# How to safely remove window tint residue from windows? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [August 15, 2025, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486 "2025-08-15T20:22:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2025, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486/21 "2025-08-23T23:14:25Z")
> [@Clueless33](#): > > Are you saying I would need to get exception renewed every year ? Every state has a time limit for exception permits. Here a handicap plate is only good for a certain time. If the factory tint and dark glasses are not enough then you don’t belong on the road anyway. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2025, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486/23 "2025-09-30T23:29:55Z")
Richie, Personal endorsements aren’t allowed here. Please remove the reference to your business from the body of the message. I appreciate your solution and I’m glad you posted it. I won’t complain about your avatar. Thanks for posting and come back for more conversation. I’m sure there’s a lot more we can learn from you. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486/24 "2025-10-01T02:30:20Z")
@njauto973\_194228 You didn’t have to delete the whole thing, just edit the post to remove the business ID. Can you put everything back but the business name? As I said, worthwhile information. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486/25 "2025-10-01T02:42:10Z")
He doesn’t want to be a member of your club, I don’t think anyone does. ---
**Author:** ![njauto973\_194288](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/njauto973_194288/32/45636_2.png) [@njauto973\_194288](https://community.cartalk.com/u/njauto973_194288)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486/26 "2025-10-01T11:36:34Z")
We deal with this all the time, especially on commercial vehicles here in New Jersey - they can’t pass state inspection with tint on the front driver or passenger windows, so removal is a must before the MVC or DOT check. Our go-to method: - Garment steamer\*\* to soften the adhesive and help peel the film off cleanly. - Then use **50% rubbing alcohol** and a clean rag to remove any leftover residue. No harsh scraping needed — just patience and a little heat. Leaves the glass clean and streak-free. Richie ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486/27 "2025-10-01T14:47:55Z")
Thank you for the useful information and Welcome to Car Talk sir… Looking forward to hearing more from you… ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486/28 "2025-10-01T18:26:40Z")
I welcomed a new poster, thanked h8m for his useful information, and asked him to remove an ad. What’s wrong with that? ---
**Author:** ![njauto973\_194288](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/njauto973_194288/32/45636_2.png) [@njauto973\_194288](https://community.cartalk.com/u/njauto973_194288)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2025, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486/29 "2025-10-02T00:10:52Z")
I couldn’t figure out how to edit, only seen option to delete. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2025, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486/30 "2025-10-02T00:23:33Z")
Below your post next to the word reply you should see what looks like a slanted pencil. Click on it and you should be able to edit. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2025, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486/31 "2025-10-02T00:32:41Z")
You edited your post twice before you deleted it. You must refresh the screen in order to view the edit, the forum has been malfunctioning for a year. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2025, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486/32 "2025-10-02T00:56:58Z")
Too late, Ms cdaquila already removed the post… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-safely-remove-window-tint-residue-from-windows/201486.md?page=1)