Window tint residue

[Adarcy]

Any suggestions on what to use to remove old window tint residue? Tried googone and a few household cleaners with no luck.

Thanks

Andy

 

[gr8scott]

I've had good luck with Simple Green. Spray it on and let it soak for a minute or two.

 

[69svt]

Vinegar ... The white kind

 

[Adarcy]

I'll try those. Thanks!

 

[RustyShackelfor]

a razor blade and there is stuff they sell just for that

 

[Pedestrian]

An upholstery steamer and a razor blade

 

[Zillacon]

Foamy window cleaner and a razer blade. Thats what we used when I worked at a dealership. The foamy window cleaner stays in place, softens up the glue and lubricates the blade so it wont scratch the glass.

 

[gearida]

I like "Bar Keepers Friend" it is like Comet only less abrasive.

 

[ugly74]

on several cars, I've used 3M general purpose adhesive cleaner with a razor blade and clean rags

 

[pcf_mark]

Laquer thinner on a rag.

 

[peteacher]

I have used "tint off" and a razor blade got it at walmart worked well

 

[Old School]

Use a new blade and once you decied which side is up- keep it that way.
Don't flip it over. Otherwise you can really scratch the glass.

 

[Apogee]

I like "Bar Keepers Friend" it is like Comet only less abrasive.

Bon-Ami is the same thing I think, sort of gritty like Comet but guaranteed not to scratch glass. I've cleaned my windshields with it numerous times prior to hitting it with Rain-X and it works great...plus, it's dirt cheap.

 

[Gerbow]

Bon-Ami is the same thing I think, sort of gritty like Comet but guaranteed not to scratch glass. I've cleaned my windshields with it numerous times prior to hitting it with Rain-X and it works great...plus, it's dirt cheap.

You can also use OOOO steel wool to get stuff (overs paint over spray) off glass but sticky stuff needs to be removed with something else 1st.

 

[rustbucket]

I agree with Gerbow. Use a razor blade with Simple Green to get the bulk off, and follow with Simple Green and #0000 steel wool.

 

[dirtslinger]

A hammer??

 

[gearida]

Use only stainless razor blades, they don't mark the glass. You can actually cut into and scratch glass with a non-stainless steel razor... don't ask how I found out. I have supplemented my income for several years doing window tinting at home.

 

[gtnorga]

I used to work at a tint shop in my teenage years....we used plain dish soap and water in a spray bottle. Spray, let it soak scrap with a razor.

 

[moneypit77]

i used windex just let it sit on there for a little bit and it came right off