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Subject:Re: window tinting and rear defroster
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Tue, 9 Aug 2005 17:02:05 -0500

Hi,
   We successfully removed the tinting from the rear window of one of
our Cherokees.  If I recall, we just peeled very carefully with the help
of a single edge razor blade when needed.  Afterward there was adhesive
to be removed by careful rubbing parallel to the wires using some common
solvent.  I think it was either isopropyl alcohol or naphtha (charcoal
lighter). YMMV  Good luck.

Larry A.

Jenny Fontaine wrote:
> Hi All,
> has anyone had experience in trying to replace the window tinting on their
> vanagon?  I have a  '87 Westy with horrible tinting.  I contacted a tinting
> repair place and they refuse to remove the tinting from the back windows as
> it may damage the rear defroster.  Has anyone successfully removed the tint
> from the rear?  If the rear defroster gets ruined in ther process (heaven
> forbid) where can I purchase a replacement rear defroster?
> Thanks in advance,
> Jen
> and newly repaired Karma '87 Westy
> (thanks Boston Bob)
>
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