Window tinting...

rupsta66 Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Feb 2013 · 6 Jan 2014, 12:13 pm

#979789

Not really a tech question... but ive just pulled tinting off the windows that has been on there for +14yrs. Tint came off easy enough but the tiniting glue is proving to be an issue.
Anybody got any tips for removing baked on +14yr tinting glue ??
Ive tried metho.. not much effect and turps just seems to smear it ..
Cheers

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9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 6 Jan 2014, 1:15 pm

#979791

Wax and grease remover apply then scrap

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vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 6 Jan 2014, 5:36 pm

#979822

I find turps the best. it doesn't damage anything and wipes off that type of glue the best. depending on how old the glue is it may take some persistents but I like the fact with turps it all goes into the rag. You need to have the rag damp (not soaking) with turps and go in a circular motion with decent pressure.

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1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Jan 2014, 8:49 pm

#979860

if you can get ammonia that will sort you out. (most window cleaners today don't have ammonia in it like they used to)
Ammonia will turn the glue into a jelly like substance.
You'll need a brand new scraper blade for the clean up to get it off the glass.
Cheers

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 8 Jan 2014, 6:25 am

#979983

I've only done it once and that was many years ago,I used eucalyptus oil, did the trick nicely. 👍

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rupsta66 Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Feb 2013 · 8 Jan 2014, 10:05 am

#980002

Cheers guys.. now got a few methods suggested to have a crack at.

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Jan 2014, 10:58 am

#980006

Hi

I used Promar Maxi Di Clean, I tried all the other methods I don't sell Promar I had promotional bottle at the time.

I hate window tint, I like to see what going on beside me and in some traffic conditions you need too see other drivers faces and they see yours

Steve

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Jan 2014, 4:01 pm

#980027

rupsta66 wrote:Not really a tech question... but ive just pulled tinting off the windows that has been on there for +14yrs. Tint came off easy enough but the tiniting glue is proving to be an issue.
Anybody got any tips for removing baked on +14yr tinting glue ??
Ive tried metho.. not much effect and turps just seems to smear it ..
Cheers

I presume you have tried a razor blade..
Some tinting was very thin.. some was thicker..
EUCALYPTUS OIL is supposed to be very good but for something that old and hard and dried....
try to scrape off as much as You can with a razor blade then try Eucalyptus oil..

There is special stuff available now to take off glue etc off glass but whether its compatible with 14 year old glue?? I think its maybe for when You take stickers off and the glue is still there and still soft and sticky..

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1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 8 Jan 2014, 10:12 pm

#980058

3m adhesive cleaner, plastic scraper to remove the risk if scratching your glass, or if you're feeling confident... Steel wool, just avoid the torn/cut edge touching, works well on train windscreens, gets EVERYTHING off

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vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 9 Jan 2014, 8:14 am

#980071

1303Steve wrote:Hi

I used Promar Maxi Di Clean, I tried all the other methods I don't sell Promar I had promotional bottle at the time.

I hate window tint, I like to see what going on beside me and in some traffic conditions you need too see other drivers faces and they see yours

Steve

That is a good point. i can never see the person driving newer cars or tinted ones. And whats annoying is not being able to see trough cars to see further ahead or passing cars when making a turn while another car is next to you.

i hate tint too. not to mention it makes cars look like toy matchbox cars with plastic black windows 😂

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1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Jan 2014, 8:04 pm

#980135

You guys do know that you can get different shades of tint.....😉