Removing tint

jlombar5 · 01-23-2015, 09:39 AM

So this may be one of the more not so smart questions ever asked, but I am removing my tints on my car because I am over the whole black everywhere on a car. Is it possible to take of the factory tint as well? Or is that actually ingrained in the glass itself?

thanks,
Joe

dbworld4k · 01-23-2015, 09:56 AM

There are lots of YouTube videos explaining this. There is also no factory tint except on the SUVs.

Be careful removing the rear windshield tint so as to not peel the defroster strips with it.

jlombar5 · 01-23-2015, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dbworld4k

There's are lots of YouTube videos explaining this. There is also no factory tint except on the SUVs.

Be careful removing the rear windshield tint so as to not peel the defroster strips with it.

hey man I appreciate the comment. Its just being turned into a track car so who needs defrosters haha

J-Spec Dan · 01-23-2015, 10:09 AM

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hey man I appreciate the comment. Its just being turned into a track car so who needs defrosters haha

when you're doing winter rally events

jlombar5 · 01-23-2015, 11:32 AM

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when you're doing winter rally events

hahahahaha

thats what the subbie is for. I actually wanted to drive up to Minne to do some ice driving with the subaru before the end of the year. I hear its the most fun thing to do in a car... well, second best

Wingnut335 · 01-23-2015, 02:42 PM

I would just pay a tint place to remove the film. They really don't charge all that much and it would be crazy to destroy the rear defrosters in trying to save a few dollars.

Game · 01-23-2015, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingnut335

I would just pay a tint place to remove the film. They really don't charge all that much and it would be crazy to destroy the rear defrosters in trying to save a few dollars.

They actually do charge alot to remove the tint because it's quite time consuming removing all of the remaining glue.

koches · 01-23-2015, 04:50 PM

I used a clothing steamer to remove the tint on my car. I kept the 35% on the rear windshield or whatever it's called in fear of messing up the defrosters and I am seriously happy about the results. Really take your time.

Nguyenhu0106 · 01-23-2015, 05:13 PM

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I used a clothing steamer to remove the tint on my car. I kept the 35% on the rear windshield or whatever it's called in fear of messing up the defrosters and I am seriously happy about the results. Really take your time.

i second the steamer... i was watching the guy that took mine off with the steamer... it was clean and easy.. no residue and nothing got pulled with the tint

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dbworld4k Banned 583 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: '12 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: YYZ iTrader: (5) Garage List 2002 BMW M5 [10.00] 2009 BMW 335i [10.00]	There are lots of YouTube videos explaining this. There is also no factory tint except on the SUVs. Be careful removing the rear windshield tint so as to not peel the defroster strips with it. Last edited by dbworld4k; 01-23-2015 at 11:26 AM..
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Wingnut335 Lieutenant 71 Rep 477 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335XI Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I would just pay a tint place to remove the film. They really don't charge all that much and it would be crazy to destroy the rear defrosters in trying to save a few dollars.
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koches Captain 44 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 2009 328i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i xDrive [0.00]	I used a clothing steamer to remove the tint on my car. I kept the 35% on the rear windshield or whatever it's called in fear of messing up the defrosters and I am seriously happy about the results. Really take your time.
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