I just bought a 04 TL two weeks ago. Took it to get state inspection and failed because the rear window tint is to dark so i have to remove it. To remove it is it going to damage and of the rear defrosters? Is this something i could easily do myself or should i have someone do it? Thanks

 

Never actually had to do it but i know people that have and said how much of a bitch it is to do.
tough to get it off without messing up the defroster..id pay a tint place to do it, just my opinion

 

^^^ I've heard the same thing. Welcome to AZ btw

 

I recently removed all of the tint from my 06 other than the back window. It wasn't too bad, but it wasn't fun either. I have considering removing the back myself, but may get a price to have a place do it for me. I think you'd be alright if you use a lot of liquid and use only a plastic scraper when removing the adhesive. A razor blade will destroy the defrost wires.

 

dont touch anything to the rear tint!!!
search internet for removing tint and it says a wet towel on the rear deck and a hair dryer or heat gun or car in the sun-- to make steam from the towels- that will break the bond of adhesive and you can gently peel off the tint
Good chance of wire damage so it can be worth it to pay a tint shop

 

I thought the rear windows could be as dark as you wanted, law only forbids tints to 60% in front, at least in CA.

 

Here in maryland i think its got to be 35% or higher except the front windshield which cant be tinted at all.

Thanks for the help guys. I found out my friends uncle does inspections so maybe i can go to him and he will just let that part slide so then i wont have to get it removed and then put back on.

 

ive seen people do it with steam and it looks pretty easy.

http://www.tintdude.com/remove-2.html

 

+1

using a steamer is lot easier just make sure its nice steamed before pulling the tint

 

Ive had to remove the rear tint before but i would never do it myself bc of the defroster. Thankfully they saved it Go to a shop it will be much easier

 

Ca law is NOTHING on the front windshield (except allowed 4" strip) or front door windows!

Rear passenger and rear glass as dark as you want
Dont know where someone heard 60 on fronts!