How to remove old tint & adhesive

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[@1Skeptik1]

Good job, one of the better approaches to film removal on YT. OK, (2) tricks. 1. I had some luck forcing moisture into the adhesive by NOT removing the old tint completely. Pull it down leaving the last 1-2" in place, wet the window (purple power), and re-set the old film for 20-30 minutes. (No trash can liner is needed.) 2. I saved defroster wires using steel wool after the adhesive is soft. I am a retired tinter. Cheers!

[@tadavis316]

You never lied!!!! I had a guy take my tint off to pass inspection and I didn't know my defrost was going to come off with it . I WAS HEATEEDDD when I turned on my defroster and saw most of the lines were missing..... lol

[@markporter2642]

Nice video. A technique that I like to use when removing glue is to spray the window down with your preferred adhesive remover, simple green in my case, and reapply the trash bag or film liner holding the adhesive remover on the glass. I move on to the side windows and by the time I finish scraping or steaming the sides I check the back and the adhesive is completely dissolved. Very little scrubbing is required at that point. If I steam the back window off and it comes off in one piece sometimes I’ll flip it over and use it as my liner to hold the simple green on the glass. Works good for me.

[@derekbizoddy6210]

Simple green is key! I've also been using it for years.

[@seancolon9890]

I purchased an Old Audi A4 that had bad tint on the back window. It was purple and bubbled every where. I used a steamer to remove the 1st layer, and then Goof-Off spray to remove the rest. It literally wipes with a rag, the glue and everything off the window with no scraping needed. Also no effect on the defogger.

[@lukeluke281]

This is the answer I was looking for thanks!

[@frankmarinojr3178]

Excellent video! You did an excellent job explaining the procedure and the problems of removing the tint.

[@neilreid2298]

Bro- heat gun from Home Depot for $20. Hair dryer will also work. Light heat and the adhesive attaches to the film and releases from the window. Just finished doing this on my daughter's new (used) car. Works like a champ. Good luck!

[@Deathwish610]

Hey man! Did it end up pulling the defrosting lines with the adhesive? I’m thinking of using a heat gun as well (14 year old car)

[@ChevyC-jo9pw]

Great video this helped me out so much, I had a window regulator replaced in my door and the tent was already starting to peel. They pulled the thicker layer off and all the adhesive was left and I've been trying to figure out how to get it off, purple power and a scrubbing pad amazing it's a little things that really do the most

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

I’m so glad the video was helpful!

[@VeryMuchSaab]

Did this on a 2006 Kia Spectra 5. The purple power spray didn't do much, I probably sprayed it 6 different times, waiting longer and shorter times to scrub the window. I ended up using a razor blade and risking taking off the defrosters. Thanks for the video though

[@Nordic_E.T.]

Nothing wrong with being a perfectionist. It's a guarantee the work will be professional.

[@VS-q]

That’s funny how several people mentioned here to use a heat gun and it’s easy peasy job… haha. Try that on 10+ years old film..

[@derekbizoddy6210]

Hey Nick, try using simple green. I've used 409 before and simple green seems to work better. The 409 evaporates too quickly. If the clear layer pulls, try again on the super thin stuff it will come off. And if THAT doesn't work there is still hope. Tint it with some cheap film or sample film. Yes...tint right over top of the old thin flaky purple crap. You don't even have to let it fully cure, but if the customer can leave the car for the day perfect! Your new scrap film will adhere to the old stuff and hold it together while you peel. Steam does work but it can be very time consuming and tedious if the old film is that far gone.

[@samuelolaogun9044]

What's green please

[@BPoweredLove]

@@samuelolaogun9044 Hi, Samuel. Derek is confusing the way he wrote it. He should have capitalized the appropriate parts of his comment so that people who aren't aware of this product could understand. There's a product in America (possibly other places?) called Simple Green. That's the name of it. But the way he wrote, like English is his 3rd language, he was confusing and I can understand your confusion. Also, he couldn't even be bothered to reply to you. I know my reply is late, but hopefully that helps. It's called Simple Green, a cleaning solution.

[@detrickthomas1403]

I used decreaser and green sponge.. no scrape needed.. 10 minutes and all done

[@samdraper8266]

Did you have to replace the defroster?

[@chrisfortune6616]

Just moved from Massachusetts to Rhode Island and had to remove my tent in order to get the car to pass inspection. I did the side windows and three out of four were pretty easy using this method. I'm really dreading doing the rear window based on how the side windows came came out. The car is 15 years old which I'm sure doesn't help my situation. I'm tempted to just go and try to get it inspected again with the rear window still tinted and see if they will pass me.

[@misio3737]

Dude just get your inspection done elsewhere

[@faceofforthright]

Thanks for the content man! I've had great success with a steamer!

[@EchoNine3]

Does the steamer work well of its old like in this video? A friend of mine has a 93 del sol. Only the lord knows how old that tint is haha.

[@faceofforthright]

@@EchoNine3 in my experience it will work more well than anyrhing else. If there's adhesive left behind the steamer and a scrub pad have been my go to. Remember to lay something down to catch all of the debris!

