How To Remove Old BAKED ON Tint From Rear Window!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ส.ค. 2017
- The method shown in this video worked great for me on my vehicle's rear window with defrost lines to remove old baked on window tint adhesive after I removed the old bubbled up tint. This MUST BE done outdoors when you remove the tint with all vehicle doors open, and wear gloves/eye protection. Do not inhale the ammonia fumes. If needed, use a fan to blow away the fumes while scrubbing the old tint layers or adhesive. Enjoy the video!
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DISCLAIMER: No method shown is 100% safe to use on Rear Defrost Heater Lines. Always test one spot first before scrubbing the entire area. If you notice damage, stop. You can easily repair the heater lines using conductive paint.
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THANK YOU! This works! I was freaking out after I removed residential window tint and was left with a cloudy residue on the window. Tried Wd-40, alcohol, acetone, gasoline, goo-gone, flooring adhesive remover, windex,soap and water, Awesome cleaner, a steamer…. NOTHING worked. Found this video and tried it and it removed it all. Thank you!
I recently bought a used car and had sticky residue on it so I tried scrubbing it with a sponge and used scraper using goo gone wd40 and cooking oil for a hour with hardly any results mostly just caused scratches in the adhesive
This method started working instantly took a half hour-hour and looks crystal clear thank you Soo much straight to the point and super effective !!
Thank you very much. This is the ONLY thing that has worked in removing the tint adhesive that's been on the back window for 23 years. It takes A LOT of scrubbing, but it does work.
This works! Had old baked on film on my windows of my house, tried everything, heat gun, paint stripper, thinners, benzine, acetone, nothing worked. Although it took time and elbow grease, it was the only method that removed everything without me having to replace the glass.
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Thank you. Straight to the point. No wasting time. I wish most youtube videos were like this.
AceTone nail polish remove. Works like a dream. No razor blade needed. Simply y with a paper towel and wipe clean! Did it with my car. The AceTone I used was purple in color.
Thank you i did this myself a few minutes ago
I'll try acetone
Thank you soooooo much. So easy verses the other methods. Finished my back window in minutes.
Going to try this
@@jett0206did it work?
You sir deserve the gold star today. This glue laughed at my carb cleaner and steel wool. Wow at how good does your method work my friend!!
is it okay to use steel wool? rather the copper?
I didn't have any luck with steel wool even after switching to the pure clear ammonia. Steel wool didn't scratch anything, it just couldn't get scrub off the glue. The copper pads worked though.
Wow, this actually worked - thank you! The tint came off with a steamer, but the glue was baked on. I was afraid it was extra tint, but your video showed exactly what I had on my car. Used to live in FL too and moved up north. My defrost lines might be damaged but they were already pulling/damaged when the tint was coming off. I appreciate the clear glass now 👍🏼
No method is perfect, but it sure helped me.
Nice finding this.
I have 16 windows in my RV to do.
Now that I have the knowledge I just need to pick up some Scotch pads charcoal and beer, my friends work cheap, at least until we get to the fishing. 🍺
Did it today. Worked out great. Took me an hour but it all came off. Still have a tiny bit in the dot matrix parts
It does take a while....All should come off. Thanks for watching!
All of these videos that you posted will be usefull to my dad!
Show your dad. :-)
I have used #0000 fine steel wool to polish hard water stains off of my auto glass in the past. I like the distribution of the ammonia as you depicted it. I was lucky enough to find success using a microfiber towel and ammonia based glass cleaner with my fair share of scrubbing the way of the heater bars, side to side. I was using glass cleaner to thwart goo be gone because I didn't want it to dissolve my heater bar's adhesive.
I was able to remove the 4 side window tints with a heat gun & razor blade. Can't use for rear window w/defroster. Was finally able to get tint off, but not the adhesive. I had tried heat gun, paint stripper, acetone, glass cleaner etc. nothing worked. I used ammonia & a green scotch brite pad. I had to reapply several times, but I got most of the adhesive off. Then used a steamer to break up the most stubborn parts. Finally through, what a job.
