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Old 11-07-2007, 06:33 PM
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what is the easiest way to remove window tints, as i tried with a knife but ill be at it all week
anyone have a simple and easy solution?
Old 11-07-2007, 06:34 PM
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Single edge blade warm soapy water
Old 11-07-2007, 06:39 PM
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is there no solution/sustance of some kind that would maybe dissolve the film away?
Old 11-07-2007, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueFiesta85
is there no solution/sustance of some kind that would maybe dissolve the film away?
no but warm water will slightly lift the tacky glue used to stick it on.
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i work with glass as i make double glazing. try some fine wire wool and also try somewhere like b&q see if they sell upvc cleaner. its a solvent cleaner we use it at work and it cleans glass mint. we buy it off a supplier but im sure you can get similar stuff from diy shops.
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I gave up trying to remove it so just changed the windows
Old 14-07-2007, 02:14 AM
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Surely warming it with a hairdryer or similar will make it soft so it peels off cleanly?

And then you want a tin of lighter fluid - goldy like stuff for removing sticky
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