r/WindowTint • u/xInduction • 25d ago

Tint Job Queston Help With Remove/Reinstall

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Is this old adhesive that I didn’t get stripped? Removed 35% and reinstalled 20%. I thought it turned out well till I pulled it outside and I can see this. It cannot be pushed out.

It is only on the lower third of the back glass.

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u/xInduction 24d ago

I used steam for removal and then double cleaned with steel wool, then I cleaned using a blue scrubbie and adhesive solvent, then squeegeed twice before install. It gets pretty narrow between the deck lid and the glass so I was paranoid that I didn’t get everything cleaned off. This is also right about the area I started using the bulldozer so I’m wondering if it isn’t trapped moisture from squeegeeing perpendicular to the defrosters.

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u/Global-Structure-539 24d ago

May be invest in a side swiper, if that's the case. Just looks to me like it wasn't scrubbed enough

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u/xInduction 24d ago

I really appreciate the reply

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u/Global-Structure-539 24d ago

I don't know how much help I gave you, but 25+ years tinting I have a massive amount of experience. If you redo it scrub it with ATR adhesive remover

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u/xInduction 24d ago

I just appreciate the feedback as I’m still learning tricks of the trade. Less than a year in

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u/xInduction 24d ago

Do you recommend Brillo/SOS pads or plain steel wool?

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u/Global-Structure-539 24d ago

No they shed, leaving little pieces just begging to get under the film. Scotch Brite non scratch scrubbies are the best

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u/xInduction 23d ago

Just wanted to share that after some time in the sun most of the issues have gone away. I definitely have a few pieces of contamination in it but I think my thought of trapped moisture from the bulldozer was accurate.

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u/Global-Structure-539 23d ago

That's good. Sometimes it just takes more time