Anyone have any ideas how to find a shop than can REMOVE tint, or even (I know, a 'duh' question) to find out exactly the % of tint in the windows? The tint on my car is the same for the side windows as the back, pretty much impossible to see in from outside. Perfect for protection from the blazing TX sun, but our 2-3-year plan includes moving back to NH, which allows for NO tint at all on the side windows. I just want to be prepared when we go back there.

In the meantime, that tint stays (even though TX law states 35% only....)

 

you can call any tint shop they can remove it

it cost me 80 bucks for my parents 08 camry to strip 5% off the 2 front windows and replace with 35%.

same places charges $150 for a full tint and $200 for trucks

 

i went 5% all the away around and 35% front!!!!!!!

 

Reading some of the posts here....I have to chuckle....cause I'm one of the "men" you guys are talking about. Let me tell ya' a lil secret...yes, too dark of a tint is a citable infraction, however, most don't stop merely for a tint violation. If you're doing 85 in the 55 and you're really nice....the tint ticket is a favor in lieu of a hefty speeding ticket. So worry less about the tint you have on and more about hiding places we can find...lol. In reference to tint removal, a hefty dose of windex and getting a loose corner helps tremendously. You have no idea how fast the tint comes off when you let people know it's actually a fix-it ticket here in NY.

 

I knew the long arm of the law would invade the thread J/K LOL

Yes, the tint film comes off very easy, usually the glue is another story. The windex helps because it has amonia in it, this is why you should NEVER use windex or any similar product with amonia to clean your tint - it will fade.

 

What's the best way to clean the tinted windows?

 

Usa a non-anomia based cleaner, even windex makes one.

I would use the same things you use on the finish of your car - microfiber, anything else has the possibility of micro-scratching your film, especially cheap paper toweling...

Just my .02

 

Use water and a microfiber towel... Won't scratch or ruin the film

 

Thanks... will do

 

There's a tint remover spray they make/sell. And Goo Gone works for gummy stuff. It's kind of oily, though, but effective.

And by the way, there's got to be something wrong with grown men hiding in the bushes for a living....

 

Still a Crossfire lover like the rest...besides...I just gave away a "trade" secret! I just tried applying tint to the headlights and am very disappointed with my work. No matter what I did, I still managed to have crud under the tint. I love the look of your rear films. I know a woman that tints here locally and may resort to that.

 

Having an actual tinter do the film is the only way, it took me nearly 3 hours to get all mine to correctly lay down and tuck the edges in, and I used to work in a tint shop LOL. They will only look good with the right person doing them to get all the moisture and crap from underneath. Good luck, post some pics.

John

 

Here is some 30% tint pics.

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30%? That's wussy stuff right there..!

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5% all the way around... getting 35% on the windshield soon

 

Considering in my state 50% is the legal limit, 30% is pushing it.
That and I prefer to be able to see out of my windows at night

 

in my state, ANY tint is illegal except for the top 4 inches... gee thanks michigan

and i can see just fine out of my windows at night... or at least i think i can..

 

When I moved to Maryland from California the tint I had would not pass their inspection.

I took the car to a tint shop to have it removed. Since it had been on the car for a number of years, it did damage some of the rear defroster lines/wires in the back. So I ended up with some of defrost area not functioning. Make sure whoever does this. Takes their time in doing the back window.

Good Luck,
Jake80