Window Tinting - Possible Issue

[BushtrimmmerJr]

I’ve just had a quote from a tinting company that seems more than reasonable for all five rear windows (main one done in one piece). Whilst speaking with him he mentioned that if we needed to remove the tint at any point it can result in the delisted being pulled off at the same time (I assumed this was embedded in the glass but it doesn’t sound like that’s the case). Has anyone had any issues with this at all?

P.S. I don’t imagine we’d ever remove it but I’m just thinking about if we ever had an issue etc.

 

[jmaddr]

Yes, the rear defrost wires are on the inside of the rear panel. If you remove the tint (bubbling, installation error, new legal regulation, etc), it’s near impossible not to remove without also tearing out those defrost wires.

 

[BushtrimmmerJr]

Thanks @jmaddr for the response. In that case does anyone have any recommendations in the Wakefield/Pontefract/Leeds area.
Also, any prices anyone has paid for the tinting would be appreciated as a comparison.

 

[tiraffxx]

Yes, the rear defrost wires are on the inside of the rear panel. If you remove the tint (bubbling, installation error, new legal regulation, etc), it’s near impossible not to remove without also tearing out those defrost wires.

^^This
That happened 1 month after removing my rear window tint. Fortunately it was covered under warranty because I said I never had tint on it.

 

[BushtrimmmerJr]

Thanks both - I can’t imagine I’d need to remove it as long as I get a good/reputable company to install.

 

[tiraffxx]

Yeah i had mine removed because the half tint on the rear window looks awful.

 

[BushtrimmmerJr]

Thanks @tiraffxx@gmail. I’m pretty sure I’d go for the full piece so hopefully it should be fine.

 

[MHATB FLA]

I had a 2019 model 3 and the tint from 3M started to fade/haze/blurry. 3M covered the removal and reinstall under warranty. But when the same shop that installed it, removed the tint, the defrost wires were damaged. Be careful!