I wanted to pass along a great and quick method to remove window tint, especially on the rear hatch. I should clarify that I researched similar methods online before I put together my technique.

Needed: Big black trash/lawn bag, bottle 409, bottle ammonia, paint roller, exacto knife.

1. Cut trash bag totally open and place over window/hatch glass and cut to shape of glass plus 1/4"

2. Spray liberal mixture of 2/3rds 409 and 1/3 ammonia onto the glass (place a blanket or large towel over the cargo area for protection).

3. Place black trash bag in position (this is fun) to cover all the glass area and roll into place with a paint roller to move majority of big bubbles. Make sure edges are covered as well. Note: If you have a 3rd stop light, place trash bag on rear portion of the hatch first and then use an exacto knife to cut around the light as you roll the bag into position, and then push the trash bag into place.

4. Move car into the sun-light for 1/2 to 3/4 hour so it will heat up the glass.

5. Start in one corner of the glass where you can get a finger nail under the tint and SLOWLY pull the bag and the tint together across the glass.

6. If you see that there's an unlikely place where the tint is showing a bit of adhesive (unlikely) stop and spray a bit more of the 409 and then let the sun at it again.

This system is quick, easy and avoids any issues with damaging the defroster lines on the hatch. Side windows are easier, of course. The secret to success here is pull the trim and the bag off together and SLOWLY.

 

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Very very cool! Will be using your method in a couple weeks!
Thank you
Chris

 

Have fun, Chris.

 

$30 steam cleaner worked like GANGBUSTERS for me.

 

Have you heard of, seen, watched, tried or used a steamer? It works wonders. Try watching it on youtube. Just another method if anyone is going down this path.

 

$30 vs about $6....no brainer

 

That's a good point. I figured afterwards, I could use the steamer to clean my carpets.....I'll let you know when I get around to it. Lol

 

Thanks for sharing. This will be a big help.

 

$30 is cheap and sounds like it's easier and less of a mess than the 409/ammonia method.

 

Easy to say so but it really wasn't a mess at all. Moving blanket over the rear cargo area. Spray, heat soak, remove and then windex the glass as needed. It was so easy, I couldn't believe how clean and quick it all came off. I already had everything but the ammonia ($1.90). Bottom line: It's not the only way, just sharing a cheap and effective for those (like me) who considered this would have been a scary procedure. By the way, I like the look of your car.