What options are there in re-tinting the car?
03-21-2008, 02:34 PM
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What options are there in re-tinting the car?
The a4 has about 35% tint. When we tinted our second car, we had it done at 18%, and I'm liking it a lot better. I really like the privacy you get. Working in rough side of Aurora, its really nice to have at stoplights (cutscene here - Office Space jamming to hiphop and locking doors).
Being that the car is already tinted, can you tint it again? Removing the current tint might be a pain, especially for the back window if it damages the defroster. Are there options?
Being that the car is already tinted, can you tint it again? Removing the current tint might be a pain, especially for the back window if it damages the defroster. Are there options?
03-21-2008, 02:58 PM
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(can of worms has opened) :) you would have to remove it, but it shouldn't damage if done correctly
It's a major pain...I've done it, but having done it..if I had to again, I would pay to have the professionals that do tint do it. It leaves a sticky residue all over the place that can be removed fairly easily with the right stuff..and I'm sorry, but I can't remember what is the right stuff off hand. But I do agree 100%...18%>35%.
I wouldn't think it would be good/possible to tint on top of tint..I think you'd end up w/ wrinkles, if it stuck to the existing tint at all..and I think you'd end up tooo dark..
Sorry richard...it's a no win battle
hehe
I wouldn't think it would be good/possible to tint on top of tint..I think you'd end up w/ wrinkles, if it stuck to the existing tint at all..and I think you'd end up tooo dark..
Sorry richard...it's a no win battle
hehe
03-21-2008, 05:31 PM
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you can't tint over tint film, only over solar glass...............
removing from teh side windows is a pain, but easily doable, squirt bottle of water, razor blade, and patience.
BTW, 18% is bit dark, if done on all 4 windows, your asking to get stopped. My suggestion, leave the rear at 35%, get the back doors done at 18% and the fronts at 27%
BTW, 18% is bit dark, if done on all 4 windows, your asking to get stopped. My suggestion, leave the rear at 35%, get the back doors done at 18% and the fronts at 27%
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03-21-2008, 08:38 PM
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You are close on the procedure, but the black plastic bag technique will greatly reduce chances of d
damage..I have done this exact technique on my '93 90, and I had no problems with my defroster or antannae..it just took a perfect day and tremendous patience...but it certainly is a major PITA
<Taken from tintdude.com>
The difficult thing about removing tint is that most film is constructed of two layers of tinted polyester. When you try to peel the film off the glass, the top layer will usually pull right off leaving the second layer behind. This second layer will not peel off, it will just flake and tear like a price tag.
Step 1:
To over come separation between layers you must soften the adhesive so that both layers peel at the same time. This is very important, if you peel the just the top layer, you may as well just use razor blades as there is no way to peel the second layer off without picking at it for a few hours. You MUST try to peel both layers at once.
NOTE:
You are more than likely to damage one or more of your defroster lines, when this happens, the cut line will not work anymore. Some cars have radio antennas mounted alongside the defrosters made of the same material. If you damage these, your radio antenna will not work! Be careful! Taking it to a tint shop to be done greatly increases the odds of saving the lines, but even a tint shop can not promise to save your lines, sometimes the film is just to far gone.
Step 2:
First, clear the window of any obstructions, like the brake light, speaker covers etc.
Step 3: Next cut open the garbage bag so that it will be big enough to cover the entire window. Spray some water on the outside of the back window and the lay plastic bag over the glass. Cut away excess plastic so that it is now roughly the same shape as the glass.
Step 4:
Next, lay a tarp over rear deck and seat, spray ammonia liberally on the inside of the back window. (Ammonia is very strong, I suggest you hold your breath during this step) and cover ammonia soaked tint with the plastic bag so that it won't evaporate.
Step 5:
Park the car with rear window facing the sun for about an hour. The film should now be ready to peel.
Step 6:
When you are ready to start peeling, leave the plastic in place so the ammonia wont dry. Get the peeling started with a razor blade in a corner where there are no defroster lines. Try to peel film off in one piece. If the ammonia dries as you peel, the glue will get hard again, so spray a bit of ammonia on the area as you peel.
Step 7:
Once the film is peeled you will need to scrub the adhesive off with ammonia and fine 0000 steel wool. Mop up scrubbed areas with paper towels before they dry. Finish up with window cleaner and paper towels.
Removing tint from side windows
Soaking is not nessesary here. You may want to use a simple razorblade holder. Cut a notch onto the upper area of the film so that you have a piece to pull. Try to peel the film, it will probably come off in two or three pieces. Spray the remaining adhesive with soapy water, and scrape the adhesive off with a razor blade, avoiding the edges of the glass until last to keep the blade sharp. You may need to use a few blades as they dull quickly. Finish up with window cleaner and paper towels. Inspect for missed glue (its clear and hard to see)
<Taken from tintdude.com>
The difficult thing about removing tint is that most film is constructed of two layers of tinted polyester. When you try to peel the film off the glass, the top layer will usually pull right off leaving the second layer behind. This second layer will not peel off, it will just flake and tear like a price tag.
Step 1:
To over come separation between layers you must soften the adhesive so that both layers peel at the same time. This is very important, if you peel the just the top layer, you may as well just use razor blades as there is no way to peel the second layer off without picking at it for a few hours. You MUST try to peel both layers at once.
NOTE:
You are more than likely to damage one or more of your defroster lines, when this happens, the cut line will not work anymore. Some cars have radio antennas mounted alongside the defrosters made of the same material. If you damage these, your radio antenna will not work! Be careful! Taking it to a tint shop to be done greatly increases the odds of saving the lines, but even a tint shop can not promise to save your lines, sometimes the film is just to far gone.
Step 2:
First, clear the window of any obstructions, like the brake light, speaker covers etc.
Step 3: Next cut open the garbage bag so that it will be big enough to cover the entire window. Spray some water on the outside of the back window and the lay plastic bag over the glass. Cut away excess plastic so that it is now roughly the same shape as the glass.
Step 4:
Next, lay a tarp over rear deck and seat, spray ammonia liberally on the inside of the back window. (Ammonia is very strong, I suggest you hold your breath during this step) and cover ammonia soaked tint with the plastic bag so that it won't evaporate.
Step 5:
Park the car with rear window facing the sun for about an hour. The film should now be ready to peel.
Step 6:
When you are ready to start peeling, leave the plastic in place so the ammonia wont dry. Get the peeling started with a razor blade in a corner where there are no defroster lines. Try to peel film off in one piece. If the ammonia dries as you peel, the glue will get hard again, so spray a bit of ammonia on the area as you peel.
Step 7:
Once the film is peeled you will need to scrub the adhesive off with ammonia and fine 0000 steel wool. Mop up scrubbed areas with paper towels before they dry. Finish up with window cleaner and paper towels.
Removing tint from side windows
Soaking is not nessesary here. You may want to use a simple razorblade holder. Cut a notch onto the upper area of the film so that you have a piece to pull. Try to peel the film, it will probably come off in two or three pieces. Spray the remaining adhesive with soapy water, and scrape the adhesive off with a razor blade, avoiding the edges of the glass until last to keep the blade sharp. You may need to use a few blades as they dull quickly. Finish up with window cleaner and paper towels. Inspect for missed glue (its clear and hard to see)
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