Removing window tint

[dremu]

The prevous owner of my M1009 CUCV was a local PD, and they put in some dark-ass tint in the back ... kills my visibility at night

And since it doesn't have A/C, I don't drive the truck when it's hot =))

Anyway, I seem to recall someone telling me NOT to use Windex on tint, which would imply it would help remove the stuff ... other than patience and a supply of razor blades, is there anything I should know?

-- A

 

[4xcrazy]

It doesn't help remove it, it breaks it down, usually makes it turn purple much quicker.

To remove it, just use a single edged razor, and some dishsoaped water, can also use steam, if you have one of those portable units.

 

[mudslinger99]

Here you go

TintDude.com - How to Remove window tint; Removal

They also have a pretty big and active forum nfor further info..

 

[txfiremank5]

It doesn't help remove it, it breaks it down, usually makes it turn purple much quicker.

Yes, with the old tint it would turn it purple. I believe that most of the better new tint film is ok to use windex on, or so I've been told by the tint guys. I still just use a damp rag.

 

[4X4HIGH]

Razor blade and acetone.

 

[dremu]

Sweet. Thanks, all.

Talking about the purple stuff, my sixpack had that in the rear doors ... hideous stuff, that. It looked like it belonged on a 280ZX with a whale tail and window louvers

-- A