Untinting , tinted windows

1. Baaadpudy Newbie Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 10

   #1 13th February 2007, 17:49

   Hello , would any of you guys know what kind of job it would be to un-tint windows that have been aftermarket tinted, i personally dont like tinted windows.
   
   Thanks.
2. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #2 13th February 2007, 18:13

   did mine mate, either heat them up with a hair dryer to peel them off with the glue left on the film, or just rip them off leaving glue and then use thinners,nail varnish remover to get the glue off
   
   i had proper glue remover which i borrowed but cant remember the name of it now, theres loads of people done it on here and they will provide different ways of getting the glue off, just be carful with the rear tinted window as you may damage the heater elements if you go too fast, i just went really slow and it was fine
3. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #3 13th February 2007, 18:18

   i am in the process of getting rid of my tints, i sold the front windows, swapped the back windows with a mate for some clear ones and pttuing a new boot on for the rear boot glass
4. riggsy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 West Sussex Posts: 6280 Mk2 Saxo Vts

   #4 13th February 2007, 18:44

   When you take the tint off pull it as slowly as you can to avoid being left with the glue they are held on by all over the windows!
   
   I had alot left so i used autoglyms bug and tar remover
5. Ma5on Established Member Joined: Dec 2005 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1417 Saxo Derrrr LMAO

   #5 13th February 2007, 18:45

   why dont u swap them with some1 mate??? ill swap u for mine??
6. Baaadpudy Newbie Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 10

   #6 13th February 2007, 19:04

   Thanks for the reply's guys, i havnt actually bought a saxo yet , but i'm looking to purxhase one, however, the cars i've viewed have had aftermarket tinted windows, where i would prefer the standard factory look (might have something to do with my age being 33, help pass me a pipe and slippers).
7. Didz Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Derby Posts: 3465 Silver Citroen Saxo VTR

   #7 13th February 2007, 19:29

   swaping them would prob be the best idea!!! less work and hassel
8. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #8 13th February 2007, 19:59

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Baaadpudy Thanks for the reply's guys, i havnt actually bought a saxo yet , but i'm looking to purxhase one, however, the cars i've viewed have had aftermarket tinted windows, where i would prefer the standard factory look (might have something to do with my age being 33, help pass me a pipe and slippers).

   at 33 im really hoping your going for a VTS as your insurance will be fook all, lol
9. Baaadpudy Newbie Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 10

   #9 13th February 2007, 21:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mark51 at 33 im really hoping your going for a VTS as your insurance will be fook all, lol

   Either vts or vtr , just want something nippy , that if i drive sensibly (ahem) would return decent mpg
10. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #10 13th February 2007, 23:10

    lol nice to hear a 33 year old talking like a young one , i bet your about 18 inside
11. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

    #11 13th February 2007, 23:12

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mark51 at 33 im really hoping your going for a VTS as your insurance will be fook all, lol

    was thinking same, insurance for my dad on mine is like £250 lol
12. dingle Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 forfar Posts: 631 mk1 white saxo vts

    #12 14th February 2007, 10:48

    i use fairy power spray to get the glue of spray it on leave it for a couple of mins then get a stanley blade then scrape it of but watch u don't scratch the windows
13. Baaadpudy Newbie Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 10

    #13 14th February 2007, 12:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Predator_VTR lol nice to hear a 33 year old talking like a young one , i bet your about 18 inside

    "Your as young as the woman your feeling" ever heard that saying?
    (as it happens my girlfriend is 22, so must be something in it i guess )
14. sy_VTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 BLACKBURN Posts: 1216 BLACK MK2 VTR, MK1 POSI VTS

    #14 14th February 2007, 12:43

    heat it up to get the film off! and then scratch of the glue on the window with a stanley blade and pour any kind of thinners petrolk etc on it, to brake the glue up!
15. sy_VTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 BLACKBURN Posts: 1216 BLACK MK2 VTR, MK1 POSI VTS

    #15 14th February 2007, 12:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mark51 i am in the process of getting rid of my tints, i sold the front windows, swapped the back windows with a mate for some clear ones and pttuing a new boot on for the rear boot glass

    
    why you putting a new boot on
16. sy_VTR Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 BLACKBURN Posts: 1216 BLACK MK2 VTR, MK1 POSI VTS

    #16 14th February 2007, 12:45

    and youll struggle to scratch the window with a stanley blade to!