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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 04:50 PM
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Does anyone know of any easier way than soap and water to take the sticky off from window tint after you pull the tint off?
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 05:10 PM
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I first wiped on some ammonia to soften the film. Then used a razor blade to get all the glue off. Remember to replace the blade often because it will dull rather quickly, and I kept spraying a water & soap solution to keep everything from drying out.
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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goo gone works really well to remove old adhesives really well.

after using it, be sure to rinse it with soap and water because it can leave behind some residue.
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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goo gone takes FOREVER. Save your self some time and buy some steel wool and windex or soapy water.
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 05:50 PM
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btw im speaking from personal experience here
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 06:40 PM
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takes forever?

i usually have good experience with them. i used goo gone to take the dried double sided tape off when i sold my body kit.
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 11:27 PM
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Originally posted by WiLL
takes forever?

i usually have good experience with them. i used goo gone to take the dried double sided tape off when i sold my body kit.
im talking about the sticky adhesive crap that the tint leaves behind when you take it off your windows.

maybe mine were just a pain in the ass because the tint had been on the car for 5 years before i bought it.
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Old Mar 24, 2003 | 03:44 AM
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Try to get your hands on a steamer. (You know, the thing you use to take off wallpaper) It works pretty well and doesn't take all that long. I used it on my front two windows, and only one little area still has residue on it, and goo gone could fix that quickly.

BTW: This is the best and fastest way to do it.....Good luck.
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Old Mar 24, 2003 | 10:59 AM
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I've also heard that Simple Green does a pretty good job on the removal. But I think that the best technique is the steam trick.
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