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Tint adhesive removal
Hi y'all. I had my son wait to remove his rear window tint that failed on a hot summer day. This was today lol. He was able to remove 95% of the tint film, but none of the adhesive removed with the film. I had him try isopropyl alcohol, but he says this didn't work at all. Do any of you know what you can use to remove this adhesive as far as chemicals go?
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Re: Tint adhesive removal
I just posted something similar to this here and on the sister site. Helpful folks chimed in with recommendations for: Tar-x (or other tar remover), 3m adhesive remover, and mineral spirits. Also watch your interior trim as you’re using chemicals around them.
For smooth glass I know fresh razor blades often come into play as well.
Good luck!
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Re: Tint adhesive removal
3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover.
And like John stated above, be VERY careful not to get any on interior plastics.
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Re: Tint adhesive removal
Also don’t use razors on a back glass that has defroster lines or you might break them. You also might want to test the rear defroster before and after to make sure it still works when you’re done.
I’d probably suggest the 3M Adhesive Remover and use some plastic, absorbent material on top of that, and tape to protect the trim and upholstery nearby.
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Re: Tint adhesive removal
Originally Posted by
oneheadlite
I just posted something similar to this here and on the sister site. Helpful folks chimed in with recommendations for: Tar-x (or other tar remover), 3m adhesive remover, and mineral spirits. Also watch your interior trim as you’re using chemicals around them.
For smooth glass I know fresh razor blades often come into play as well.
Good luck!
Originally Posted by
PaulMys
3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover.
And like John stated above, be VERY careful not to get any on interior plastics.
Originally Posted by
dgage
Also don’t use razors on a back glass that has defroster lines or you might break them. You also might want to test the rear defroster before and after to make sure it still works when you’re done.
I’d probably suggest the 3M Adhesive Remover and use some plastic, absorbent material on top of that, and tape to protect the trim and upholstery nearby.
Thanks to all! This is very helpful.
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