[alfa] Removing window tinting...

[Paul Witek <pwitek@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Removing window tinting is a two step process, really - mechanical and chemical.

First, the mechanical part - peel the film off.  Sometimes it will peel off nice and neat, other times you'll have to scrap it off with a razor blade.  If you have to use a razor, you will want to be careful not to scratch the glass.  Once you get it off, you'll be left with a layer of adhesive residue.

The second part, the chemical part, isn't really so bad but can be messy and time consuming.  Pep Boys and the like sell film removal stuff - the key ingredient being ammonia.  Really crusty adhesive that's been sun baked on for quite some time can be tricky.  A common trick is to goop the film removal gel stuff on fairly thickly, then cover it with a sheet of plastic from a trash bag and let it work.  When the adhesive gets cloudy, it will come off fairly easily - steel wool is your freind here.

Good luck.  It's not like replacing the steering rack in a Milano, but can take some time.

- Paul Witek


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