Not so Technical... - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Jeikun · 2009-07-07, 01:53 PM

But I have some masking tape residue dried on my window from the last SCCA event and I need to remove it before taking my car to get tinted. What do you suggest? I've tried windex and elbow grease, and that didn't work so well. I've read that goo-gone or the like may work, but I have no idea where to get some.

Any suggestions or will anyone let me borrow some of their goo-gone stuff?

Jake

cody · 2009-07-07, 02:00 PM

Razor blade? I use the spare box knife blades I have on that type of residue. I think I have goo gone too. You're welcome to borrow them, but I live in Stead.

sperry · 2009-07-07, 02:06 PM

Yeah, just hit it w/ some more windex and scratch it off w/ a razor blade.

Jeikun · 2009-07-07, 03:00 PM

I just dont want to scratch the glass. is there any chance of that with the blade?

cody · 2009-07-07, 03:02 PM

Pretty sure there isn't. But just to be safe, make sure you hold the sharp edge flat against the glass.

WRXlerate · 2009-07-07, 03:18 PM

That should work but if you still want some goo gone, it's available at most department and grocery stores.

khail19 · 2009-07-07, 10:21 PM

You can scratch glass with a sharp razor blade, but it's pretty unlikely to happen if you are just scraping with it.

wrxkidid · 2009-07-07, 10:53 PM

you can use WD-40 too it will do just about the same thing as goo gone. Also goof off is great stuff, just make sure you are using it in a ventilated area cause its nasty stuff.

renorex · 2009-07-08, 12:06 AM

Clay bar may work also.

Jeikun · 2009-07-09, 09:56 PM

Just as a passing update, I did get the stuff off with a straight edge razor and windex. My car is all ready to be tinted tomorrow by Thomas! The hard part is deciding on color/strength of the tint. Any suggestions for my silver 08?

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-07-09, 10:08 PM

20% all around. Hey! Nice sig.

03wrxwagon · 2009-07-09, 10:59 PM

buy goo gone at walmart

Jeikun · 2009-07-09, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

20% all around. Hey! Nice sig.

Hmm. How low should I get my windshield tint?

Thanks, I figured it was time for one.

WRXlerate · 2009-07-10, 09:59 AM

I'd follow the new law they are going to pass on tint. No reason to get it too dark and give them another reason to harass you. My 2 cents. The ticket will probably cost as much as it does to get your windows tinted.

sperry · 2009-07-10, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by WRXlerate

I'd follow the new law they are going to pass on tint. No reason to get it too dark and give them another reason to harass you. My 2 cents. The ticket will probably cost as much as it does to get your windows tinted.

What's the new law? The old was 35% max on side windows, as dark as you want everywhere else. Since I don't like uneven tint, I did 35% "high performance" (the semi-reflective stuff) all around on my WRX and have been pretty happy with it.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-07-10, 10:05 AM

20% looks best and does not drastically diminish your ability to see at night while also providing a decent drop in interior temp without much hassle from the cops. IMO I think they are mainly looking for the 5% guys.

WRXlerate · 2009-07-10, 10:27 AM

Not sure on the new law, one of my friends that works for WCSO was talking about a while back. I think it was in RGJ also.

Jeikun · 2009-07-10, 10:40 AM

How often do you get pulled over just for tinting though? I mean, unless you've got 'limo tint'...

sperry · 2009-07-10, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeikun

How often do you get pulled over just for tinting though? I mean, unless you've got 'limo tint'...

No one really gets pulled over for tint. It's more like something the cop will use to tack onto another ticket because you're driving like an idiot, or as an excuse to pull someone over that he suspects is a bad driver/street racer/etc.

Really, you're probably fine with 20% all around. Or since you've got a "wagon", you can get away with the uneven tint look IMO... do 35% on the front windows and 15% on the back/rear windows. That would be totally legal (assuming the new law isn't drastically different) and it would probably be as cool than 20% all around.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-07-10, 11:14 AM

I don't think there is a new law. I think they are just actually starting to enforce the 35% and I think the RGJ article was one we already talked about in another thread. I think it mainly talked about outfitting cops with tint measuring devices to earn the city some extra money.

sperry · 2009-07-10, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

I don't think there is a new law. I think they are just actually starting to enforce the 35% and I think the RGJ article was one we already talked about in another thread. I think it mainly talked about outfitting cops with tint measuring devices to earn the city some extra money.

Weak.

Then I'd suggest going 35% front windows, and 15% rear windows. Just to keep it legal. Or go 20% all the way around and plan on re-tinting the fronts up to 35% if you get busted.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-07-10, 12:54 PM

Go 20% all around and if you get pulled over for your tint I will pay to re-tint the front*.

*Excludes tickets issued on weekends and holidays or while traveling with less than 5 people. Not valid in the state of Nevada or California.

WRXlerate · 2009-07-10, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

Go 20% all around and if you get pulled over for your tint I will pay to re-tint the front*.

*Excludes tickets issued on weekends and holidays or while traveling with less than 5 people. Not valid in the state of Nevada or California.

Hahaha, good one Juice.
My sister got a ticket for the tint being too dark about 6 months ago, I think she said the ticket was over $100, it was not a fix-it ticket but a "pay the fine and leave the windows dark so we can give you another ticket" setup. Just find out what the legal limit is and stick with that.
I remember reading the thread about the instruments to measure the tint, that is what they're using now because that was how the sister got busted.

