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Is removing window tint a DIY?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by tomconte, Jun 6, 2010.

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  1. tomconte

    tomconte Formula Junior

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    The prior owner of my F430 had the windows tinted and .... yuck, sorry for fans of tint, but it's just plain strange to do on a spider, IMHO.

    It looks like it's a film applied to the inside of the window. I'm wondering, is this a DIY kind of job to remove?

    Tom
     
  2. ttdang123

    ttdang123 Formula Junior

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    #2 ttdang123, Jun 6, 2010
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    Not hard as long as you take your time. I removed the tint on my Benz but not the Fcar since I do not have tint on my Fcar. You need:

    1) TINT-OFF from an autopart store
    2) Razor (homedepot)

    The removal was very simple - just follow the direction of the bottle. MAKE SURE you cover all the windows surrounding + do it in a garage to avoid wind-spray.

    When you remove the glue residue, keep your razor moving as one continuous stroke (either up or down) to avoid spreading the glue back on the glass - you will see what I meant.


    Good Luck
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  3. Tom_C

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  4. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Be VERY careful with ammonia around leather, however........
     
  5. DonJuan348

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    razor blade, soapy water.

    pull it off slowly to minimize residue left on window. then use a squirt bottle and soak window with soapy water and use razor to take it off.
     
  6. dapper

    dapper Formula Junior

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    #6 dapper, Jun 7, 2010
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    I 'very carefully' used small amounts of ammonia in a VERY vented area. Tint peeled off in single huge sheets once started. Didn't take too long at all.
     
  7. tomconte

    tomconte Formula Junior

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    All great advice-- thanks!
     
  8. Alxlee

    Alxlee F1 Rookie

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    If the rear window is tinted, be VERY careful around the defrost elements.
     

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