How to Remove Worn Out Car Window Tint

There is perhaps nothing more unflattering to your car's exterior than tint peeling off the windows. Once upon a time, the tint probably looked good and helped keep your car cool, but now it may be obstructing your view and destroying your car's beautiful exterior. Believe it or not, you can remove the tint by yourself. Of course, you will need to follow the steps below and pack a lot of patience.

Instructions

Prepare for Removing Window Tint

1

Wait for a sunny day. You will need the warmth from the sun to effectively remove the old tint.

2

Plan on working for about four hours. This includes time required for the car to sit in the warmth of the sun.

3

Park the car in the sun with the rear of the vehicle facing the sun.

4

Cut a garbage bag along the sides so that you have one large sheet of plastic.

Remove Window Tint from Rear Window

5

Cover your interior seats with tarp or something that will protect them from the spray debris.

6

Spray window cleaner on the inside of the rear window.

7

Press the plastic garbage bag on the inside surface of the rear window immediately. Be sure that you have covered all exposed glass.

8

Repeat this procedure approximately every twenty minutes for two hours. Basically you are steaming the tint off the windows.

9

Use the razor blade to peel the plastic film off at the corner of the window, where there are no defroster lines. You should peel the plastic off in one piece if possible.

10

Spray more window cleaner on the window as you remove the film. This will keep the glue from drying again.

11

Scrub the remaining adhesive off with ammonia and fine steel wool. This will take time, so be patient.

Remove Window Tint from Side Windows

12

Catch the corner of the film with your razor blade.

13

Continue peeling the film off with the razor blade. You may have to take it off in several pieces.

14

Slide the razor over the surface of the window to remove the remaining residue.

15

Spray the window with window cleaner.

16

Use towels and fine steel wool to clean the remaining residue from the windows.