Thanks to everyone who has replied so far. If you'd like to see what
tinting professionals had to say about contamination, and the quality
of the last tint job check out:

http://www.tintdude.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=31338

I'm still looking for more methods to get the glass out...

Thanks,
Chris

On 8/25/07, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I've had some feedback on this (Thanks Uncle Joel) but with the list
> down recently I wanted to try again to see if anyone had any different
> suggestions.
>
> I've pulled my side middle and rear windows in anticipation of tinting
> them. Last time the results were horrible so this time I want to get
> the glass right out so there is no contamination in the tint. How is
> this done?
>
> I'm trying to avoid what happened with my last tint job:
> http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r18/DoctorChris/upperrear.jpg
> http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r18/DoctorChris/upperpassenger.jpg
> http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r18/DoctorChris/rearpassenger.jpg
> http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r18/DoctorChris/passengerwindow.jpg
> http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r18/DoctorChris/passengervent.jpg
> http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r18/DoctorChris/passengerrear.jpg
>
> Please note I'm NOT talking about removing the windows from the VAN,
> I've already done that. I am talking about getting the glass out of
> the aluminum FRAME.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
>