Is there a trick to removing Ghetto Tint ??

i8yourimport · 07-13-2002

okay this isnt really and mustang specific problem but my mustang suffers from it.when i bought my stang the genuis b4 me put tints on the back window and back side windows put the purple tint that looks :ooh::ooh::ooh::ooh:ty and its bubbles up.is there a trick to getting it off espically the back window i dont want to cut up the defrost.some ppl say its easy some say dont even get into it......has anyone out there been in this sitcho and has removed it themselves if so let me know what works?

jjd975 · 07-13-2002

Get a spray bottle and fill it with water. Add a few drops of some Dawn(dish soap). Spray the window (inside) down real good with the soapy water. Then take a garbage bag and use it to cover the window(inside), just like the tint. Let that sit in the sun for about 1-2 hours. Go out and re-soak the window once about half way through and then cover it back with the plastic.

After all that the tint should peel off a little easier. Use some degreaser and the softest still whool you can find to take the glue off the back window.

As for the sides. Use razors and the soapy water to get the tint off. It does help if you have a heat gun. getting the tint warm will help to get it off those side windows.

GT Dan · 07-13-2002

Most tinked windows are not supposed to have commercial window cleaner used on them because the cleaners have ammonia (sp?). You could try a little bit of ammonia or windex on a very small corner area of the window and see how it works.

The other info that jjd said sounds good and I'd give that a try, but I would be very reluctant to use any kind of steel wool on any glass. Once its scratched its almost impossible to find anyone that can buff it out.

Also, you could try some laquer thinner or acetone. Be very careful with both of these around any painted areas or rubber areas. I use to use acetone to clean up fiberglass boat hulls. On glass or fiberglass the acetone will be the strongest, but one little drip on any paint, leather or vynal (sp?) and you'll have a problem. Also, keep the area WELL ventilated.