How to remove windshield tint?
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Topic: How to remove windshield tint?
Posted By: barefootjames
Subject: How to remove windshield tint?
Date Posted: December-19-2013 at 1:26pm
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Has anyone ever removed window tint on a CC windshield? I have purchased a used 2005 SANTE that has window tint on the windshield. Maybe I am old school, but I do not like window tint on the windshield for many reasons. I would like to remove this tint safely so I do not damage the windshield in the process. I just called the Taylor windshield company, and was informed that the glass is not tinted from the Taylor company. They suggested calling Nautique to determine if the factory tinted this windshield, or if it was done by a previous owner. Does anyone have any experience with removing tint from a windshield on a Nautique? I would greatly appreciate any suggestions. ------------- 2005 Super Air Nautique Team Edition Blue/Black Reverse Color Hull 1997 Ski Nautique White/Blue/Black Sold 1997 Ski Nautique White/Black - Sold 1991 Barefoot Nautique White/Medium Blue/Light Blue - Sold 198 |
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Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: December-19-2013 at 3:20pm
| It is most likely film over the glass a PO added, if you can get an edge up you should be able to peel it back from there, if necessary use a flat razor blade along the glass surface. A call to your local tint shop may get you some removal tips/tricks also. |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: December-19-2013 at 4:49pm
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Ammonia based glass cleaner and some #00 or #000 grade steel wool will remove window tint and the left over glue. Quite easily too, I might add. BE careful when peeling the old tint off. It usually comes apart in two layers. The actual tinted section will usually delaminate from the clear underside of the tint. Peel off as much as you can by hand, then use lots of ammonia based window cleaner and the steel wool to remove the rest and the glue. Do not use the steel wool if it is not a glass window as it will scratch the hell out of everything. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Dreaming
Date Posted: December-19-2013 at 5:52pm
Rubbing alcohol is also very good for getting the excess sticky off of the glass after you have peeled the film, it doesn't even require much(alcohol, or effort)no need to use the steel wool, just an old towel will work fine. You may need to use a razor blade to get the corners up on the film.... go slow and be sure to not scratch the glass (yes, it does scratch)  if you like beer to relax, this is probably a good beer project... lots of detail, and takes a bit of time, but nothing real difficult |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: December-19-2013 at 5:55pm
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if you'd rather do it fast use a hammer ------------- |
Posted By: barefootjames
Date Posted: December-19-2013 at 7:30pm
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Thank you, I did it fast. That hammer worked very well!!!! I do not know why I thought it was part of the glass. But once I peeled a corner up, the rest was easy! I do not know why anyone would put the tint on a windshield. do not get me wrong, the glare off the water can be blinding, but that is what sunglasses are for. Done! ------------- 2005 Super Air Nautique Team Edition Blue/Black Reverse Color Hull 1997 Ski Nautique White/Blue/Black Sold 1997 Ski Nautique White/Black - Sold 1991 Barefoot Nautique White/Medium Blue/Light Blue - Sold 198 |
Posted By: barefootjames
Date Posted: December-19-2013 at 7:31pm
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I wish spring would come that easy!! This white stuff is getting old, and I have at least two more months of it!!! ------------- 2005 Super Air Nautique Team Edition Blue/Black Reverse Color Hull 1997 Ski Nautique White/Blue/Black Sold 1997 Ski Nautique White/Black - Sold 1991 Barefoot Nautique White/Medium Blue/Light Blue - Sold 198 |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: December-19-2013 at 8:35pm
The fine steel wool and ammonia is way faster than a rag and rubbing alcohol. 000 steel wool in super fine and doesn't scratch the glass. It also takes almost no pressure or scrubbing to remove everything. I had my front windshield done in about 10 minutes. My cousin showed me how after I struggled using a rag and alcohol. He was the tinter at our local Porsche/Mercedes dealership for years and has been tinting homes and high end cars for almost 20 years. The razor works well, but one wrong move and you can scratch the glass. No bueno. Or you can always use http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9vzJDUM5Ag" rel="nofollow - THIS ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
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