Removing Window Film the Easy Way
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Removing Window Film the Hard Way
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Reprint courtesy of TintCenter.com
These are the household items you will need
when removing window tint:
- Black Trash Bags
- Ammonia (undiluted)
- Super-Fine Steel Wool
- Razor Blade or Sharp Knife
- Windex Glass Cleaner
- 3 hours of time
- Nice hot sunny day
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1. Cut the garbage bag in roughly the shape of the window, spray
soapy water on the outside, cover it with the black trash bag and smooth the
plastic flat.
Most window tint is constructed of multiple layers of film. When left under
the hot sun, the garbage bag will absorb heat, helping the film peel off in one piece.
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2. Protect all inside surfaces near the rear window with a tarp:
speakers, rear light, and upholstered surfaces, then spray the entire window film
with undiluted ammonia.
Undiluted ammonia has a strong smell. It is recommended that you hold your
breath or wear a face mask.
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3. While the ammonia is still wet, trap the ammonia against the
window film with another trash bag or plastic wrap. Park the car with the rear
window facing the sun for an hour to soften the tint's adhesive.
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4. Now we can start peeling the window film.
Use your fingernail or razor blade lift the window film in a corner of the window,
and try to peel the film off in one entire piece. Keep the tint moist with
ammonia as you strip.
Use a razor blade to scrape off any tint that did not peel. Be careful not to cut
the defroster lines.
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5. Remove the any residual adhesive with ammonia and Super-Fine steel wool,
wiping with paper towel before it dries.
Remove the exterior trash bag, and clean window thoroughly with glass cleaner.
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