Windshield Tint Removal?

[Diane]

Hey folks. My windshield has some very dark tint that is starting to peel away in a few spots. I'd rather have the windshield untinted. Is there a way to remove the tint without taking the windshield off the boat or destroying the clearcoat on the fiberglass in the area?

Thanks.

Diane

[Diane]

Hey folks. My windshield has some very dark tint that is starting to peel away in a few spots. I'd rather have the windshield untinted. Is there a way to remove the tint without taking the windshield off the boat or destroying the clearcoat on the fiberglass in the area?

Thanks.

Diane

[Eriktheviking]

Sometimes you can carefully peel the tint off if its been sitting in the sun.Or you can use a heat gun.Depends on if its glass or plexiglass though.Hopefully its glass.If it isn't you may want to leave it. Usually it leaves the adhesive stuck to the sheild after you get it off.Then you need a razor blade and some solvent like paint thinner to clean it off.Its not a fun task. http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/jpshakehead.gifBeen there,Done that!!

[checkrocket]

If it is glass, park the boat in the hot sun. Find a part that is loose and slowly peel it back. Once you get the majority of the dark tint off remove the glue residue and the hard to remove areas with lighter fluid. It works the best, and evaporates fast. Just don't smoke while doing it.

[arnienobles]

Diane, if your windshield is plexiglass, do not use solvent on it to remove the adhesive. The solvent will score it. In other words, when you finish it will look like you used sandpaper on it. There are several products on the market especially at places that sell auto body shop supplies that you can purchase that will take the adhesive off without damaging the plexiglass.

[BOB'S 283]

diane , if its glass you're in luck . use plain old amonia based window cleaner to remove the adhesive (after removing the plastic film) the stronger the better. use a razor scraper with a handle so you have some leverage. keep it wet and just scrape .it will roll of in globs but it won't stick to itself and everything else like it will if you use solvant. the product my autobody supply sells for this specific purpose is concentrated amonia based window cleaner. solvent based adhesive removers are better suited for painted finishes where you can't use a razor

[BOB'S 283]

the scraper can be found at napa for less than $5.00 . its what the garages use to remove inspection stickers from your windshield..........

[Eriktheviking]

Geez Bob,Even I learned somethin today. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gifDidn't know about the amonia application.

[BOB'S 283]

not just amonia ,,,amonia based , like windex, clear view etc , its as much to keep it from becomming sticky as anything else.

[cooperider]

I've used WD-40 on the adhesive. Works for glass painted, and plastic. Stuff works miracles.

[Diane]

Thanks for the advice. Here's what worked:

1. Heat with blow dryer and pull off carefully to get as much as possible. Got most. Peel off rest with fingernails.

2. Clean adhesive with nail polish remover

3. Clean with Aurora Plexi Cleaner #1

4. Polish with Aurora Plexi Cleaner #2

Looks great.

[cooperider]

Blow Dryer! Nail Polish Remover! That was gonna be my next suggestion. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/xxrotflmao.gif