Sep 6 2023, 12:13 PM
QUOTE(dev/numb @ Aug 10 2023, 04:58 PM)
To clarify;
Specifically for rear tailgate/boot window, actually most installers will recommend you double tint that part. Even the skilled installers will still say there’s a 10% chance of damaging demister strips for new cars. For older cars or some brands that have a reputation for using softer compounds for their demister strips (usually conti brands), the installer won’t even dare to try.
Do installers use tools like heat gun/steam machine when removing old tints? Specifically for rear tailgate/boot window, actually most installers will recommend you double tint that part. Even the skilled installers will still say there’s a 10% chance of damaging demister strips for new cars. For older cars or some brands that have a reputation for using softer compounds for their demister strips (usually conti brands), the installer won’t even dare to try.
I mostly see installer peel the film cold by force (perhaps because i'm not at premium tint shop). I approached a tint shop before and they straight up said that removing the bubbly 14 year old Vkool tint without damaging the demister was impossible. I gave it 2 thoughts and decided to DIY it with my garment steamer. To my surprise, I managed to remove all of it safely in large pieces without damaging any part of the demister, only few downsides. It was hot, smelly glue residue and most likely a 2 person job.
Second time was to do it on a car with unknown age unknown brand cheap crap tint. The film peeled off in many small bits and the glue smelled like toxic chemical. Still managed to save the demister without any damage
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