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

Quote:

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.

X2

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.

Jack_71C10 · 10-16-2010, 10:00 PM

Just removed some off my inlaws car.
Bug & tar remover worked pretty good.
still alot of work.

*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.

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.

sjarrett71 · 10-16-2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

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.

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

Quote:

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?

70LonghornCST · 10-17-2010, 05:12 AM

It really depends on how long the tint has been there. The reason is two fold: 1. older tint may have become vulcanized to your glass due to age and temperature (hot/cold). 2. The composition of the adhesive. This is where you just have to use process of elimination. In science, we know that like polarities of molecucular stuctures disolve others with the same moluecular polaities. For example, oil based adhesives are disolved with oil based solvents. Likewise, water based adhesives are disolved with water based solvents. Many factors can still play into this. Anyway, use the process of trial and error. Try the windex/ammonia strategy, if that doesn't work, try goo be gone or some of the other products mentioned above. If the adhesive has been vulcanized to your glass, then only a lot of elbow grease, perserverience and time will do the trick...and of course, a sharp blade. Good luck. I'm sure you'll get it done.

don t. - 72gmc · 10-17-2010, 06:39 AM

I used to install tint on office windows back in the late 70's-early 80's, so things may have changed.

Wet the window w/water. Using a sharp razor, we would score the tint (think wall paper removal). We then used water/vinagar and a drop or two of dish soap. Hold newspaper on window and spray w/solution. Keep it wet as best you can. Let the solution work (think paint stripper kinda thing). We usually started in the center so 2 people could work on the same window. Keep it wet, use a sharp razor in a holder avoids scratches in the glass.

YMMV...HTH...don t. .....

id_unavailable · 10-17-2010, 07:27 AM

Soak windows with vinegar water and soap solution. cut black plastic garbage bags and place on the wet window tint. Allow this to set in the sun for 3 or 4 hours. respray between the glass and tint to keep it wet as needed. If it has set long enough the tint should come off in a few pieces. Use a new razor blade to scrape the residue off. If you are concerned about placing scratches in the glass look for plastic razor blades (I have no idea where the tint guys get them from though).

This worked great in Phoenix az when the temps were 100+ but you would loose about a gallon in sweat when removing the tint.

mpauly · 10-17-2010, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by id_unavailable

Soak windows with vinegar water and soap solution. cut black plastic garbage bags and place on the wet window tint. Allow this to set in the sun for 3 or 4 hours. respray between the glass and tint to keep it wet as needed. If it has set long enough the tint should come off in a few pieces. Use a new razor blade to scrape the residue off. If you are concerned about placing scratches in the glass look for plastic razor blades (I have no idea where the tint guys get them from though).

This worked great in Phoenix az when the temps were 100+ but you would loose about a gallon in sweat when removing the tint.

+1 with the garbage bag trick, but used ammonia instead of vinegar.

*Shane* · 10-17-2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

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?

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, 10:00 PM	#8
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal Just removed some off my inlaws car. Bug & tar remover worked pretty good. still alot of work. __________________ 71 custom/10 6.0/4L80E SWB ece 4/6 72 custom camper 350/3 spd 2020 Chevy Express 3500 2023 Hyundai Tuscon 1986 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck Sent from my Rotary Phone via 14.4kb/s modem.

10-16-2010, 10:08 PM	#9
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	#10
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
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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	#16
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	#17
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10-17-2010, 01:25 AM	#18
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.

10-17-2010, 01:35 AM	#19
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,433	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, 05:12 AM	#21
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal It really depends on how long the tint has been there. The reason is two fold: 1. older tint may have become vulcanized to your glass due to age and temperature (hot/cold). 2. The composition of the adhesive. This is where you just have to use process of elimination. In science, we know that like polarities of molecucular stuctures disolve others with the same moluecular polaities. For example, oil based adhesives are disolved with oil based solvents. Likewise, water based adhesives are disolved with water based solvents. Many factors can still play into this. Anyway, use the process of trial and error. Try the windex/ammonia strategy, if that doesn't work, try goo be gone or some of the other products mentioned above. If the adhesive has been vulcanized to your glass, then only a lot of elbow grease, perserverience and time will do the trick...and of course, a sharp blade. Good luck. I'm sure you'll get it done. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

10-17-2010, 06:39 AM	#22
don t. - 72gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: harvard, il. USA Posts: 389	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal I used to install tint on office windows back in the late 70's-early 80's, so things may have changed. Wet the window w/water. Using a sharp razor, we would score the tint (think wall paper removal). We then used water/vinagar and a drop or two of dish soap. Hold newspaper on window and spray w/solution. Keep it wet as best you can. Let the solution work (think paint stripper kinda thing). We usually started in the center so 2 people could work on the same window. Keep it wet, use a sharp razor in a holder avoids scratches in the glass. YMMV...HTH...don t. .....

10-17-2010, 07:27 AM	#23
id_unavailable Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: macon, ga Posts: 102	Re: ok geniuses,window tint removal Soak windows with vinegar water and soap solution. cut black plastic garbage bags and place on the wet window tint. Allow this to set in the sun for 3 or 4 hours. respray between the glass and tint to keep it wet as needed. If it has set long enough the tint should come off in a few pieces. Use a new razor blade to scrape the residue off. If you are concerned about placing scratches in the glass look for plastic razor blades (I have no idea where the tint guys get them from though). This worked great in Phoenix az when the temps were 100+ but you would loose about a gallon in sweat when removing the tint.

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