Best Fast and Easy Way To Remove Tint From Home Windows

[@gsambolin]

The purpose of the black plastic bag is to draw the heat from from the daylight and TRAP it between the bag and the backside of the window tint. This will help soften the tint to breakdown the adhesive of the tint. However in the video it is raining and he was still able to pull it down no issues. I used this technique and coupled with another video and I sprayed 409 cleaner as well. Technique: Spray the window with the water and baby shampoo and I would add to that a good spray down of 409 household cleaner before I put the plastic bag on the window. I waited 40 min not 2 hours. I also used a heat gun on high (not tool close) to heat up the window on the side where the plastic bag is on. THIS WORKED PERFECT !!! I was able to peel off the tint in one pull. Sliding glass doors ONE PULL no issues and very minor glue residue. PRO TIP !!! While pulling the tint off I would pull down (top to bottom) and spray more 409 cleaner on the window as I was pulling down to keep the tint moist Finally I used 409 and windex along with a "JBF Triumph MK3 Scraper with Double Edged Blade, Professional Glass Scraper / Size 6 inch" to clean the window and remove the remaining glue residue. You can find that scraper on Amazon and the link is in the comments above. END TO END 20 min per window after the bag is put on. If it were not for this video I would still be scraping windows down. This video helped out great. Thanks

[@MyKJohnston]

I just tried your method and after an hour, I was able to remove plastic, tint and glue. Everything came off perfectly without scraping!! Thank you SO MUCH!

[@KIMO365]

+Karen Johnston ur welcome!

[@socorronciomedes8706]

Very well structured with a moderated speed and pleasant voice, A+: 1. Items needed 2. Steps to follow 3. Illustrated 4. Final product

[@melhemphill]

I cleaned New construction homes for years & my specialty was windows! To get any remaining adhesive off just spray down the window real good & then go over it with 000 Grade steel wool then you re-wet the window & then use your scraper! The steel wool won't scratchbtgevwindow as long as you KEEP IT WET! Your advice about using the trash bags was spot on!

[@leosimanjuntak]

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[@leosimanjuntak]

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[@drokea1969]

I've needed to do this to my windows for a LONG time now. Kept putting it off because I just knew it was going to be a difficult task. Well, had I known just how easy this was it would have been done ages ago. THANK YOU!! This video was great! This technique made removing the old tint so easy!!

[@mrsgreencar4526]

Amazing! Worked like a charm on reflective tinted windows over 15 years old! I used regular shampoo. Thanks so so much for the tip! Excellent!!

[@michellewong494]

You really only use shampoo? Can remove easily?

[@mrsgreencar4526]

@@michellewong494 Yep. Shampoo with water in a spray bottle. Used a black trash bag just like he said. The film on the windows, was probably there for 15+ years, and it came off in one sheet after I let it warm and soak for a little over an hour. Couldn't believe it. Started at one corner and worked like a charm. Who knew?!

[@anisemccurdy]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! This simple video has brought me so much joy and my windows look amazing. I can't even tell you how long that tint has been on them maybe 30 or 40 years. This works wonders. Thank you again

[@cindyski4413]

I’m taking off my one living room window. Now I’m into growing indoor plants. I feel that my plants are gonna need the natural sunlight for them. Hope it works easily for me! Thanks for your video!

[@davidshoemaker2577]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Putting the trash bags over the wet window made the job a piece of cake.

[@Thrasher411]

I am a professional painter at one of our local hospitals where I live and I have installed window tint a few times but never had to remove any. Thanks for the tips!!

[@lavarjones5391]

This worked 10 times better than the vinegar and ammonia plus a heat gun. I am so surprised that baby shampoo is cheaper and works for effective taking off tint. thank you for posting this video it helped me tenfold. As a handyman I will forever use this technique 🎉🎉

[@alantracy8761]

30 plus year old tint came off easy as pie using this method.... your video likely saved me hours of scraping!!

[@Robyn-td6uc]

Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know! Mine is probably the same age as yours, baked-on in south Florida! I've tried a few times to scrape it off or at least clean where doggie nose prints are smeared all over. Nada but flakes. I hope my results match yours! 😎

[@cr42cr42]

Thank you sooo much, worked like magic! Been putting off the job for 5 years, flaking off, looked horrible! Sliding glass doors look great now! Did not have baby shampoo so used Dawn mixed with water in a spray bottle.

[@honeybu3227]

Thank you! Are you in Hawai’i? Looks like Pearl City. I’m about to do this to my windows & grateful for your tips. I almost bought a heat gun. Glad I watched this first!

