How to remove window tint??? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Actros617 · #1 04-14-2009, 09:21 AM

Dose anyone know how to remove window tint

TX76513 · #2 04-14-2009, 09:27 AM

Step 1:
To over come separation between layers you must soften the adhesive so that both layers peel at the same time. This is very important, if you peel the just the top layer, you may as well just use razor blades as there is no way to peel the second layer off without picking at it for a few hours. You MUST try to peel both layers at once.
NOTE:
You are more than likely to damage one or more of your defroster lines, when this happens, the cut line will not work anymore. Some cars have radio antennas mounted alongside the defrosters made of the same material. If you damage these, your radio antenna will not work! Be careful! Taking it to a tint shop to be done greatly increases the odds of saving the lines, but even a tint shop can not promise to save your lines, sometimes the film is just to far gone.

Step 2:
First, clear the window of any obstructions, like the brake light, speaker covers etc.

Step 3:
Next cut open the garbage bag so that it will be big enough to cover the entire window. Spray some water on the outside of the back window and the lay plastic bag over the glass. Cut away excess plastic so that it is now roughly the same shape as the glass.

Step 4:
Next, lay a tarp over rear deck and seat, spray ammonia liberally on the inside of the back window. (Ammonia is very strong, I suggest you hold your breath during this step) and cover ammonia soaked tint with the plastic bag so that it won't evaporate.

Step 5:
Park the car with rear window facing the sun for about an hour. The film should now be ready to peel.

Step 6:
When you are ready to start peeling, leave the plastic in place so the ammonia wont dry. Get the peeling started with a razor blade in a corner where there are no defroster lines. Try to peel film off in one piece. If the ammonia dries as you peel, the glue will get hard again, so spray a bit of ammonia on the area as you peel.

Step 7:
Once the film is peeled you will need to scrub the adhesive off with ammonia and fine 0000 steel wool. Mop up scrubbed areas with paper towels before they dry. Finish up with window cleaner and paper towels.

Courtesy of the TINT DUDE

Actros617 · #3 04-14-2009, 02:57 PM

Geezz that is some long steps. Yeah the PO, tried to peel out the rear window tint hastly with a blade and they damaged the window defroster!!!

LUVMBDiesels · #4 04-14-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Actros617

Geezz that is some long steps. Yeah the PO, tried to peel out the rear window tint hastly with a blade and they damaged the window defroster!!!

Damn PO's! Mine tried to install a new sunroof gasket using I guess a pair of pliers. I've got a nice ridge around part of the sunroof now...

There is some liquid you can buy to paint new lines on the glass. I forget what it is called. Probably 'Defroster Repair'

compress ignite · #5 04-15-2009, 01:09 AM

When the tint film pulls away from the Adhesive layer (Some of it will)

This 3m product on a clean white rag will remove the adhesive nicely!
[Do Not SCRUB HARD at the defroster lines!]

ALSO used when removing the leftover Hood Pad Adhesive on the underside of the Hood.