Peeling Tint

**GULLETT17** · 02-15-2008, 09:18 AM

Do you guys now of any glue (maybe spray) or remedy to fix tint peeling on the edge of my driver's side window. My door was frozen shut a few weeks ago; and I sprayed it with deicer and some warm water but I still had to tug on it a bit to get it open. I believe this started the top of the tint to peel and has gradually gotten worse. I'd like to just repair it if its possible, however, I'm afraid the only fix is to retint that window.

**GULLETT17** · 02-18-2008, 12:10 PM

no ideas?

**dooley** · 02-18-2008, 12:12 PM

itll never look right if you try to "reglue" it.

retint will be the best i believe.

**GULLETT17** · 02-18-2008, 12:16 PM

yeah i know it wont look perfect but its only about 1/4" to 3/8" wide on the edge of the window and the rest of the tint is flawless. when the window is rolled up, it wont even be noticeable. . . i dont know i guess retinting one window would probably only run $30+

**dooley** · 02-18-2008, 01:18 PM

scotch tape

if it is just a small spot like that i think IRRC they sell some tint type glue at wal-mart in the automotive dept. by the tint stuff. I think i remember seeing some there, might wanna check that out b4 retinting.

**GULLETT17** · 02-18-2008, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by dooley

scotch tape

if it is just a small spot like that i think IRRC they sell some tint type glue at wal-mart in the automotive dept. by the tint stuff. I think i remember seeing some there, might wanna check that out b4 retinting.

lol i was thinkin about scotch tape but it would probably look bad . . . hell yeah . . . ill check out walmart. i just thought there would be something out there for at least a temorary fix, ya know?

**dooley** · 02-18-2008, 06:31 PM

lol dont go scotch tape, you bring the redneck to 4th gen

walmart has a fix for everything, hell maybe even some spray adhesive in the crafts dept. would work. ive come up with some weird ass fixes for things, as long as it works and looks decent right

**GULLETT17** · 02-18-2008, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by dooley

lol dont go scotch tape, you bring the redneck to 4th gen

walmart has a fix for everything, hell maybe even some spray adhesive in the crafts dept. would work. ive come up with some weird ass fixes for things, as long as it works and looks decent right

lol yeah scotch tape is probably a no go hahaha . . . yeah some kind of adhesive will prob do the trick. i just dont want to put something on there that is a bitch to get off if i do go to retint.

**GULLETT17** · 02-19-2008, 09:47 AM

didn't find any tint adhesive at walmart . . . any other ideas on an adhesive that would be easy to apply and clean excess? I think thats my main concern, what kind of adhesive could you clean the excess off easily.

**TransAm11973** · 02-19-2008, 01:50 PM

Retint

**bgable** · 02-19-2008, 04:43 PM

if the glues still on the tint heat it up with a heat gun and try to restick it that worked on my old truck

**GULLETT17** · 02-20-2008, 05:03 AM

Originally Posted by gable2000ta

if the glues still on the tint heat it up with a heat gun and try to restick it that worked on my old truck

yeah i guess it wouldnt hurt to try that. i dont know if the glue is still on there or not.
im thinkin im gonna have to just retint to avoid the hassle.

**bgable** · 02-20-2008, 12:54 PM

yah id try that before i spend over a 100 bucks but i know what yah mean...

**Kool Z** · 02-23-2008, 06:20 PM

If the deicer got between the tint and the glass you'll have to retint.

**JonB** · 02-24-2008, 05:35 AM

I have a similiar problem. I guess it is just age but the top started getting loose from hitting the weather stripping. Since that has started it has only gotten worse water got in between the window and the tint made streaks where the tint seperated from the window. Kinda sucks and looks like crap I really need to get mine retinted.

**9t8z28** · 02-25-2008, 06:53 PM

I've used super glue on small spots!

It works good!

**GULLETT17** · 02-26-2008, 04:29 AM

Originally Posted by 9t8z28

I've used super glue on small spots!

It works good!

lol i was thinkin about that. . . .hows it look? i need to do something. . . its gettin annoyin as hell

**9t8z28** · 02-26-2008, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by GULLETT17

lol i was thinkin about that. . . .hows it look? i need to do something. . . its gettin annoyin as hell

Just use a little bit and spread it evenly. You will see where the glue was applied, but it will never peel again.

**LS16SPD** · 02-26-2008, 11:43 AM

Clear Nail Polish Does The Trick!!!

**GULLETT17** · 02-26-2008, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by LS16SPD

Clear Nail Polish Does The Trick!!!

hmmm. . . might have to try that . . . once you press the tint back up, what did you clean off the excess nail polish with? just a clean rag? would nail polish remover be safe on the tint to clean off the excess? this is my main concern tryin to make it look clean after using what glue i use, without screwin up the tint. . . which may not be possible