SPONSORED LINKS

Rear window tint removal

Tiny
STARLORD1976
  • MEMBER
  • 2006 DODGE CHARGER
  • 120,000 MILES
Can I use a plastic scraper to remove tint from rear window without damaging the defroster lines? Tint is so old, I can’t tear it off in one piece. I'm using steam.
Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 AT 7:01 AM

3 Replies

Tiny
STEVE W.
  • MECHANIC
  • 13,018 POSTS
Those lines are really easy to damage. With steam you can just keep using the steam to soften the glue and the tint should peel off, then use the steam to remove the glue with a towel. The catch with using a scraper is that you can cause a tiny scratch which is enough to stop the grid from working. However there are kits that let you repair that type of damage.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 AT 8:37 AM
Tiny
STARLORD1976
  • MEMBER
  • 173 POSTS
Is the defroster lines made inside the glass?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 9:47 AM
Tiny
STEVE W.
  • MECHANIC
  • 13,018 POSTS
No, there are actually just thing lines of resistance paint that is applied to the glass. When battery power is applied to the ends of the grid they warm the area around them. That is why they are easy to damage, the lines are very thin and even a small scratch will make them stop working.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 AT 11:13 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Rear Window Replace/Remove Content

Sponsored links