Rear Defrost Help

[kool-aide]

After removing the old purple 3-ply window tint from my rear window I noticed a small thin layer of the rear defrost element stuff came off. It takes at least two long cycles to get a defrost now.

No visible breaks in the element lines, that I can tell.

Does any one know if a window and glass shop can repair this or am i in for a new rear window?


I want to repair it before having the window tinted again.


thanks

kool-aide

[Orcus79]

As far as I know you are in for a new window man, the elment stuff is the element and removeing it reducesd the amount of heat generated.

[Johns00Z28]

Yeah the same thing happened to my window when the tint was removed and it looks like I'll be buying a new rear window....I think my wife priced one for $190 installed so I guess that's not too bad.

[kool-aide]

darn, i was afraid of that. I just couldn't see how any one could have the steady hand to get those lines straight and perfect.

[bigrondownhiller]

They do make a repair kit. Check the auto store usually near the adhesives. I have never heard of anyone trying it so I have no idea if it works.

[kool-aide]

thanks, will do