[@KIMO365]

I was moved to Vegas! Have fun

[@fonetiks1]

Try "Tint OFF" spray. It will take it all off in 10 minutes using the trash bag method.. It is non toxic and doesn't smell horrible like ammonia. Also 409 cleaner will work as well because it has ammonia in it.

[@stevecooper9278]

Works 100% no chemical smell or solvents needed

[@user-xs5dp4gw8e]

+ floor steamer will do - Karcher SC3 + plastic razor blade > start with a corner edge > two layers of film, if you can just remove the tinting later, much easier and just glides off. This will leave the base/security layer which is see through. From my experience about 80% of the time you get lucky and just the outer layer comes off only with no further steaming necessary. If both layers come away then keep steaming and pull the sheet once you have enough to have a good hold of the film

[@Ginnetix]

Good deal. I’ve got 10 to do tomorrow. This looks promising 🎉

[@ellioteverett7212]

Very informative, thanks. Question: can you put mirrored tint on the inside of a double paned window?

[@donotwantahandle1111]

Thanks for this vid. What was the ratio of baby shampoo to water in your spray bottle?

[@FiberFairy22]

That’s what I’m wondering too!!!

[@808G8GT]

FYI...citrus cleaner/ degreaser probably works better. same technique but substitute straight citrus cleaner instead of baby shampoo/ water.

[@KIMO365]

Gavin Au I totally did that and it worked a billion times better I just didn't like the stank... lol thanks for brining that up I hope everyone see it

[@808G8GT]

True the smell is a bit ....pungent. could be worst...could smell like 409. Lol. Thanks for the vids. Keep it coming!!

[@SimonM282]

Hey Guys - which citrus cleaner did you use? Also if the citrus cleaner is a kind of solvent, I'm guessing that there's a chance it could damage the seal on a double pane window and cause a failure. What do you think? Thanks.

[@cbrr7615]

Any sort of "solvents" (citrus or other) are indeed best but typically a no-go on any indoor commercial and especially a residential type removal due to smell/odor, staining and indoor chemical exposure risks. We've used Windex with ammonia D, sprayed, allow to soak for a few then scraped with good but not excellent results, and no complaints from tenants of odors or staff falling out from solvent exposure. Windex softens the adhesive and also acts as a lubricant allowing razor scraper to slide and reduce risk of damaging glass.

[@cristinamerino4971]

Hi there. I was wondering if the mirror films are easy to remove as well? The supplier has told me that as longer as I leave it in the window, it will be much more difficult to remove

[@nickmaniates1391]

A happy wife a happy life. Finally accomplished with your help. Thank You

[@neiltaylor2269]

WD 40 cleans the glass glue also helps with the removal of the tint

[@Loyalki]

Are you from Oklahoma, Neil?

[@lindaalonzoowen9135]

Could you use dawn soap ? Thanks

[@panepanelsprocleaning]

Nice work Man. I appreciate the links too. How much would you charge for the removal per pane? Thanks for all you do.

[@shavinmccrotch9435]

My tint was applied on the outside in southern Texas. I think it’s become more of a ceramic glaze at this point. 😞

[@beachbum4691]

"Ouch" sounds like a toughie., I've heard it said that wet-newspapers can be applied to the glass, they will hold the moisture even longer, especially if you put plastic on top to slow evaporation? (ps everyone does) ;)

[@melhemphill]

Thank you for this video! It worked like a charm!👍

[@porshahernandez2055]

Or you could try using nail polish remover and wiping it off! I used it and it worked perfectly fine!

[@Zoe_2112]

Works perfectly! Great tip!

[@claytonhollister482]

Thank you, this worked great for me. You have some great videos on your page.

[@DrThaliaND]

I got brand new windows that have a UV tint that sadly I don’t like. Could this work to remove from brand new windows as well?

[@Bapuji42]

Why baby shampoo? Would regular shampoo work?

[@traceypeterson4603]

It scares me that baby shampoo can also remove the tiny glue

[@queennchronicales7815]

What type tint did you use I would like to tint my windows?

[@CaptArty]

After scraping off most of the glue use paper towels soaked with paint thinner to wash off the rest of the glue.

[@albertohern3276]

lmao dont use paint thinner youll fk up the interior use solvent

[@michaelenriquez4354]

Can I use any soap dawn dish soap?

[@_bharathab5806]

Can we remove one way mirror film and make it plain glass.. For home windows

[@foekliang]

just wondering would it make easier or harder to remove if I soak the film overnight?

