice!

I have used the razor method... plus an hour of my time.

usmcchevy · 10-16-2010, 10:33 PM

They make tint-off. Peel off tint, spray and wipe. Should be found anywhere that sells tint....Walmart has it.

pulltilbroke · 10-16-2010, 10:44 PM

I used tint off when I peeled the old stuff off my Dodge before I retinted them.

Worked great.

cttandy · 10-16-2010, 11:06 PM

My tint guy uses super clean. Don't cut it, use it straight, and use a LOT of it. I have done is several times with excellent success.

You should see him do it. He can do a window in 1 minute. Within 10 minutes, it will be re-tinted.

BHyatt · 10-17-2010, 12:19 AM

Go to the Dollar Store and buy Ammonia and a cheap pump spray gun. Easy OFF.

Painter D · 10-17-2010, 12:41 AM

Razor blade and paint thinner.

DCoffey · 10-17-2010, 01:25 AM

Let the window sit in the sun and warm up, most of the glue comes off with the tint.

**mr48chev** · 10-17-2010, 01:35 AM

A former student of mine who is now a Washington State Patrol Trooper carrys a razor blade and tells the clown with the over tinted windows "you peel it off or I will". That usually gets the job done in record time. There are some around here that I would swear are painted black rather than tinted..

vasquezmrysvll · 10-17-2010, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

A former student of mine who is now a Washington State Patrol Trooper carrys a razor blade and tells the clown with the over tinted windows "you peel it off or I will". That usually gets the job done in record time. There are some around here that I would swear are painted black rather than tinted..

chp was going to try that on my buddy's cummins diesel, then QUICKLY realized it was destruction of personal property?

*Shane* · 10-17-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

A former student of mine who is now a Washington State Patrol Trooper carrys a razor blade and tells the clown with the over tinted windows "you peel it off or I will". That usually gets the job done in record time. There are some around here that I would swear are painted black rather than tinted..

so what does Einstein do when he encounters a car with loud mufflers ... offer to install quieter ones?

68lwb292 · 10-17-2010, 02:27 PM

Always had good luck with any citrus based cleaners. My old job had some called Zone Defense, its an industrial solvent we used to remove all kinds of adhesives just spray it on and wait a few minutes and attack it with a plastic scraper. If you use razor blades you need to bend them a little so they have a slight arch, that way the corners of the blade won't dig in and scratch the glass.

Rat Bastid · 10-17-2010, 02:53 PM

one window down,2 to go and thank you guys for all the great responces i will get this done!

br161 · 10-17-2010, 03:00 PM

after peeling tint use rubing alcohol and razor blade what i have used in the past worked perty good, good luck

Hottrucks · 10-17-2010, 05:08 PM

brake cleaner

**bigsnookmaster** · 10-17-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by br161

after peeling tint use rubing alcohol and razor blade what i have used in the past worked perty good, good luck

I used to work in a glass shop doing auto glass, we always peeled it off, then wiped the glue off using Denatured alcohol. It worked like a charm!

10-16-2010, 08:57 PM	#1
Rat Bastid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sumner wa. Posts: 158	ok geniuses,window tint removal i hate tint on my windows.plz someone buck up and give me the easiest safest way to get this crap OFF....ty

10-16-2010, 08:59 PM	#2
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal You only need two things. TIME and more TIME. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

10-16-2010, 09:01 PM	#3
Rat Bastid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sumner wa. Posts: 158	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal seems like the sientists could creat a wipe on melt off solution,im trying goof off,widex,hate to break out the c-4

10-16-2010, 09:02 PM	#4
acaruth Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: MD Posts: 28	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal You can pull it off carefully trying to get as much off in one peice and then remove the remaining glue residue with ammonia. Please be in a well ventilated area if you go the ammonia route.

10-16-2010, 09:21 PM	#6
Rat Bastid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sumner wa. Posts: 158	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal it dont just peel off,scraping and getting results but its gonna take forever this way,cmon some of you truck gurus someone must of found an easy way.....

10-16-2010, 09:32 PM	#7
chevy truck crazy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise Id Posts: 100	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal peal it off in as big of pieces as possible and use glass cleaner that comes in an aresol can we use the brand sprayway its a blue and white can. it seems to break down the glue pretty well. use a razor blade also with the glass cleaner keeping the razor blade wet. carefull not to scratch up the window. its not to bad. Good luck.

10-16-2010, 10:08 PM	#8
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal the glue in newer tints break down pretty quickly with nothing more than windex with ammonia. peel off the film ... soak the glue area with windex ... scrap with a NEW razor blade

10-16-2010, 10:11 PM	#9
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal I have used a heat gun with great success. It is still a slow and tedious process, but it helps the glue stay on the tint not on the glass. Simple green also works well for what glue is left. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

10-16-2010, 10:14 PM	#11
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal wanna buy some "tint free" windows? you asked for advice! I have used the razor method... plus an hour of my time. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 10-16-2010 at 10:14 PM.

10-16-2010, 10:33 PM	#12
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal They make tint-off. Peel off tint, spray and wipe. Should be found anywhere that sells tint....Walmart has it. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

10-16-2010, 10:44 PM	#13
pulltilbroke Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagle Ne Posts: 356	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal I used tint off when I peeled the old stuff off my Dodge before I retinted them. Worked great. __________________ 60 4x4,235,SM420,Rockwell T221,D44/HO33 sold 4/12 67 C-20,292,SM420,HO72 90 Dodge W250 Cummins,NV4500HD,205,D60/D80 93 Dodge W350 Dually Cummins, Getrag, 205,D60/D70

10-16-2010, 11:06 PM	#14
cttandy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Springfield, Tn Posts: 133	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal My tint guy uses super clean. Don't cut it, use it straight, and use a LOT of it. I have done is several times with excellent success. You should see him do it. He can do a window in 1 minute. Within 10 minutes, it will be re-tinted.

10-17-2010, 12:19 AM	#15
BHyatt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Castle, IN Posts: 199	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal Go to the Dollar Store and buy Ammonia and a cheap pump spray gun. Easy OFF.

10-17-2010, 12:41 AM	#16
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal Razor blade and paint thinner. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

10-17-2010, 01:25 AM	#17
DCoffey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 68	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal Let the window sit in the sun and warm up, most of the glue comes off with the tint.



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10-17-2010, 01:35 AM	#18
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,723	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal A former student of mine who is now a Washington State Patrol Trooper carrys a razor blade and tells the clown with the over tinted windows "you peel it off or I will". That usually gets the job done in record time. There are some around here that I would swear are painted black rather than tinted..

10-17-2010, 02:27 PM	#21
68lwb292 Ex-Minitrucker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bushnell, FL Posts: 301	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal Always had good luck with any citrus based cleaners. My old job had some called Zone Defense, its an industrial solvent we used to remove all kinds of adhesives just spray it on and wait a few minutes and attack it with a plastic scraper. If you use razor blades you need to bend them a little so they have a slight arch, that way the corners of the blade won't dig in and scratch the glass. __________________ 68 C10 LWB 292 4spd 68 C10 LWB 250 3spd Last edited by 68lwb292; 10-17-2010 at 02:52 PM.

10-17-2010, 02:53 PM	#22
Rat Bastid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sumner wa. Posts: 158	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal one window down,2 to go and thank you guys for all the great responces i will get this done!

10-17-2010, 03:00 PM	#23
br161 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: goldsboro nc Posts: 62	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal after peeling tint use rubing alcohol and razor blade what i have used in the past worked perty good, good luck

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