Removing 172 Windows/Tints

[Justin]

Anyone know how difficult this is to do? Take out the windows?

Got some really tacky tints on the car, and wouldn't mind taking them off this week. Think it's a window out job though!

Also, how hard are tints to remove?

Cheers

 

[Limca]

its easy justin, from one of the edges of the window, where it starts. peel it off, go slowly other it will break up in bits. do it slow to remove it all in one piece, then once removed, clean your window with that adhesive s**t from halfords.

i removed all mine from my old 1.2 in minutes

 

[Justin]

Are tints not majorly stuck on with really strong adhesive?

Just realised I put this in the wrong place.. oops!

 

[Limca]

they are, but they can come off easy. give it a go

 

[Justin]

So you reckon its too much hassle taking the windows out? Think i'll have a bash today

 

[Limca]

dont take them out. if worse comes to worse, which it shouldnt then take them out. but really no need.

a good tip would be to get your missus to start the peeling process long sharp nails. start from the top, work your way down.

 

[guysy]

Use a hairdryer to heat the glue is what ive heard from some of my mates, Who have had to take theres off.

Use a stanley blade to lift the edges as well.

 

[Rich]

Flat stanley blade (not on rear screen) and some Tar and Adhesive remover will cleaner up the left overs.

 

[Limca]

Use a hairdryer to heat the glue is what ive heard from some of my mates, Who have had to take theres off.

Use a stanley blade to lift the edges as well.

thats antoher good tip,

 

[Justin]

Ok cheers guys!

 

[Big Iain]

Heard about using a steam cleaner too?? Mine are of in the winter too!

 

[Justin]

Yours dont look too bad Iain, mine are like limo black!

 

[Big Iain]

Back are scratched courtesy of Reno, not really a fan of them either though!

 

[AlexG]

i had to do them before. used a blade to get it started and then you can just peel them all back. use some whitespirit or intensive tar remover to soften the glue then just scrape it all off with another blade.