Most professional demonstration than most thank you
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Great video....very good instructor. You are !! Awesome job
I’ve done it with Brillo and oven cleaner before many years ago worked amazing
Appreciate it, man. Have some residual spots on the windows of my ‘99 TJ that’ve been bugging me. None of that other stuff you mentioned worked for me either and scraping is for the birds.
Use only enough pressure to get rid of the residue.
I’m using 0000 steel wool to clean shower glass. Will try ammonia method removing rear window tint glue. Removed tint from doors and that was a loooot of scraping so I was very hesitant to do the same for the rear window. Thanks for the video.
This is just amazing. Thank you so much 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Awesome video!
I love TH-cam, man
Thank you! Do it carefully, and make sure you have PLENTY of ventilation when using the ammonia. All windows and doors must be open.
Great information Doug,has always. I Liked,Shared and added to playlists.
All my best.
Bobby
Thanks Bobby
Thanks for the post dude.
You're welcome Mike
thanks i bought a car that someone had took the tint and i couldnt get the glue off till u showed this at least i can back up know. LOL
Ammonia was key! Nothing worked but ammonia. I will say on my truck using 0000 Brillo as well as copper pads scratched my windshield even with light pressure. Just used on small area. I then got one of those green rectangular pad used on Teflon pots and that worked with no scratches.
Sometimes the green pot scrubber isn't rough enough. I didn't observe any scratches, but using the copper pot scrubber can wear down the defrost lines if you scrub too long in one area. The bad part about ammonia, is the strong odor.
Not sure why it was scratching but got most of it off. It was front windshield. It’s against law in for tint on front Ga but ammonia really worked. Thanks for tip. I’d tried everything else that didn’t even touch it.
Thanks and I will try this method tomorrow
Worked for me !! Thanks !!!
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I work at Carmax and use Ultimate Orange with a scotch pad and it also works well. Takes the glue right off.
Scotch Pad works great too. Thanks for watching!
Great info!
Great stuff. I didn't have ammonia handy but the copper scrubbing pad + glass cleaner worked very well. Thank you!
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Glass cleaners base is ammonia
@@louisemissouri4410 Not the Spray-Way I had on hand. Still worked. 👍
Great vid much respect
Thanks! Hope it helps you out. Be sure to rate thumbs up and share.
Great tip again
Glad you enjoyed it!
I ended up doing something similar with a Zep ammonia-based foam spray and a Scrub Daddy. Worked really well.
My tint left a thin film when removing it doesnt look like adhesive because its literally flaking off when i use a razor blade. Unfortunately i cant use the razor on the whole thing. Its almost as if there was another tint but i dont think thats the case. What going here? What do i do?
How long do you really need to scrub cause i bought the stuff today and did it but really just looked like it was scratching it
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Was trying to save money on labor but I’ve been at it for hours, two days now and just now realizing it’s probably the adhesive baked on there and not film. Been at it with my steamer and a blade and it’s killing me, going to try this when I get home.
After the removal does the defrost still work?
Use some break cleaner on a microfiber towel. Works great
Anyone know how to remove pieces of tint? My tint is over 20 years old and it want let me grab and pull, it breaks/flakes off.
@Ultrh Ultra I had to pain staking scrape it off. Use acetone (nail polish) and scraper. Use a new blade every 3 to 4 passes. Takes a while, sucks, but beats paying the tint shop $ 200 to do it.
Thank you
thanks for the video!!, but i have a question: i removed the tint from all the windows of my dad's car too, but i used a razor and water/degreaser, except for the rear windows, because i'm afraid of damaging the wires of the defroster. thanks for reading!
No razor on the defrost lines. Use a copper pot scrubber. Test one area first.
