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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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removing window tint?

I did a search, but no luck...whats the best way to remove window tint so that none of the glue is left behind. I really dont wanna go through the hassle of scrapping and clean up, nor do i wana pay $75 for the installer to do it. any ideas?
 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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I did it years ago, so not sure of the exact process. But pretty sure I used ammonia in a spray bottle and a scraper. Sprayed it on, let it sit for a bit then started to peel/scrape. I remember it being pretty easy. Did not need to do much scrapping.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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Easiest way is to take a hair dryer, heat up the film a bit and then peel it off. You will have to scrape, clean the glass tho.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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When I had the tint place take mine off for a ticket they just got an edge and ripped/peeled it off. then they just cleaned the glass really well. They did some scrapping for the glue though.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 07:07 AM
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lol 75, my tint guy does it for like 20 bux
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 10:05 AM
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Yeah, I think it was $15 to get mine taken off.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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I wish they would have told me that small of a price. I guess they are just really lazy. 75 to remove 110 to install.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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Search other tint shops for a better deal. I try to shop around for stuff to get the price i want.
 
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