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 Tint shop that could reliably remove rear tint, Without damaging the defroster

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TSIzeStorm
post Dec 23 2023, 08:28 AM, updated 2y ago

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As per title, does anyone know any shop that could remove the rear tint properly? I've asked a few shop around me and the best I got is 50/50.

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Not as bad as this but there are few air bubbles.
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post Dec 23 2023, 08:33 AM

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If you can get a steamer (machine which produces steam) u can diy peel off the plastic film yrself
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post Dec 23 2023, 09:48 AM

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I am having the same problem for front and back. Windows all ok.
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post Dec 23 2023, 10:45 AM

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got buy windscreen insurance anot? Just claim whole new one je la .


Last time pomen tell me to do so

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mushigen
post Dec 23 2023, 10:52 AM

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Actually any reputable shop that deals with branded films can do it. They just don't want to promise you anything.
galkelly
post Dec 23 2023, 12:19 PM

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Rear tint removal is 50/50 punya la bro.
If it already too old, it might jus stick onto the heating element. Even I went to 3M authorized shop also the sifu will say terus might damage the heating element. All he say is try his best. I did mine in seksyen 16 shah alam.
Successfully remove rear tint without damaging the heating element. If you want his contact PM me.
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post Dec 23 2023, 12:25 PM

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QUOTE(IzeStorm @ Dec 23 2023, 08:28 AM)
As per title, does anyone know any shop that could remove the rear tint properly? I've asked a few shop around me and the best I got is 50/50.

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Not as bad as this but there are few air bubbles.
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You may get more replies if u actually stated the town/city in which you're looking for tint removal services.

Anyways after you get your bubblewrap-style tinting scraped off and the defogger has damage, you can get a DIY window defogger repair kit from shopee. It's less than RM6 plus shipping if i recall. Earlier this year I used one of those kits to help a friend after she had her bubblewrap tinting removed biggrin.gif It's not hard to do...just follow the instructions.

I found a video on it. Different brand, but the method of repair is the same.


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post Dec 23 2023, 12:30 PM

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just do it yourself
buy a razorblade and cut a corner and slowly try to peel it off

I did it before when I had to sell my car and send for inspection
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post Dec 23 2023, 01:16 PM

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QUOTE(mushigen @ Dec 23 2023, 10:52 AM)
Actually any reputable shop that deals with branded films can do it. They just don't want to promise you anything.
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Literally this.

ppl like this will keep on hopping until he met a sohai who dare to guarantee 100% only to take the 50/50 chance unknowingly. lol
TSIzeStorm
post Dec 24 2023, 08:48 AM

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Thanks fellas, now I can visit the shop in peace

QUOTE(fabu8238 @ Dec 23 2023, 08:33 AM)
If you can get a steamer (machine which produces steam) u can diy peel off the plastic film yrself
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QUOTE(Ludwig. @ Dec 23 2023, 12:30 PM)
just do it yourself
buy a razorblade and cut a corner and slowly try to peel it off

I did it before when I had to sell my car and send for inspection
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Seen these steps in video before, but don't feel like doing it myself for now
janszmatt
post Dec 24 2023, 09:57 AM

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I learn that shouldn’t turn on the heating element at all
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post Dec 24 2023, 09:57 AM

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QUOTE(Ludwig. @ Dec 23 2023, 12:30 PM)
just do it yourself
buy a razorblade and cut a corner and slowly try to peel it off

I did it before when I had to sell my car and send for inspection
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He trying not to damage to heating element
MR_alien
post Dec 24 2023, 10:15 AM

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QUOTE(fabu8238 @ Dec 23 2023, 08:33 AM)
If you can get a steamer (machine which produces steam) u can diy peel off the plastic film yrself
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this is not the normal window....normal window, use steamer can pull it off
this one, 1 wrong move...the heating element also comes of with it....and you're screwed
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post Dec 24 2023, 02:33 PM

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QUOTE(janszmatt @ Dec 24 2023, 09:57 AM)
He trying not to damage to heating element
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will confirm damage the heating element
careful removal or not careful, once you decide to put tint on rear window you basically agree to damage the heating element in the future dy
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post Mar 13 2025, 03:40 PM

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QUOTE(galkelly @ Dec 23 2023, 12:19 PM)
Rear tint removal is 50/50 punya la bro.
If it already too old, it might jus stick onto the heating element. Even I went to 3M authorized shop also the sifu will say terus might damage the heating element. All he say is try his best. I did mine in seksyen 16 shah alam.
Successfully remove rear tint without damaging the heating element. If you want his contact PM me.
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Hi bro, mind to share contact and cost?
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post Mar 13 2025, 03:54 PM

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One of my cars has more bubbles than that on rear window. I asked and received the same answer.. It might damage the rear demister too.. They can't guarantee it.. 50/50

So I decided to leave it instead..
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post Mar 14 2025, 07:08 PM

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QUOTE(-PuPu^ZaPruD3r- @ Mar 13 2025, 03:54 PM)
One of my cars has more bubbles than that on rear window. I asked and received the same answer.. It might damage the rear demister too.. They can't guarantee it.. 50/50

So I decided to leave it instead..
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No wonder ive seen a lot of vehicles owner just leave the bubbles tint as it is.. Now i knew the reason why, it's due to it will damage the heating elements line at the back of windscreen 😊🔥
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post Mar 14 2025, 08:24 PM

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QUOTE(GamersFamilia @ Mar 14 2025, 07:08 PM)
No wonder ive seen a lot of vehicles owner just leave the bubbles tint as it is.. Now i knew the reason why, it's due to it will damage the heating elements line at the back of windscreen 😊🔥
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Not so true. The film can be removed without damaging the heating elements.

Just that you will be informed beforehand that there's no guarantee it won't be.

When there's bubbles, it shows that the film is peeling off on its own. One installer I went to, uses a heat gun. No damages to heating elements at all.

Another thing, the installer said that the old tinted film is among the better quality ones and easier to peel off in one piece without tearing. That helps too.


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post Mar 14 2025, 09:09 PM

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QUOTE(ScooterBoi @ Mar 14 2025, 08:24 PM)
Not so true. The film can be removed without damaging the heating elements.

Just that you will be informed beforehand that there's no guarantee it won't be.

When there's bubbles, it shows that the film is peeling off on its own. One installer I went to, uses a heat gun. No damages to heating elements at all.

Another thing, the installer said that the old tinted film is among the better quality ones and easier to peel off in one piece without tearing. That helps too.
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Okey thank you for the clarification, appreciate it 😐🔥
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post Jul 24 2025, 05:52 PM

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Any recommendations from anyone who managed to remove the rear tint successfully ?

Wanna remove and reinstall a new tint

 

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