Do the windows in the doors first and save the rear window for last, especially if it has defrost capabilities. This will give you a chance to practice your technique so you can remove the tint more easily while making sure not to mess up the defrost lines. If you’re doing windows in your home, you can skip this step.

Steaming the outside helps heat up the window enough for the adhesive to dissolve. You don’t need to do this for the rear window of your vehicle or if the windows in your home are on the second level and you can’t access them easily, though.

If you can’t get the corner of the tint to come up, apply more steam and try again.

If you try to pull the tint too quickly, it will tear and make the job that much harder. If that happens, use the razor to lift the edge of the tint again and continue peeling it off.

Wipe the door panels or window frame with a clean microfiber cloth to remove any water from the steaming process. [6] X Research source

Then, loosen the edge of one of the top corners and slowly peel the tint away from the glass. Be super careful not to damage the defrost lines. [8] X Research source Lower or remove the rear seats, or at least the headrests, if possible, to give yourself better access to the rear window. [9] X Research source

Be sure to cover all of the electrical components in your vehicle well, such as switches and speakers.

You only need to cover the inside of the windows with garbage bags if you’re working on windows in your home and can’t easily reach the exterior.

The soapy water helps the garbage bag stick to the window. Skip this step if you can’t access the outside of the windows in your home.

If you don’t want to use ammonia or don’t have any on hand, you can use a mixture of water and soap or baby shampoo on the inside of the windows, instead. [14] X Research source

Work slowly so the tint doesn’t rip! If it does, slide the razor underneath the edge of the tint so you can lift it up and continue removing it.

If the adhesive doesn’t come off easily, use a razor to scrape it away, being careful not to damage the window. [18] X Research source A large razor scraper will make the process easier, especially if you’re working on windows in your home. [19] X Research source