Looking to Install new Tint....

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Feb 9, 2008 | 11:00 PM

LS1Formula98

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Looking to Install new Tint....

The old tint has started to bubble real bad on my 98 formie hatch. I was wondering if there was any trick to getting the old tint off as some places charge to remove old tint before adding the new tint. Also, I wanted to see if there was a trick to removing the old tint as to not disturb the defrost lines that might stick to the old tint. I have heard of sticking an soap/water drenched trash bag to the tint and letting the heat of the sun work its magic as I live in Tx. Does that really work? Suggestions? TIA

Feb 9, 2008 | 11:13 PM

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find a corner that u can start peeling use nail polish remover as u go. any glue left behind from the tint just use a clay bar. not hard just take ur time

Feb 10, 2008 | 11:00 AM

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i thought it was worth the 10 bucks to let the shop do it

Feb 10, 2008 | 01:21 PM

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i thought it was worth the 10 bucks to let the shop do it

Is that all they charged you? They got it off without taking the defrost lines out?

Feb 10, 2008 | 04:08 PM

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I just pulled mine off my front windows in one big chunk. If it was a good tint/film (minus the bubbles) you shouldnt have any problems on the rear hatch, just take your time with the defrost lines.

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