Window tinting
 

Ok guys this is probably a stupid question but I know y'all can help me out. I wondering if tinting the rear window effects the defrost elements in the window or if the elements in the window can some how mess up the tint. I'm just trying to get all the facts before undertaking this task thanks for any help you can provide.

I've had mine on for six months with no issues. The guys who did mine said it wouldn't affect or be affected by the defrost at all. Then again, I went for the more expensive ceramic tint, so I don't know if that holds true for the cheap $150 jobs.

I've had 20% on my back window for about 5 months and I've never noticed my defrost not working as efficiently as before or bubbles forming on the tint itself.

I would love to have input from people who've had their tint for longer than that though.


Edit: Mine isn't the ceramic tint.

Had my 30% tint for about two and a half years now and I haven't had any issues. Nothing fancy like ceramic and paid about $ 200 if I remember correctly.

Tinting back window has no effects on defrosting. My previous car before FRS had back window tinted for 9 yrs and no issues as well with defrosting.

I did have a issue back in the 90's with my Honda Civic Hatchback because the stupid dealer had inexperienced workers do my tints. :mad0260:They cut into the rear window grid, those lines on the glass. When that happens the window has to be replaced.

Have your tints done by a reputable tint shop.
Been told the silver metallic looking tints can interfere with power window switches. Get ceramic tints and call it a day. ;)

My last car had the dealer installed tint on it for eight years with no problems. The current ride is over two now with the dealer installed tint and no issues either.

I admit, I've always been a little paranoid so I only use the rear defrost when absolutely necessary, and my cars have been garage kept most of the time so I don't need to use it frequently - but that's just me. The defrost works fine and no bubbling of the tint.

My rear window is tinted and I have zero issues with the rear defroster. Its still capable of melting snow and ice.

I have the opposite issue. The defroster causes horizontal air gaps under my tinting which distorts the image out the back.

Can I install window tint on a window with defroster lines?


Yes, you can install window tint on windows with defroster lines. Infact, it may make the defroster work a little better by allowing the small amount of heat generated by the defrosters distribute throughout the window more evenly.

You may also not a little distortion where the defroster lines are. That's because the film has to bend over the lines, causing minor visual distortion that does not affect overall visibility through the window.

The only thing to be careful about when tinting windows that have defroster lines is when cleaning the window prior to installing the film. You can't use a sharp blade to scrape the windows clean. You could accidently cut through one of the defroster lines, causing that line to no longer work.

Instead, you need to use a scrubbing pad (like the kind you scrub dirty dishes with) to scrub the window. Just be sure to thoroughly wash away any debri that may be left behind from the scrubbing pad before applying the window film.

Another caution with tinting window with defroster lines comes when/if the film needs to be removed from the window. Again, you can't use a sharp blade to scrape the film away with. Instead you'll want to use a mild chemical agent to disolve the adhesive or use steam to aid in the removal of the film.


http://www.northerntint.com/faq/show...ster+lines+:12

Has anyone gotten limo tint in the back? I've heard it reduces visibility from the inside by a lot, but I haven't seen it for myself.

Not on this car but had it before. Pulled it after about 2 months and went 20%. You can't see shit through it!

I've had limo on my previous car, it's like nothing in the day. But at night it's pretty pitch black unless there's a lot of outside lighting.

Installation wasn't done correctly or the type of tint film they used was crappy. Ceramic tint film is the bomb.

I have limo tint and you really can't see out the back at night. The low position of the reverse lights don't help either. Backup cam is on my list of things to install.