I_tint_TN Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Some of you may already know, but I discovered heating very old tint with your heat gun to remove works much better than using a steamer. All you have to do is get the glass fairly hot and pull in a motion that keeps tension on the film(best to pull towards you not away). Most of the glue seems to come off with the film, rather than in pieces with the steamer. I also discovered that Purple Power is probably the best adhesive remover that I have found. Be careful with it though I've never had a problem, but a friend told me it can color change plastics, but don't know for sure. I hope this helps some of you fighting those strip and retints.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TintDude Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Some of you may already know, but I discovered heating very old tint with your heat gun to remove works much better than using a steamer. Not in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tint Artist Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Some of you may already know, but I discovered heating very old tint with your heat gun to remove works much better than using a steamer. Not in my experience. I did that before I had a steamer when it was raining when I couldn't sweat the film off and I think the steamer works tons better! But that's my opinion! If that works for you then keep doing it that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljr1977 Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 maybe his steamer doesnt work as nice as ours? heat from a steamer will always be more controlable than from a gun..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_tint_TN Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 It seems to work better on really old film that is coming off in strips not on all applications, The steamer seems to only work well on newer tint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_tint_TN Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 maybe it is my steamer, it's always spitting and sputtering, but seems to be really hot.. like that guy that bought his new steamer, I test it with my face to see if it's hot enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest djtekk707 Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 I got an old shark steamer and that thing is crazy spills and splatters everywhere .....I gotta have a regular shower towel around it to control the hot water! But it gets the job done.....im saving up some money from R&R to get the jiffy steamer that thing looks awesome and from what I hear on the forum it works great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scottydosnntkno Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 that is essentially the same thing that happen with a steamer, only the steamer puts a lot of moisture into the film to help release the glue, and keep the film flexible so it doesn't rip apart. Maybe your not putting the steam on it for long enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thatsnappyguy Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 I use a steamer now, and would never go back to anyother method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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