The window tinting that was in my back hatch has started to fade and peel, the majority of which has already fallen off and all that is left is the glue substance. Is there a way to remove this and make the back window clear again ( its easier to see with the side mirrors because the back is so bad) it also has the rear defroster and even though I dont know if it works can I remove the tint without damaging the defroster? Thanks in advance.
I put my car in sun, sprayed a bunch of nasty stuff (like simple green, windex, some soap , etc mixed in hot water) on the window, and covered it with black garbage bag (from inside). I let it stay for some time and then I just peeled it off.
I use a hand steamer, I just did my 72 who knows how long it's been on. Get the steamer hot, steam a pretty good area then concentrate from a starting point, once you get it started it comes off really easy , "in full sheets" then once you have it off spray it with glass cleaner and use the steamer and razor blade to scrape off some of the residual glue that was left behind... I should have done a video. I tried multiple methods and this by far is the best I've come up with.
Super old thread, but this is relevant information. All the answers above are great. I have tried steam with some success. Rear windows with defrosters are the hardest to do. Nobody mentioned fine steel wool. Steel wool is absolutely one of the best cleaning tools for your glass, inside and out and will not harm the glass.
Glass cleaner, a razor blade and steel wool will clean up just about any window with tint adhesive residue on it. The steel wool works great if you have hard water spots or etching on the glass. Methyl Hydrate will also help remove any adhesive or sticky stuff like tree sap and tar. The tint residue will come off like sticky strings of snot and ball up and be messy, getting into the window tracks and such. Recommend blowing out with compressed air.
I have removed lots of window tint from vehicles over the years working at dealerships and found that these are the safest, most effective ways to remove residue. Can be time consuming, but when done right, worth the labour.
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