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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 06:58 AM
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Anyone know a good tint removal shop? Windshield was tinted when I bought the car, and it's starting to look like poo in a couple small spots so I figured go ahead and get it off before it starts looking like poo in a couple large spots.

I'm in Severn if that helps.
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 07:03 AM
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If you don't mind doing it yourself, there are some good videos on youtube that explain how to do it. I've never done it, but it doesn't look too hard.
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 07:06 AM
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Hell no I don't mind doing it DIY style. Thanks for the tip man.
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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https://my350z.com/forum/mid-atlanti...3-la-tint.html

There's a post in this thread that's a basic "How to" for removing tint on any automotive glass. I wrote it a few years ago but if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 10:25 AM
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I took tint off my dads car with goo gone, a razor, a rag and a heat gun. Not too bad...
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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I can't beleive you were looking to pay to get this done. Just start a with a corner and yank away. Then some brake clean on a towel should ge rid of the residue.
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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For beginners I'd recommend going to advanced auto or auto zone and buying the at home tint removal kit. Its just a razor blade and a special adhesive remover that works great. Just be careful with the blade around the top of the windshield. Hope this helps
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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I took some decals off my window today and it left some really nasty residue that I couldn't take off. A little bit of Windex and a razor blade took it right off though! I'm guessing it's the same kind of residue that tint leaves.
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 06:00 AM
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Thanks for the help fellas. I'll be tackling this probably late next week; we close on our new house this Friday so life is.....busy.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 07:20 AM
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Make sure you don't use a razor on your rear window. Use a plastic scrub pad (like used in dishwashing).
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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not gonna take any off the rear, just the windshield.
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