@@electronicsNmore THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Used thinner . Wd40 .alcohol and bla bla but failed to remove ... great 👍 ty for sharing this
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A great demo by Sal The Stockbroker.
I've been trying with a razor blade tool that is made for removing tint but it is taking so long. I've tried Goo gone with the razor tool and it works alittle better. But my problem isn't the glue, but it's the window tint itself is so brittle that it comes off in tiny pieces. I have a 94 mustang Cobra and I have been trying to get the tint off the back window for 3 hours and I have only got about 1/4 of the way down the window. It's that bad, and it's only 1 layer of tint. But I heard that the cheaper the tint is, the worse it is to remove.
If it pulls off fairly easily in tiny pieces, then place a strong, clear, wide tape over the tint, then pull up on the tape to remove the tint.
@@electronicsNmore I will try that thanks. It's not coming off easy, it's coming off in small brittle pieces when I use the razor tool with firm force. But your tape idea might work better so I'll try it. Thanks again.
Thank you alot
White 3M Scotchbrite pads are less likely to harm the defroster lines.
My 98 Accord has at least a 20 year old tint job someone did in their backyard and it looks awful. I’m definitely gonna try this method
Make sure you do it outdoors, and leave all doors/windows open.
Thank you so much I am going to on my window tomorrow cuz I have to get an inspection and I have to get that mess off the car is a 2003 Honda Accord
Take your time, and do it outside with all the doors open for good ventilation. Good luck!
Guna try thanks
Does this work with plexi glass as well or will the copper brush damage it?
No!
«No it won’t work» or “no it won’t get damaged”?
Thanks for replying btw ;)
How much will i pay you to do the removal of the tin on my vios 2008 model?
how long did this take - I did this for 30minutes and got a little off.
I have to remove 17 year old bubbly discolored tint on my car this will come really handy.
Good luck, sounds like a nightmare. LOL. Try slowly peeling it away from the glass using a hand steamer first.
@@electronicsNmore I doubt a steamer will help the tint is flaking off in tiny pieces
You’re a god
Hi great video, these sort of things are always useful to know and cheaper as well, but we always seem to go and buy other stuff that doesn't work as you said, keep up the good and informative work thanks
Thanks for watching!
Is this a Surf/Detergen?
Paint remover works great. Just don't drip any. Place some drops in a rag, and rub away.
superb superb
How about thin scotch tape off a freshly tinted back window. I told the guy who did the tint job he didn't have to put the temporary registration back on the window, but he said, "It'll be OK, I won't use the adhesive on the sticker itself, I will use tape". I thought, this guy must know what he's talking about, so I said, "okay"... Well, I got my new license plates and went to take the tape off and it is so thin I couldn't peel it and I can't get my finger nails under it. I even tried very carefully to use the temp. reg. as a starter to slowly pull it off, but the tape just broke. It was on there for over 3 months and I think the warmth from the sun just baked it on there.. I am afraid to use any kind of scraper cause of the tint. Any ideas before I call the tint company and have them do it? I just want to avoid driving back there if possible (kind of far)...
Using a plastic Dobie scrubber won't ruin your defrost lines either. Straight ammonia in a spray bottle let sit and it turns it to slime and remove slime with paper towels. 12 years tint removal experience
Didn't work for me, tried it all. Thanks for the input though.
Thank you for the info. I am so worried about using the metal in my car.
I thrust you if you have 12 years of experience.
@@fervilla852 just don't scrub dramatically. As always being too aggressive with anything causes a bad outcome. 👍
Thank you for answering me. I will do it very soft and slow I don’t want to ruin my rear glass.
Where do you find the plastic scrubber.
Happy new year and blessings for your business.
@@fervilla852 Dollar general and even walmart
This is very dangerous especially if you’re out in the heat breathing those fumes plus it’s WAY too labor intensive. A MUCH easier way (I know because I JUST did it)!) is to use a razor blade to get the majority of the adhesive off then use an old t-shirt or similar cloth doused in rubbing alcohol to remove the thin layer of remaining adhesive.
