kfy1232 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 anybody know how much it would cost to un-tint the windows? or how hard is it to remove the tint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 A shop wanted to charge me 100.00 CAN to un-tint the windows and then re-do them in a darker tint (which was going to run another 200.00+). I said for 300 bucks, I'll be happy with my current job thank you very much! I'm not sure what's involved but it's probably a pain in the ass, and easier with a specific solution that those crafty guys at the tint shop possess.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 $100 in NYC. The back window is the hardest Check google for how to's X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfy1232 Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 ok then i will probably leave it alone for now and let whoever buys my car decide if they want the tint or not, just worried that it might be too dark for most people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I wouldn't worry about un-tinting the car in order to sell it... unless you have illegally tinted the front windows. If all you have is dark tint on the rear of the car (ie: no problem with the Cops) than don't sweat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 The person that bought my car wanted the tints removed. I did not have time to do it, so I cut $100 off the price of the car. Problem solved. He probably still has the tints on. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VXCL Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 its a real bitch to untint. after peeling and scraping you get left with the adhesive and that takes a while to get off with proper chemicals, which smell like crazy and if dripped onto anything will end up ruining it, which is why a lot of shops will actually take the glass out of the window and soak it in chemical. the rear is the real problem with the defroster lines and not being able to remove it. high risk of damaging them. MAYHEM #122/22 STS NNJR SCCA AUTOX4U.COM XENON RETRO GUIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 i would do what laz did. i had to take my tint off because the popo gave me a 5 day fine. it is a major pain in the ass. i will try to find the how-to i used. http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rommel Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Get a gallon of amonia and newspaper. Put the newspaper against the tint and spray with amonia. Let it sit under the sun for a few mins. and start peelng the tint. The amonia works with UV and not on heat. Make sure that the newspaper is soaked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 ^^ Sounds messy. But effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 this is the link i used to help http://www.tintdude.com/remove.html worked very well. http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfy1232 Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 yeah its tinted the same all the way around, not just the rear. it was supposed to be 30% but it actually reads 25% on the tint meter, probably due to the factory tint. anyway RobE, thanks for the link on removing the tint (warm sunny day might be a problem LOL) and everyone else for your suggestions. either i'll drop the price to factor in the tint removal or i'll remove it upon request of the buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 i took my tint off when it was about 30 outside. i just started the car and blasted the heat, came inside ate lunch and then started. http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 When i got my OBXT it wouldn't pass inspection in NH because the tint was to dark... and i was supposed to leave for school 2 hours after the inspection... so i drove home, got my mom's hair drier and a razor blade and had at it. took about 2 hours to get all of it off, if you heat it properly no adhesive will be left behind just have to be verrryyyy slow and heat the tint super evenly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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