[@EchoNine3]

Great. Thank you.

[@johnvienta7622]

I agree with the steam idea. I removed the film from the rear windscreen and did not realise that the adhesive had remained on the glass, until it went really dark with a couple of weeks. Tried just about every adhesive remover as i did not want to damage the demister bars, then one day saw a video about steam being used. Fortunately I had access to a large steam cleaner and started in one corner and within seconds I could hear it fluttering and it gradually came off. I am not claiming that it was easy because it was not but considering that the film had been on for about 20 years it was ok. The frustrating part was cleaning the marks left by the bubbles in the adhesive film, and i had a chat to a tinting company and they suggested cloudy ammonia and super fine steel wool ( no scratching ) and they worked very well. When i took it to have new tint applied, they gave me a discount as it was so clean.

[@DekGT5mad]

I can't believe you are talking about scraping demisters. I get separating & what you'd consider no go film off without damaging the demister. Use a blue $2 tarp to section off the rear screen with a fairly large section, tucking in at the top and sides then place a steamer hose in & make sure steam isn't escaping. Allow it to steam while you complete your side window remove & replacements, then go to ithe rear and pick up at your "checking after bagging point. Start the film peeling with a blade as normal & use the steam running just in front as you pull it. If you do get breakage of the base layer stop, pick up the edge again & keep going. You may get adhesive left behind, you may not depending on the brand of film. Next time I get a bad one I'll video what I do(but it won't be a professional edit, 😂) I haven't scraped a rear screen for 20 yrs, I promise you and it only takes about the same time as bag & Park, but you don't heat up the entire car & you can do the sides while your rear is steaming. 😉😉😉😊😊 I promise you'll still warn customers about possible demister damage to cover yourself, but you'll be able to tell them you saved their demister for them every time! It will make them forget about removal charges & return again & again. Just be careful of sagging roof linings. The steam can exacerbate the issue, but careful sectioning will stop it

[@truthseekerKJV]

I recommend covering the speakers so the 409 doesn't damage them.

[@iam_87]

Thanks for the video man! What kind of scrubber are using?

[@michaeldailey2437]

I have a lanai with tinted acrylic windows. The tinting is bubbling and needs to be removed. Do you any suggestions or videos that would be helpful?

[@sandraharling8216]

We tried the heat and it just made the stuff all gummy and more difficult to remove. It was very old so that was probably a factor. Worth a try though

[@Lilmiket1000]

The previous owner removed the back glass tint with a razor blade and totally damaged the defrosting element. It no longer works.

[@YallBorgin]

Nice video! Put a towel down for the over spray and drips

[@robertbox5956]

Followed the instructions and it work great! Thanks!

[@SoundJudgment]

A simple Heat-Gun set on HIGH and blowing 6 inches over the plastic would have made short work of that peel mess. No sunshine needed

[@hectorperez6293]

awesome,the trash bag have to be black and also what trash bag size do you use,thanks for you video

[@geraldlohnokwendo2541]

Can you do this technique by removing windshield tinted windows?! Please, I want to remove my windshield tint by using this technique. But I want to see you removed it, then I'll use your way by removing it.mine car is Nissan primera 2003

[@Blaze49AzSd]

You are a magician, great work thanks

[@dannydominguez16]

Just my opinion, but isn't a heat gun more efficient to use in these scenarios? As a start up tint business owner, i would like to look more professional then using a trash bag. Thoughts?

[@BPoweredLove]

Well, your customers don't really need to watch you doing this. But the point of the bag versus a gun is that the bag will make the entire glass hot all at once. And glass retains heat well so it will stay hot for a while, even if you pull it into the shade when you're ready to work on it. But with the gun, you'd likely heat from the inside, it only heats the tint a bit but the glass will be (relatively) cold so it will be tedious heating every section vs just getting at it all at once. Just my two cents.

[@BPoweredLove]

Oh, and I see how old your comment is. By now, I imagine that you've arrived at this conclusion on your own by now. :-)

[@jenniferjonesterrell9173]

A lot of adhesive on the window and I'm having a hard time getting it off So can you give me some tips and I use rubbing alcohol and I'm using awesome

[@irishuwould5185]

I’m trying this today and my luck it’s cloudy and cool when usually it’s hot here in Texas. Just my luck. Hope it works

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

You can always do this same process and leave it overnight. That should introduce some more moisture into the film and help take it off. If this doesn’t work then I would suggest to wait for a sunny day alternatively.

[@irishuwould5185]

@@WindowTintingBusiness no worries, it worked pretty good. Idk how old the tint was but it was on my 94 Silverado I bought couple months ago. It was purple color so I know it was super old.

[@jenniferjonesterrell9173]

I know that's what I'm facing now I have just the piece of the tents and I've been trying to scrub it and it won't come off and I have to do an inspection so what else can I do do I use alcohol rubbing alcohol or awesome

[@irvingsanguinetti7659]

I need the defroster in NYC winters... Can windows be tinted on top of the existing tint?

[@dragonflyer59]

Ok... you say this is old... the one on my back windshield is so old that it is cracked, peeling, dirty, and I can barely see through it... what method can you suggest for removing that?

