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Old tint stripped clean

Bubbling, purple or peeling film off, with the adhesive cleaned off the glass. Full car $200.

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Signs you need removal

Your tint is telling you something

All film reaches the end of its life. Cheap dyed film gets there a lot faster than the rest.

Bubbles mean the adhesive has failed. Purple means the dye has broken down under UV. Neither one recovers.

Edges lifting let water and dirt under the film, and the failure spreads across the whole window.

If the tint is too dark for South Carolina or it failed inspection, we take it off and get you compliant.

Red Honda Accord with fresh window tint after removal, Simpsonville SC
Why not DIY

DIY removal goes wrong fast

A razor blade on the rear window can scratch or sever defroster lines that cost hundreds to put right.

Bubbling film

Bubbles under the tint mean the adhesive has failed. The panel has to come off.

Purple or faded

Purple is UV-degraded dye. The film will not recover and it looks rough.

Peeling edges

Lifting edges let water and dirt under the film, which spreads the failure.

Inspection or legal

Too dark for SC or failed inspection? We take it off and get you compliant.

Defroster care

Controlled sections and the right products, with the grid protected. The risk is not zero and we say so.

Same visit retint

In most cases we strip, clean and lay fresh film in one appointment.

How it goes

Three steps, clean glass

01

Film removal

The old film comes off in controlled sections. We take every precaution around the defroster lines, though some risk is inherent on aged or heavily bonded film.

02

Adhesive cleanup

Every trace of old adhesive comes off the glass. No leftover haze, no sticky residue, no shortcuts at the edges.

03

Glass ready

The windows are cleaned and prepped, ready for fresh Ceramic IR or Carbon IR film, or left factory-clear if that is what you want.

Removal pricing

Real prices, no surprises

Removal plus new film is quoted as the removal on top of the package you pick.

Full car removal, all side windows plus rear glass$200
Removal plus fresh carbon, full carfrom $450
Removal plus fresh ceramic IR, full carfrom $570
Partial removal or odd glassQuoted at drop-off

Full car totals use the sedan, coupe and truck package price. SUV and van packages are $50 higher. A $40 deposit books your spot and comes off the total. Drop-off only at the Five Forks shop, Mon to Sat, 8am to 6pm.

Good to know

Removal questions

Send a photo of the bad film and we will tell you what it takes.

Text 864-692-1738
Can you remove the tint and retint the same day?
In most cases, yes. We strip the old film, clean the glass and install fresh film in the same appointment. It depends on the condition of the old film, since badly degraded adhesive takes longer to clean. We assess at drop-off and give you an honest timeline.
How much does tint removal cost?
Full car removal, meaning all side windows plus the rear glass, is $200. Removal plus new film is quoted as the removal on top of the package, so a full car in carbon comes to $450 and in ceramic IR to $570. Partial removal and odd glass are quoted at drop-off.
Is tint removal safe for my rear defroster?
We take every precaution to protect the defroster grid, but we want to be honest: there is always some risk of damage during tint removal. Defroster lines are printed on the inside of the glass and can be affected by the adhesive bond of the film, particularly on older installs. It does not happen often when the job is done carefully, but we will not tell you the risk is zero.
Why is my tint bubbling and turning purple?
Bubbling means the adhesive has broken down, usually from age, heat cycles or a poor original install. Purple is UV-degraded dye. Both are signs of a failing dyed film. Once either starts, the film will not recover and it needs to come off.
Can I remove the tint myself?
Technically yes, but the rear window is high risk. A razor blade near defroster lines can scratch or sever them, and defroster repair is expensive. Adhesive removal is also harder than it looks. For most people a professional costs less than the repair bill from a DIY gone wrong.
Do I have to retint after removal?
No. Plenty of drivers just want the failing film off, whether for inspection, for looks or to sell the car. We clean the glass completely and return it factory-clear. If you decide to retint later we can do that in a separate appointment.
Ready for new film?

Also at Torque N Tint

Ceramic IR tintNano-ceramic infrared rejection. Full car $370 to $420. Carbon tintMatte black, color-stable film. Full car $250 to $300. Windshield tintSun strip $60, full windshield from $150.

Get the old film off

Send the year, make and model and tell us if you want fresh film after.

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