Window Tint Repair

Cut a square of new tint in the same color and shade as the old material remaining on your window.

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. Grab a commercial glass cleaning spray. The tint film can be repaired selectively replaced or entirely reapplied. The average weekend tint technician can repair peeling tint film in about 30 minutes.

Spray the inside of the window down with glass cleaner. Really soak the tint to get the entire window soapy and wet. The new piece should be at least one inch larger on all sides than the square piece you removed. Spray the window with water then peel the backing from the tint film and position it on the wet glass.

Open the door on your vehicle and spray the tint down with your glass cleaner. Wet the glass again covering it with a light spray of water from the bottle. Automotive window tint film can peel as the glue dries out and hardens from exposure. Next you want to mist the window in need of repair with warm room temperature water to get it slightly damp.

Quickly squeegee out the air bubbles starting at the center of the window and working out. Cut the edges with a razor blade trimming along the top edge first. Window tinting is easier to work with and the adhesive is more pliable when it is a sunny day and the temperature is at least 75 degrees. Wait for a sunny warm day.

If the peel is small enough then a sectional replacement is recommended. If you applied the tint yourself or it is out of warranty decide if you want to repair it yourself or hire a professional.