dazraz_uk Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 I recently got pulled by the cops for having illegal tints (too dark), fined £30 and told to take them out. I managed to take them out but now the windows are still covered in a glue residue which is preventing my windows from operating properly.Anyone got any suggestions on how to get it off? Ive tried loads of different products for cleaning products, white spirits and even a sticky stuff remover but none of them work, the only one which has made any difference is nailvarnish remover but even that took about 4 hours to clear part of the window and i just ended up with a banging headache and a cold hand from the fumes!Any suggestions would be good style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 couldnt you ask thepeople who tinted your windows to help?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 (edited) To take tint off, you really need a hair dryer to heat the tint as you peel it.As that is too late to do, white or metholated spirt dabbed on the window and lefte for about 30sec before a stanley blade is used on the glass.............worked a treat for me. Edited January 18, 2006 by mike_m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 couldnt you ask thepeople who tinted your windows to help??They're based in Angelsey In Wales and im in Manchester so a little far to go unfortunatelyTo take tint off, you really need a hair dryer to heat the tint as you peel it.As that is too late to do, white or metholated spirt dabbed on the window and lefte for about 30sec before using a stanley blade is used on the glass.............worked a treat for me.I wish i'd thought of using the hairdryer method instead of just ripping them off in temper now!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> I was going to use a stanley blade but was worried i'd scratch my windows, I'll give that a go insteadCheers for the advice matey!!Keep the ideas coming just incase theres an even better way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 You will not scratch the glass as long as the blade is kept flat against the glass and lubricated with the white spirit when being used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Chi-i Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 i used a widow scraper and sum tar remover... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=4518See there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted January 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 i used a widow scraper and sum tar remover...Where did you get the tar remover from? Any particular brand? thankshttp://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=4518See thereBut arent those just ways to remove the film and glue together?? Ive already taken the film off its the remaining glue thats the problem, as i never used heat or anything before i took it off style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I used an alcohol based liquid know as white spirt style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazraz_uk Posted January 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I tried that but didnt seem to work, mayeb i need something stronger like Special Brew! hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridLupo Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I tried that but didnt seem to work, mayeb i need something stronger like Special Brew! hahahaRain X its the only thing i found to remove the glue from a sunstrip that came off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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