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Old May 17, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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My friend just got his windows tinted and it just doesnt look right on the car, to dark ..Do you have to take it to the place that did it or can yu take it off yourself
 
Old May 18, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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They make a "tint off" spray you can get at wally mart or any autoparts store. I removed it on my camaro with a razorblade and a sunny day.
 
Old May 18, 2006 | 08:25 AM
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Razor blade should do the trick. Since its new youll probably need some type of cleaner to get the glue off.
 
Old May 18, 2006 | 09:29 AM
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For the love of god DONT be an idiot on the rear window.

If its on any other window, just use a razor blade and take it off that way. The rear window takes TIME and patience.

Heat the backside of the window (facing out) with a heat gun or a hairdryer to loosen up the glue. Then peel the tint off. There WILL be glue left. VERY VERY VERY carefully, go over and remove the glue that is stuck with a razor blade. Go up and down, and do NOT press hard over the defroster lines. If you slice them, you get to fix them, and thats not fun.
 
Old May 18, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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At ALL costs, avoid the razor blade, it is TOO easy to scratch a window. If the tint is not that old, it should peel right off, no problem, then use window cleaner to remove the glue.
 
Old May 20, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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i will be doing this soon.. Cause the alabama state troopers say that my 15% tint is too dark. :wallbash: :censored:
 
Old May 21, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Karls04GT
At ALL costs, avoid the razor blade, it is TOO easy to scratch a window. If the tint is not that old, it should peel right off, no problem, then use window cleaner to remove the glue.
+1 i always cut myself using a razor blade i have never used a razor and not got cut
 
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