Use a razor blade to get a corner loose, then carefully peel the window film back Try to peel it off in one piece if possible. You will be left with a mess of glue on the window. Spray a mixture of ammonia and water on the glue mess and scrape it off with a razor blade while its still wet. If you have film over the rear window defroster, don't go near it with a razor blade. Instead, peel off the film, spray water & ammonia mixture on the glue residue and scrub in the direction of the defroster element with a kitchen scrubber pad. Don't clean your tinted windows with ammonia, as this breaks down the glue. Use a light dish soap/water mixture. Stephen 89 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vanagon Man" <VGONMAN@MSN.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 7:00 AM Subject: Removing old window tint film
Volks, I want to remove the window tint film in my van.the PO really scuffed it up, as well as used windex instead of ammonia on it.................any ideas or easy methods?
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