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Tinting is so popular is California, Florida and other sunny states, many manufacturers now add tinting in the factory. If you find yours damaged and bubbling, here is the method for removing the old, damaged tint and installing new.
Materials:
- Flat razor blade
- Adhesive remover
- Automotive window cleaner
- Butcher paper and pen or pencil
- Window tint
- Clean, indoor work environment
- Mild soap
- Distilled water
- Spray bottle
- Small squeegee
- Window tint (in approved darkness for your area)
- Scotch tape
Procedure:
- To remove the old, begin slowly and carefully at one corner using razor blade to loosen and pry the tint away from the window surface. This is a time consuming process, so be patient and work carefully.
- Remove remaining adhesive with adhesive remover, scraping away any residue until none remains.
- Use automotive window cleaner to remove final traces.
- Tape butcher paper over car so that the window or windshield is completely covered. Trace the window to make a template.
Tip:
- When tracing a window template, be sure to leave an extra inch at the bottom so that the tint can tuck into the narrow opening between the window and door.
- Using the template, cut the window tint to match.
- Apply the tint in a cool, clean interior environment. Wet the floor if necessary to hold down dust particles and debris.
- Apply Scotch tape to tint: one piece to top and one to the bottom. This will help separate the two layers of tint.
- Next, in a spray bottle, combine 1 teaspoon of mild soap with 1 quart of distilled water. Spray the window with the soapy water, then begin applying the tint.
- Apply tint to inside of window as the backing is peeled away and discarded. Move the tint around and smooth with hand. Use a small squeegee to smooth any air bubbles from the surface.
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