Window tinting film

[frank j. bauer]

this goo stuff is water soluble.
a slightly soapy solution in a spray bottle and some gentle work with a
razor blade will make it ball up and roll off fairly easily.
you should take extra care around heating elements.
use a blade holding tool.

frank

At 10:54 PM 10/22/2002, Huw Powell wrote:


> > Has anybody successfuly manged to remove the aftermarket tinting film
> > applied to the interior of the windows.  I purchase a 200 tq which has this
> > stuff and is driving us crazy.   I'm especially concerned about removing it
> > from the rear window.  I don't to damage the defoger lines.  Any BTDT's
> > would be appreciated.
>
>I once had to remove the film from my front windows.  It sorta peeled
>off, leaving copius amounts of gluey residue, whihc I had to strip off
>with acetone on paper towels.  Very woozy work...
>
>On the rear window you are correct to worry about the defogger element,
>it can be damaged easily, I'd say anything to avoid razor blades would
>be good.  Trouble is, solvents back there are going to knock you out in
>a hurry... maybe with all windows open and a fan, perhaps, to keep fresh
>air coming in?
>
>--
>Huw Powell
>
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