[@jackj5591]

I just tried this on my living room skylight windows and it did not work. But I think it was due to lack of heat. It is 29 degrees Fahrenheit here in Chicago and tried this with a small amount of snow on my skylights. Let it sit for 2 hours with baby soap solution applied before and nothing happened. I was tempted to use my heat gun but don’t want that glass to break. Maybe I’ll try again in June or something when it’s sunny. Right now cloudy and cold, after Christmas.

[@jackj5591]

Just tried again in early March on a 55 degree sunny day and it still didn’t work. Now my tin is cracked and hard all over. Does anyone have a suggestion for best way to get this removed?

[@cxh1225]

@@jackj5591 55 probably still wasn't too conducive. You might give it another go around now with the temps are hanging in the neighborhood of 80 in these parts. I'm about to try this but my tint on this rental looks like folks have tried something in the past without success (scratch marks of frustration abound which just makes it look worse) and this stuff looks like it's here to stay.

[@2341234134]

Worked! Thanks KIMO

[@florians.4089]

Thanxxx from Austria for your Video!;)

[@odkdsjf]

This works, however, it requires heat to process to work. If the window is not in direct sunlight, the tint and adhesive will not come off as quickly as it would otherwise.

[@lisavanenkevort8457]

Thank you so much, this worked so well.

[@KIMO365]

+Lisa VanEnkevort u can also use a citrius type cleaner as well. Its stronger but so is the smell.

[@bradsmith1189]

hasn't tred this in west texas

[@FiberFairy22]

Thanks so much for this, gonna try it now!

[@KIMO365]

Go getum!

[@emiessiene100]

What solution?

[@kkpaine]

Very helpful👍🏼

[@samuelhowell9506]

I wish you had explained the purpose of the trash bag.

[@kathleenwalton3311]

I would imagine it's so that it doesn't dry out on you

[@patrickr9606]

Saturate and soften the film....obviously it worked!!

[@GrilledChickenRamyun]

Hi mine is worst the sticker/film on my window is still attached and its more than 10years. Im struggling to scrap it off very time consuming and barely working

[@rustynutsnboltz]

What's that in metric?

[@shines411]

How many parts water to shampoo for solution is optimal?

[@rpiper1975]

saw on another site to use 1 teaspoon shampoo per quart of water

[@WestCoastBoyee]

Where do you live it’s beautiful

[@KIMO365]

+WestCoastBoyee oh that was back in Hawaii I'm in Vegas now

[@irwan6857]

what is the purpose of the thrash bag?

[@KIMO365]

+Mohd Dwen keeps solution from drying up

[@angelecoburn7564]

I think it also absorbs the heat of the sun and helps loosen the tint. In other videos I've watched people use a steamer or other heat source to loosen the glue.

[@Sheldon.Williams]

Saw someone use a technique with just a heat gun and peel it off - seemed faster as adhesive comes off too, well 95% of it.

[@kaiyol6160]

used to live in that apartment in the twin towers if not probably same floor lmao holy shit I watch too much KZbin

[@adinfinitum70]

Fuck it. I just throw a brick threw the window...

[@MaidenShade]

How do you avoid scratching the glass when using a razor blade? When I had tried it once, it left scratches and ruined the window.

[@707jmc]

Cool! Thanks!

[@gavinyates9189]

Definitely wasn't super stuck was it

[@notinavacuum5966]

I’m wondering if 1-year-old window privacy film will remove easily. Anyone?

[@FullStrengthBeer]

Use a Heat gun and it all inc the glue comes off

[@mohyo5735]

why did the window became bubbly anyway that’s creepy

[@MichaelKeethin]

Instead of saving your time from scraping why you just do the steamer trick get the whole thing all one shot

[@thenesbitts9783]

What is the steamer trick?

[@marksill8020]

no PAU this time. what the hell? LOL!

[@kayjones62]

tint im dealing with is over 40 years

[@Vanessa_Martinez]

Thank you so much

[@dankodasic2203]

Why is baby shampoo better than regular 😂

[@maureenkerfoot1463]

So the window doesn't cry...

[@shaiyacoprez2812]

It's because windows are static objects that never mature. They remain in a state of unchanging permanent infancy.

[@leoninefyre]

I'd imagine it's cheaper than regular shampoo and has less chemicals/gentler solution.

[@Speedwelltuning]

Who would tint a bedroom window? Bizarre

[@mosesm7428]

Why the obnoxious music

[@jachinoy1565]

i sub to u coz we will try to do it =)