razor blade to remove stickers from inside of passenger side rear window
09-27-17, 01:36 PM
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razor blade to remove stickers from inside of passenger side rear window
My children put stickers on the inside of the rear sear windows. They don't simply pull off to remove them. Can I use a razor blade or will I damage the window tinting?
Thanks,
MR
Thanks,
MR
09-27-17, 01:54 PM
#2
The window is dyed so no problem. Just don't run the razor over the defrost wire on the glass.
Types of Window Tint
Some vehicle manufacturers have windows that come with a factory tint on the vehicle's windows, though that is generally only done on the rear windows. This “factory tint” is done by dying the glass. There is sometimes a degree to which the top of the front window is tinted to help reflect the sun's glare. This is especially apparent on older vehicles with stock windshields, as the graduated green strip is clearly visible.
As an aftermarket upgrade, window tinting is generally done by applying a film to the interior of the vehicle’s windows. While DIY kits are available, the results can be messy, with air bubbles or crooked placement. Window tinting on a vehicle reduces the Visible Light Transference (VLT), and window tinting is graded on the percentage of light that transfers. The lower the percentage of light transmittance, the darker the tint.
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09-27-17, 01:58 PM
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Based on my understanding the factory tinted windows have the tinting between the layers:
Use a small amount of baby shampoo in water solution to make sure the blade glides smoothly and scrape on...
factory tint is a pigment within the glass that's installed during the manufacturing process. There is no way to remove the tint from the glass.
09-27-17, 05:47 PM
#6
I have always used wd40 and it works great. It can be used on the dash plastics, paint, windows etc. and it won't damage the surface . It cleans the residue off and doesn't scratch, peel paint, or melt anything
09-30-17, 11:43 PM
#7
Also smells awful and can be greasy, definitely don't spray wd40 in your car. Use some ammonia free window cleaner and scrape away. I've never scratched a windows with a blade and window cleaner, just be generous with it. Can also get 4" scrappers on amazon in case they really go to town. They are cheap and made for removing tint from windows.
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10-01-17, 04:23 AM
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I tried the Ammonia Free glass cleaner to get the stickers off the dash plastic around the AC controls on a Lexus RX350. It didn't work. Took the sticker off, but would never remove the base where it was adhered to the dash and had been left on a long time. So I sprayed a small amount of WD40 on a rag, and rubbed the sticker residue. It came right off. I then sprayed the glass cleaner to remove any oily residue since it wouldn't remove the sticker residue after spraying, letting it soak etc. I was afraid any scraping would scratch the dash if I kept using just the glass cleaner
10-01-17, 10:13 PM
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I tried the Ammonia Free glass cleaner to get the stickers off the dash plastic around the AC controls on a Lexus RX350. It didn't work. Took the sticker off, but would never remove the base where it was adhered to the dash and had been left on a long time. So I sprayed a small amount of WD40 on a rag, and rubbed the sticker residue. It came right off. I then sprayed the glass cleaner to remove any oily residue since it wouldn't remove the sticker residue after spraying, letting it soak etc. I was afraid any scraping would scratch the dash if I kept using just the glass cleaner
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