[@vincentpattavina2120]

Thanks!

[@tmauricio9028]

Great Video Sir 👍‼️‼️‼️

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

Just ask what year it is.

[@lovinlife7933]

I see you used 409 on the inside, but what did you spray on the outside of the window before putting the 1st trash bag on?

[@euro609]

The outside can just be water, it's just to hold the bag in place while you cut it down to size

[@Voltomess]

Any version without being in a sunny place? like now where there is no sun and it's 10 degrees outside?

[@PEYates]

Were you not able to use a cheap heat gun since you are able to catch the thicker plastic???🤔

[@ahmedbadia1485]

You can also use a hairdryer

[@michaelditomasso6395]

Very Helpful. Thanks

[@RickMartinez-yn5fz]

That aggressive scrubee going to take defrost lines off

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

Been doing it for a decade and and after over 10,000 vehicles I haven’t had an issue yet so I think it’s safe.

[@Lilmiket1000]

Ugh, this is what happened to me today on 5 attempts. The film detached from the tint and the tint just keeps breaking up. And idk what to do because my registration is about to expire. Need to past inspection really soon.

[@jenniferjonesterrell9173]

Now I got some marks on my window did I do something wrong I need help

[@EnnTomi1]

tint that dark wont just absorb more heat into the car???

[@PorcelainDR]

There’s always a way without ruining the defroster lines. Steamers never fail...

[@Voltomess]

is steamer better than heat gun? I did one window today with a heat gun and now my whole window is covered with glue .....does tint comes off with glue when u use a steamer?

[@hirevinrs4]

How much does it cost to have tint removed?

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

Between $100-$200

[@youdig3691]

that should NEVER be a possibility of destroying the defrost, just take your time

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

If the film is old enough then it is.

[@youdig3691]

@@WindowTintingBusiness as many cleaners that are out there to use.. no it shouldn't.. that's lazy bro, impatient.. if it worked when they pulled in, it should work when they leave

[@aass9601]

@@youdig3691 Wonder if he would do that on Richie Rich RR?? I bet he he would not + spraying the f car speakers, did not cover. He’s a POS. CAR IS OLD SO WHAT, YOU GOT YOUR MONEY. A HOLE

[@watchdaride]

i am in florida . YOu should put on a ppf course . All the good courses are in the midwest . YOu can make some training video at the same time .

[@thewedge8823]

anybody know how to get the tint out of the corners mine goes really deep into the rubber molding of the windows. most of it came off, but it ripped off in the corners, and I can't get in there with my razor

[@homeessentialsandmore8065]

I’m trying the purple power and Goo-off tomorrow and do review on my KZbin channel!! Hope it works

[@fredygonzalez8459]

What's good film to use when just starting out? Any brands?

[@WindowTintingBusiness]

I'd say johnson or global. both on the affordable side but will still hold up.

[@johnnyp628]

So why don’t you guys ever put a tarp or towel or something over the back interior so the overspray doesn’t get everywhere on speakers and things?

[@CheapskateGarage]

Probably because it was a 13 year old Kia. If it was a new Mercedes, they might be more particular about the overspray.

[@homeessentialsandmore8065]

I like the Purple Power way better!!

[@aass9601]

@@CheapskateGarage yeah, POS. Hate people like that, car mechanic did that to me fixing my car, he just did not give a f about fixing it right by of age. So I said to duck with him. POS.

[@JosBonz20]

Tremenda técnica. Buen vídeo

[@James-kv6kb]

Just a hint KZbin is seen all over the world if you say 409 we're not going to know what you mean. We need the product not the brand

[@MrBmxbrawler]

I feel like I'm playing wii sports

[@lynnmei4346]

Your method doesn't work at all for old bake tint on my car. I have a much better way to remove it. The basic idea is using Super Strong chemical to penetrate the tint. You need some old school paint remover, or you can mix 6 part of methylene chloride with 4 part of methanol. You need protection gear of these chemicals. You put a lot of them on the old tint. Wait for 10 min. The tint will come right off without any effort. Then, use acetone to remove the glue. Repeat the process above.. Reminder: any product contains Methylene Chloride will do the job. It can get the job done really fast. However, this is a highly toxic chemical. You have to wear protection gear to do the job.

[@samuelolaogun9044]

What happened were there's no sun?

[@carbonoxx]

u are out of luck!

[@dannydominguez16]

You can use a Heat gun bro

[@jenniferjonesterrell9173]

I have a 2003 Honda Accord

[@bobbiweiss4176]

How to remove window tint from rear glass: Put an Anti-Trump sticker on the glass, & park it anywhere in the south! The tint AND the window will be gone, & insurance buys you a nice new untinted glass!

[@youngernesto]

I got FUCKED on the bottom portion of the rear window. Got to scrape with speaker housings in the way.

[@cryptur_5725]

What if you have no sun?

[@joeg7969]

Heat gun...!!

[@madridgevara9484]

This is stupid, the plastic on inside does not stay, no matter what wetting agent you use

[@jeremiahalexander6092]

Lol I have the same car mines is red

[@fernandoestrada4694]

Üy