Window Tint Repair

Window tint repair and installation is a fairly tedious process requiring precision and the use of tools that can flatten the tint and heat that will help it adhere again to your windows.

Window tint repair.

Open the door on your vehicle and spray the tint down with your glass cleaner. Flatten the bubbles in window tint after the window tint has been warmed up and dampened carefully poke a tiny hole in each bubble with a small straight pin. Spray the window with water then peel the backing from the tint film and position it on the wet glass. Grab a commercial glass cleaning spray.

Really soak the tint to get the entire window soapy and wet. Next you want to mist the window in need of repair with warm room temperature water to get it slightly damp. Cut a section of tint slightly larger than the entire window. Quickly squeegee out the air bubbles starting at the center of the window and working out.

If the peel is small enough then a sectional replacement is recommended. The average weekend tint technician can repair peeling tint film in about 30 minutes. If you applied the tint yourself or it is out of warranty decide if you want to repair it yourself or hire a professional. Automotive window tint film can peel as the glue dries out and hardens from exposure.

Cut the edges with a razor blade trimming along the top edge first. Cut a square of new tint in the same color and shade as the old material remaining on your window. Wet the glass again covering it with a light spray of water from the bottle. The tint film can be repaired selectively replaced or entirely reapplied.

The new piece should be at least one inch larger on all sides than the square piece you removed. Wait for a sunny warm day.