removing window tint, how? Options

[TheCabinetmaker]

Friend just bought a 86 carrera targa. the rear window is tinted. How can you remove the tint without damaging the defogger wiring? I know from personal experience that lacquer thinner and such will not touch the glue.

Thanks, Curt

[So.Cal.914]

I can tell you one way, Add a small amount of soap to a squirt bottle 3/4 full of

water. Keep the tint moist while you do this. With a razor blade in hand between

your thumb and two of your four finges, start at the top, hold the razor at about a

30 degree angle, and with light preasure start to cut. As you draw the razor down

cut in a 'S' pattern, now not as tight as an 'S', more like a snake all the way to the

bottom. Make sure you keep it wet, this is the lube. Three 'S' cuts should do.

Once you have these done use the razor to lift the edge at the beginning of the

cut and peal the film away from the window. It will leave the glue in most places

but 'Goo Gone or 'Goof off' will remove the glue. The Goof off is smelly so make

sure if you use it to have both doors open and take fresh air breaks. I would

sudjest you cover the interior below the window.