Rear window tinting over defroster
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Le Mans Master
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
Rear window tinting over defroster
Have you guys put tint over the heater defrost circuits on the rear window with good success?
Also Can I see any pics of what the tint percentages look like. I think in Minnesota, the law is 50%.
Thanks
Brent....
Also Can I see any pics of what the tint percentages look like. I think in Minnesota, the law is 50%.
Thanks
Brent....
Le Mans Master
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Re: Rear window tinting over defroster (MN-Brent)
Mine is applied over the defroster and I haven't had too many problems. It burned through in one spot but that was where I had used a defroster repair kit that has conductive ink that you paint on. I painted it on a little too thick, so the heat builds a little more at that point. You can't even see it from the outside and it's only a hole about .125 in diameter. Otherwise I've had no problems. Window film can take a lot of heat so it will be fine.
I can't help you with what it will look like. I'm running 5% on all the windows so basically, nobody can see in. To me, 20% seems almost clear.
I can't help you with what it will look like. I'm running 5% on all the windows so basically, nobody can see in. To me, 20% seems almost clear.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Rear window tinting over defroster (MN-Brent)
I didn't do a "before and after" on mine, so I won't have a good side by side comparision, but, I'll try to get a picture of mine for you.
I used 35%. That's what was on the shelf at the local auto parts store and that's what I assumed was the legal limit. I don't think it's terribly dark (guess I should have checked what the legal limit was), but it has helped in reducing the annoying glare from headlights (which is the big reason I wanted it).
It's only been on a month or so, but I've run the defroster a few times and had no problems. I don't recall if it's recommended in the directions, but would suggest waiting a while (maybe a week) before using the defroster to give the film a chance to dry & set.
I used 35%. That's what was on the shelf at the local auto parts store and that's what I assumed was the legal limit. I don't think it's terribly dark (guess I should have checked what the legal limit was), but it has helped in reducing the annoying glare from headlights (which is the big reason I wanted it).
It's only been on a month or so, but I've run the defroster a few times and had no problems. I don't recall if it's recommended in the directions, but would suggest waiting a while (maybe a week) before using the defroster to give the film a chance to dry & set.
Safety Car
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From: Spring, Texas
Re: Rear window tinting over defroster (MN-Brent)
In Texas, 35% is the max on the driver and passenger windows. All others can be as dark as you want. I had a coupe with a good quality tint over my defroster (professionally installed) and never incurred any issues.
Drifting
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Re: Rear window tinting over defroster (SharkAttack)
Brent, I used the plastic shielding offered by Mid America. Most CF members don't like it. I must admit it's not the clearest either, but it does work and easy to install. Here is a pic. I believe it's 35%. L8TER, Paul.
