Removing window tints

1. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #1 17th March 2010, 16:17

   Hi, im really having trouble removing window tints on the front passenger and drivers side. It looks like its professionally done so its not got any bubbles or cracks to peel from. Ive tried winding the windows fully up/down to search for "peeling spots"
   
   Any ideas to remove them?
2. Pidge Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Loughborough Posts: 305 Saxo MK1 VTR

   #2 17th March 2010, 16:29

   If it is only a film just get ur nails on it, or a stanley blade and start to peel up a corner.
3. thenice Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Enfield north London Posts: 473 Corsa 1.7 diesel

   #3 17th March 2010, 16:31

   Hot air gun?
4. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #4 17th March 2010, 16:33

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Pidge If it is only a film just get ur nails on it, or a stanley blade and start to peel up a corner.

   As mentioned I couldnt find any weak points to start peeling from. Also I dont trust myself with a sharp knife on glass
   
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by thenice Hot air gun?

   Can i just use a hair dryer?
5. AshC Established Member Joined: Jul 2008 Barnsley, South Yorkshire Posts: 1578 MG ZR...

   #5 17th March 2010, 16:34

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by johnr32 As mentioned I couldnt find any weak points to start peeling from. Also I dont trust myself with a sharp knife on glass Can i just use a hair dryer?

   Trying wont hurt
6. Pidge Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Loughborough Posts: 305 Saxo MK1 VTR

   #6 17th March 2010, 16:36

   yeah but if do it in the top corner where window sits in the seals anyway if you do make a scratch it wont matter. once you have a little bit off you wont need the knife/blade
7. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #7 17th March 2010, 16:51

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Pidge yeah but if do it in the top corner where window sits in the seals anyway if you do make a scratch it wont matter. once you have a little bit off you wont need the knife/blade

   Ill go give it a go while there is still daylight left.
8. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #8 17th March 2010, 17:24

   no luck using a scalpel. ill try and use a hairdryer tomorow. Do i just heat the window and the glue should loosen along with the tints? how long do i blow at it for using a hair dryer?
9. vts-jeff L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 ireland Posts: 84 Vts

   #9 17th March 2010, 17:35

   A blade is your best bet, just take your time and start at a corner. If there is glue stuck 2 the glass after use auto glym tar remover and that takes it right off.
10. 01edbenne Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Solihull Posts: 162 C2 Code 1.6L 16v 125bhp

    #10 18th March 2010, 00:01

    I had the same problem as you, just use a stanley blade to start then use a hairdryer to heat the window as you pull the tint off. To remove the sticky residue left over use "sticky stuff remover" from halfords, works a treat!
11. Chloeex Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Southampton Posts: 475 Astra SXI

    #11 18th March 2010, 00:06

    try a hair dryer, or just heating the film and the glue will loosen and make it easier to pull off