Tried that it didn't work at all it's 35 years old 😢
I recognized those palima roof tiles, must be Florida, I have the same I layed 15 years ago.
Yes, S.E. Florida. Thanks for watching!
HELP. Had my REAR tint removed today, tint person said they can’t get the glue off, will have use razor blade , will damage defroster + can’t get 70% tint because of possible flaws after. LOOKS LIKE A CLEAR Tint left on window, dark tint came off but they said it’s glue. WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK??? Help .
I always learn something from you. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent. Question, Ammonia gives out alot of fumes what did you do to stop inhaling them?
Stop breathing....
Maybe an old COVID mask.
Bro t was just thinking of the stickers of car scarpio on doors and bownut
My trouble is figuring out how to remove bubbled, foggy tint that is such poor quality that it is flaky and nearly impossible to remove.
Try a hand steamer to soften and scrape away the old tint. Use a stiff PLASTIC scraper. It will take a while, if it does work.
Is it better to do it your self or to hire a guy I have a guy who gave me an estimate for $50 to take that old adhesive/film off it’s really baked on there
50 isn't too bad.
I'd like to get to this point but I'm unable to remove my tint. It's about 25 years old and spent most of those years out in the Arizona heat. I tried the garbage bag method. It didn't work - didn't even touch it. All the videos showing the garbage bag method seem to suggest 409 as an adhesive but that's not available where I currently am - Canada. I'm wondering if there's another common cleaner that might be effective. After seeing you video I tried straight ammonia to no effect. Like yours, it's a rear window with defrost lines. Someone suggested paint stripper or airplane remover but I'm concerned that'll damage the defrost lines. Thoughts?
No guarantee the defrost lines won't get damaged if it's on there that good.
I'm going to try steam. I'll post on how it goes.
Ammonia is the key!
Along with Scotch Brite white pads. If all else fails try this method th-cam.com/video/MZWIOJV8oFk/w-d-xo.html
Deep South Tinting way of removing tint and glue
spray on bug and tar remover may work
No, that only works like WD-40 on gummy substances.Thanks for watching!
closertothetruth why would you suggest something to the world, when you have not tried it yourself!
Doug, can u suggest anything else other than ammonia? I cant get ammonia in my country...
No, only the Ammonia worked well.
hmm...alright...thanks anyway :)
-III3- Fingernail polish might work.
@@darthjarjar2423 Finger nail polish remover?
wouldn't this damage the frost lines?
this will cut the defrost lines
That is my question. Did you use this method.
What type of ammonia
Ordinary ammonia.
how can you tell if it's the baked on glue and not the 2nd layer of film? My tint guy says the 2nd layer of film was left behind and he must scrape it and I lose my defrost lines or I need to buy a new back window... thanks for your help.
Did you pull off only 1 layer?
I had a tint guy to do it so I was just watching.. he said the color pulled off but the other layer did not. he said I need to let him razor blade the rest which will kill my defrost lines and maybe throw a code on my 745
I'm looking for another option he has not thought of
If it was glue, we tinter can clean it in minute, but if it was piece of old film, scrape it to get cleaner job
@@AlM-tz8yx any luck? Having same problem.
So I need to worry if the acetone accidentally gets on anything besides the glass? I don't plan on splashing it around, but, thought I should ask before I begin my project.
Acetone? No good. Ammonia! Make sure all doors are open wide, and it's a very good idea to have a fan blowing the fumes away from you out the opposite door.
I live in Arizona. Currently the temperature has been hi 80s up to a hundred degrees. Is it okay to do it at this time? I don't have a garage. What temperature was it when you did it? Would appreciate to hear back from you. Thank you.
Around 80. Do what I show in a well ventilated area in the shade wearing gloves. Thanks for watching!