Jeikun · 2009-07-10, 01:51 PM

It's getting tinted now. I'm doing 15% semi-reflective all around with a strip on the front. I'll have pictures up within an hour of getting it back.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-07-10, 02:37 PM

15% will look decent but at night time its too dark for me.

WRXlerate - what %tint did your sister have?

2009-07-07, 01:53 PM	#1
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	Not so Technical... But I have some masking tape residue dried on my window from the last SCCA event and I need to remove it before taking my car to get tinted. What do you suggest? I've tried windex and elbow grease, and that didn't work so well. I've read that goo-gone or the like may work, but I have no idea where to get some. Any suggestions or will anyone let me borrow some of their goo-gone stuff? Jake __________________ Cook bacon in your underwear. It adds danger to breakfast and makes you feel like you are welding. - Juice

2009-07-07, 02:00 PM	#2
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Razor blade? I use the spare box knife blades I have on that type of residue. I think I have goo gone too. You're welcome to borrow them, but I live in Stead. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-07-07, 02:06 PM	#3
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Yeah, just hit it w/ some more windex and scratch it off w/ a razor blade. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2009-07-07, 03:00 PM	#4
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	I just dont want to scratch the glass. is there any chance of that with the blade? __________________ Cook bacon in your underwear. It adds danger to breakfast and makes you feel like you are welding. - Juice

2009-07-07, 03:02 PM	#5
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Pretty sure there isn't. But just to be safe, make sure you hold the sharp edge flat against the glass. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-07-07, 03:18 PM	#6
WRXlerate EJ22 Real Name: John B. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Behind a brick wall. Posts: 471 Car: 02 Soccermom Wagon Class: "sleeper" Destroying V8 Egos 4 cylinders at a time	That should work but if you still want some goo gone, it's available at most department and grocery stores. __________________ Stuff sold by the gram is always more exciting than stuff sold by the pound. JC

2009-07-07, 10:21 PM	#7
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	You can scratch glass with a sharp razor blade, but it's pretty unlikely to happen if you are just scraping with it.

2009-07-07, 10:53 PM	#8
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	you can use WD-40 too it will do just about the same thing as goo gone. Also goof off is great stuff, just make sure you are using it in a ventilated area cause its nasty stuff. __________________ Mosey down the road.

2009-07-08, 12:06 AM	#9
renorex EJ18 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sparks Posts: 30 Car: 2007 Subaru WRX LTD	Clay bar may work also.

2009-07-09, 09:56 PM	#10
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	Just as a passing update, I did get the stuff off with a straight edge razor and windex. My car is all ready to be tinted tomorrow by Thomas! The hard part is deciding on color/strength of the tint. Any suggestions for my silver 08? __________________ Cook bacon in your underwear. It adds danger to breakfast and makes you feel like you are welding. - Juice

2009-07-09, 10:08 PM	#11
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	20% all around. Hey! Nice sig. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-07-09, 10:59 PM	#12
03wrxwagon EJ22 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 188	buy goo gone at walmart

2009-07-10, 09:59 AM	#14
WRXlerate EJ22 Real Name: John B. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Behind a brick wall. Posts: 471 Car: 02 Soccermom Wagon Class: "sleeper" Destroying V8 Egos 4 cylinders at a time	I'd follow the new law they are going to pass on tint. No reason to get it too dark and give them another reason to harass you. My 2 cents. The ticket will probably cost as much as it does to get your windows tinted. __________________ Stuff sold by the gram is always more exciting than stuff sold by the pound. JC

2009-07-10, 10:05 AM	#16
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	20% looks best and does not drastically diminish your ability to see at night while also providing a decent drop in interior temp without much hassle from the cops. IMO I think they are mainly looking for the 5% guys. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-07-10, 10:27 AM	#17
WRXlerate EJ22 Real Name: John B. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Behind a brick wall. Posts: 471 Car: 02 Soccermom Wagon Class: "sleeper" Destroying V8 Egos 4 cylinders at a time	Not sure on the new law, one of my friends that works for WCSO was talking about a while back. I think it was in RGJ also. __________________ Stuff sold by the gram is always more exciting than stuff sold by the pound. JC

2009-07-10, 10:40 AM	#18
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	How often do you get pulled over just for tinting though? I mean, unless you've got 'limo tint'... __________________ Cook bacon in your underwear. It adds danger to breakfast and makes you feel like you are welding. - Juice

2009-07-10, 11:14 AM	#20
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I don't think there is a new law. I think they are just actually starting to enforce the 35% and I think the RGJ article was one we already talked about in another thread. I think it mainly talked about outfitting cops with tint measuring devices to earn the city some extra money. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-07-10, 12:54 PM	#22
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Go 20% all around and if you get pulled over for your tint I will pay to re-tint the front. Excludes tickets issued on weekends and holidays or while traveling with less than 5 people. Not valid in the state of Nevada or California. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-07-10, 01:51 PM	#24
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	It's getting tinted now. I'm doing 15% semi-reflective all around with a strip on the front. I'll have pictures up within an hour of getting it back. __________________ Cook bacon in your underwear. It adds danger to breakfast and makes you feel like you are welding. - Juice

2009-07-10, 02:37 PM	#25
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	15% will look decent but at night time its too dark for me. WRXlerate - what %tint did your sister have? __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

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