billawd Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I have a friend that has tape on the back window that is tinted. I am not sure if I can get it off with out messing up his tint. I was thinking a little ww and a utility mf. Any thoughts Thanks bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 What kind of tape? Masking, scotch, duct or other? Is the tape still on or is it just the residue left behind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billawd Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 Duct tape it's just the residue the tint is still intact on the window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipolley Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I would not use anything with alcohol or amonia (no Windex). Personally I would start with DS and clay, very very lightly. perhaps some 50/50 APC and water with an old piece of clay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRZN Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I wouldn't use clay on tint due to the fine abrasives in it and I would'nt use APC as it's just too strong. I'd try a citrus cleaner like Goo Gone on a glass cloth and don't get it along an edge of the film or you may remove the adhesive from the tint. Lay (or hold) the dampened cloth on the residue and leave it there for a bit to soften the tape adhesive. The less you have to rub the less chance you'll scratch the tint film. If the tape adhesive has been there long enough to dry out, it may be near impossible to remove it without damaging the tint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigaudiofanatic Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 There is some all natural adhesive remover that is sold as auto zone, I used it on 14 year old parking sticker on a window and it took it off no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I wouldn't use clay on tint due to the fine abrasives in it and I would'nt use APC as it's just too strong. I'd try a citrus cleaner like Goo Gone on a glass cloth and don't get it along an edge of the film or you may remove the adhesive from the tint. Lay (or hold) the dampened cloth on the residue and leave it there for a bit to soften the tape adhesive. The less you have to rub the less chance you'll scratch the tint film. If the tape adhesive has been there long enough to dry out, it may be near impossible to remove it without damaging the tint. Goo Gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3PedalMINI Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I would not use anything with alcohol or amonia (no Windex). Personally I would start with DS and clay, very very lightly. perhaps some 50/50 APC and water with an old piece of clay. actually i think alchohol is fine. I get my cars done with 3M tint and they "water mark it" for authenticity. rather then making a trip back to the installer i asked him how to take it of and he said just use 70% IPA. What type of tint does he have? im sure the cheaper ones would be more susceptible to it. You could also tell him to call his installer and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Court M3 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Old detailing trick here in Japan is to use oven cleaner. Let it sit for a minute and then wipe it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryPolska Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Wd40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I have a friend that has tape on the back window that is tinted. I am not sure if I can get it off with out messing up his tint.
I was thinking a little ww and a utility mf. Any thoughts
Thanks bill
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