Mike Cabebe got to a carwash bay so u will b in the shade.. of course with all windows down
Good job, but @ 3:55 it looks as if you scrubbed off the metal paint from the defroster, then at 4:21 you can clearly see light shine trough the defroster line.
It's not 100%, but it was the only thing that worked for me. Most lines were unaffected. There appears to be 2 different layers on each line.
You can also try paint stripper
Bad idea, if you get it on the plastic trim it will soften and destroy it, and the fumes are worse than the ammonia.
What’s the thing u used in the bucket
The copper scrubber?
Scratched the glass bad for me 😢
It is way easier just to line your inner windows with garbage bags and soap solution then put the car in the warm sun for 20mins then take off the garbage bag then peel one corner of the film then the rest will follow👍
Tried that. :-) It failed.
Currently removing tint that was installed 29 yrs ago. The adhesive is very thick and very stubborn! Your method didn't touch this stuff.
Acetone and isopropyl alcohol dont work as efficiently as ammonia. The other option is to spray on wax and grease remover then put a plastic garbage bag over the sprayed surface and let it soak out in the sun for a hour,then take the plastic bag off and use a plastic scraper to scrape all the glue off,this is much quicker than the ammonia and scrubber method. Then use isopropyl alcohol and microfibre towels to clean the inside glass.
A few 100 lb bags of ammonium nitrate will work too
use pro-strip chemical to remove any hard gums
I just used degreaser purple power
Whatever works! :-) Thanks for watching
Did your defrost still WORK afterwards?
Mine did I think I had one line that didn't
@@electronicsNmore oh ok..... You got lucky by being careful.......I haven't started mine yet ... waiting for summer...just collecting info now.... including the worst case scenarios....
This is happening on my HEADLIGHTS. And it seems to be on the exterior surface. What should I do?
Someone must've painted them.
I used a cheap headlight repair kit and it fixed almost like new.
How about leftover tint/adhesive behind the third brake light? Am I screwed :(
I tried a steamer, I tried a razor blade, I tried the black trash bag trick.. nothing works ever I’ve been trying for months
Never use a razor blade on the defrost lines. I had the same problem as you, and the method in this video worked. Use a copper scrubber, and only scrub enough to remove all residue. Thanks for watching!
You're glue ways easy to remove probably by fingernail it seem like the glue on my window looks like it's painted on is it still going to work
Incorrect, no fingernail was going to remove that adhesive. Thanks for watching!
electronicsNmore I meant to say seems easy to remove with fingernail.... I was comparing it to mine. Mine looks burned on
Where do you get ammonia from?
Any supermarket. Make sure you do it with all the windows and doors open outside.
electronicsNmore is it clear ammonia? Or what is the brand called because I can’t find any
Don't use those copper pads or any metal 0% metal pads either! Good gone and microfiber and hours of scrubbing is the best!!!
Very easy to mess up the HRW my garage did while removing my discolored tints!
Nothing works perfectly. For me it worked fine.
I was going to try this method next but I used nail polish remover. 100% acetone. And it came right off.
That works, but it can remove the heater lines.
This one looks like a film. The adhesive is sticky.
I have tried. it works but the defroster line was damaged.
Nothing is 100%. Did you use the copper scrubber and only rub as much as needed to remove the residue?
@@electronicsNmore perhaps i didn't use amonia solvent, i only use copper scrubber.
Is the ammonia solution has to be hot/warm ? Or at room temperature?
Room temp, make sure you have PLENTY of ventilation. Best to blow the fumes away with a fan.
electronicsNmore I will be doing the work in underground parking garage , will wearing a mask be enough ? Is ammonia fumes toxic ? Any side effects on eyes or nose ?
You tested the defroster and it still works?
Yes, one line near the bottom doesn't, but I don't care, I live in S Florida.
@@electronicsNmore Gotcha. Thanks for the quick response. I'm in Phoenix, but I keep my cars forever and prefer everything works.
@@miker.5495 There's always a risk.....