Window tint removal cost is negligible if you follow the do-it-yourself technique. Read on to get to know more…
Window tinting is predominantly done as sheer cosmetic window treatment. Let it be for vehicles or the buildings, window tinting is a mean that creates insulation from the sun and protects the person from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. Window tinting cost varies as per the vehicle and any building. As long as any car is considered, window tinting cost reaches up to $1000 for all the four windows and the rear window. Window tinting is very popular and there are various set rules when it comes to window tinting. It is necessary to have a prior permission to install a window tinting or window film.
Although the window tinting adds a lot to the decorum, after a while is does lose its original shine, gets deteriorated and thereby comes the task of window tint removal. There are two basic signs to recognize worn-out window tinting that causes discoloration of the window tint (film turns purple). This effect is induced due to the non-metallic dye colors from the film. Bubble-like structure appear over the film, this happens because the adhesive of the window tinting is nonfunctional. So, it is the time to remove the existing window tinting and install a new one.
Window Tint Removal
Removing window film is a must when the tint starts wearing off. There are several window tint glue removal products that can be very useful for window tint removal. Professional help is also available for those who wish to avail such services. All in all, window tint removal is not at all difficult as it seems. Needless to say, that professional costing is much higher than the do-it-yourself way. DIY is not too difficult either. One just has to learn the technique to remove the window film layers that are thickly glued on the window glass. There are only a few things needed like concentrated ammonia solution, glue remover, good quality glass cleaner, detergent solution, scrapper blade, steel wool, dark trash bags and paper towels.
Now, place the garbage bag on the outer side of the window from where the window film that is intended to be removed. Spray the detergent solution on the plastic, this will ensure that the plastic sheet is smoothed well on the window surface. For removing the rear window tint, make sure to cover the inner side of it with a waterproof tarp. Spray the ammonia solution on the window film and cover it with another plastic bag (before it dries off). This process makes loosens up the glue from the window tint to adhesion. Leave it as the same for half an hour and then start peeling the window tint off, from one of the window corners.
Window Tint Removal Cost
Window tint removal price, with the DIY way is limited to only the expenses that are required for buying the concentrated ammonia solution which will not be more than $20. In the process of tint removal, glue removal is the hardest part, that can be sorted out by opting for any of the window tint removal kits that are available for the DIY expedition of window tint removal. The price on accounts of professionals can reach up to $25 for each of the window tint (excluding the new window tinting cost). There are many useful products available for the prodecure, and the heat gun is one of them. It can be a bit costly but it is very useful as well.
Window tinting removal cost is $25 per window of the vehicle. It is very economical when it is done in the do-it-yourself manner and by following the above given window tint removal tips. Am I right?
Get Updates Right to Your Inbox
Sign up to receive the latest and greatest articles from our site automatically each week (give or take)...right to your inbox.
Window Tint Removal, do we do it? Absolutely! Should you try it? We don't recommend it. This is a services that is better left to professionals and this page will explain why.
If you were wondering, Yes we do it. After you read this page, click on the Green Book Appointment button at the bottom and we'll get you taken care of.
Tint Removal -
Why you should leave this job to us
We've all seen the 'nightmare car" that passes us on the highway that has a rear window that looks like this one.
If you are the one that is passing the rest of us, you probably can't wait to remove the bad tint.
Besides, it's embarrassing and screams "I got a cheap tint job".
Removing window tinting on a car - especially the rear window - is a VERY tedious job that comes with risks.
The risks are primarily confined to damaging the rear window defroster/defogger wires.
Here's why...
Window Tint Removal -
The Risks
The defroster/defogger wires on many vehicles are not installed properly from the manufacturer to begin with.
As a result, these wire can peel off the window with the tinting during a removal process.
Don't believe us? Check it out here
Window Tint Removal -
What We Do...
When we get a car in that needs the tint removed, we assess just how bad the old tinting is adhered to the rear glass.
If we think we can remove the film and return the glass back to a near original state, we proceed.
We ALWAYS inform the client of the potential for damage to the wires.
Then we get out our steamer and start as this video shows...
Window Tint Removal Video
After we remove the tinting from the rear window we use an adhesive remover that is friendly to the car's interior.
This product is specifically engineered for the window tint industry and will return the window back to its original state.
Window Tint Removal Cost -
What do we charge?
We typically charge $65 per door if you only want to remove tinting on a door or two.
If you need just the rear window tinting removed it will cost you $100 on average.
Should you want ALL the tinting removed to clear glass we charge a flat fee of $175-200.
Be advised that there is an additional fee incurred to install NEW tinting to the windows that we have removed film from.
Window
Tint Removal Recap
Window tint removal is a difficult, time consuming process.
It sometimes results in the loss of some or all of the defroster/defogger wires that are on the rear window.
You have been warned.