Removing Rear Window Tint
Did you know the first day of Spring is less than a month away? March 20th to be exact. Does it feel like it yet? Ha! Probably not to many of our subscribers who are living in the tundra—I mean the northeast. That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, good old Mother Nature has taken the opportunity this winter to pick us up by the ears and toss us around a few times, but rest assured that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Eventually (alright, maybe not by March 20th) you’ll start to see things melt and you’ll once again be able to pack away your jackets and take off your snow tires. You’ve probably already started to notice the days getting a little longer and maybe it’s even still light out when you get home from work in the evening. Beautiful isn’t it. Before you know it, it’ll be warm enough and light enough for you to start spending some good old fashioned quality time with your car after work, and we’ve got a few products that we’d highly recommend for breaking you (and your car) out of the winter doldrums.
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Elsewhere in this issue, we’ve got chances for you to learn a few things, win prizes, and even make some extra cash. So sit back, get comfy, and settle in to spend a few moments with us on your favorite subject and mine—cars.
TIP SHACK
This month, we got the question:
How can I get bad window tint off my rear window without damaging my rear window defroster? Won’t a razor blade scrape the defroster off right along with the tint?
Excellent question, and you’re not alone in this concern. Using a razor blade could, in fact, damage your defroster. We wanted to find out the most effective way around this problem, so we took your question to the experts—namely a professional window tinter, and here’s the simple solution he was kind enough to share with us: start with a large plastic trash bag (like a lawn and leaf bag) and cut it apart as to make one long section with it. Once you have that, use a soapy water solution and completely soak the tinted surface (as wet as you can get it) and then cover the wet tint with your cut plastic bag and leave your car out in the sun. What you are trying to do is to basically sweat the tint off of the window. The tint material is pourus so it will absorb your wetting solution. Keep the plastic bag on the window for about 10-15 minutes then remove it. You should then be able to start peeling away the film. Try not to tear it, keep it all in one piece if possible. It will come off much cleaner that way. If some is still sticking, repeat the process again. Once all tint is removed it will leave a glue film behind, so take a bit of lacquer thinner on a rag and start wiping the glue away. This won’t harm your glass or defroster, just make sure you’re careful with the rest of the trim in your car. The entire process may take about an hour, but then you’ll be tint-free, with your defroster none the worse for wear!
WEB NEWS
This month we are very excited to announce a brand new section on the CustomAutoTrim.com website: Message Forums. Not only are our forums the place where you can view private parts-for-sale listings and post a parts needed message, but we’re taking it a step further. Say you’re a Chevy Camaro nut, and you’re looking to talk shop with some fellow fanatics, only we don’t have a message board for that. No problem—we’ll create a Camaro theme board and you’re ready to roll. You’ll even have the opportunity to become a moderator of the board, if you choose. The possibilities here are endless, so stop on by our existing General Chit-Chat board and get to know some other car fiends just like you!
Our other big news to share with you this month is the addition of some brand new styles of Wood Dash Kits that are so slick it’s almost impossible not to find one you love. Whether what you’re looking for is a Flat Dash, a 3-D Formed or a Molded Combo, we’ve got the perfect Wood Dash Kit to fit your needs. And if you’ve been holding out, waiting for the price to drop a little, wait no longer because our entire inventory in all three styles is currently on sale. You’ll also find links from that page to answer any questions you might have about the differences between the styles of kits we offer, how to know which one is right for you, and a handy installation video that makes installing these babies so easy even your dog could do it! So why wait—give your interior that classy wood look you’ve been dreaming about today!
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