Tint removal

[GlassTech]

I’ve received numerous requests for tint removal. Seems that most car dealers use an razor blade to remove the glue left behind and thus damaging the rear defroster. Some guy suggested to use ammoniac, alcohol or glue gone products. This products does not only make you gasp for air it takes hours to do a proper job. If some of you have some experience in removing tint, fast and efficiently without suffocating yourself or damaging the glass, please help. Thanks!!

[Don Boccafola]

The tint companies make a glue remover. Ive seen tinters use it. First they peel the tint off in one piece and then spray the remover on the glue and then lay the tint back on the glass and let the solution soften up the glue for awhile. Even then it is a big mess and you have to use a plastic razor and still stay away from the defroster grids.

[Brent Deines]

I used to apply window film, and we always used a heat gun to remove the film. When heated it usually peels right off. If there is any residue remaining, 3M adhesive remover takes that right off. No spraying and no soaking necessary.

Before figuring out that method we used a razor blade, but that was a very tedious task, especially on the rear window as the defroster lines are easily damaged. A body shop showed me the error of my ways.

[GlassTech]

Hey Guys, thanks for the help, seems that I’ll have to purchase the correct product for the job. Any suggestions where I can find the 3M adhesive remover? Thanks

[Brent Deines]

We buy it at the local hardware and paint store. I have also seen it in auto parts stores. A quick web search found it in this site: http://www.rochfordsupply.com
3M part number 09894

There are other adhesive removers that work better for some products, but the 3M product is excellent for many applications.

[screenman]

I agree with Brents method, I would also add that we run a full time retail tinting business in a purpose built unit and charge as much for tint removal as we do for installing. Just did an Audi A4 saloon yesterday charged $400 Audi main agent happy with price.

[kenb81]

There are two methods for removing back glass tint:
1) you can sweat it off, spray the tint with something like spray 9 or tint removal or simple green. Then cover the inside with a green garbage bag and set in the hot sun for about an 1/2 hr (depending on the tint condition) Remove garbage bag and slowly remove tint Remove excess glue with either a
srubby or 000 fine steelwool. Never use a razor blade as it wll damage defroster lines.
2) Steam it off using a steamer. Start at one corner and begin steaming peel
slowly remove excess glue as before

[kenb81]

Also side glass either steamit off or peel it off Use a razor blade to remove glue with a wet solution

[Brent Deines]

I haven't done it for awhile myself, but the body shop next door just removed the tint from one of my employees car (side and back glass) using a heat gun. The entire process took about 15 minutes and there was almost no glue to remove.

[chips1144]

Wow Screenman, thats what I call making money...