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Old 23 July 2012, 10:35 PM
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Default Removing window tints

Can the rear window tints be removed on a Type R? I really dont like the split window look on mine, having clear front windows and tinted rear and would prefer the fresher P1 clean look.

Are the factory tints bonded onto the glass or easy to remove?

I'd really prefer them off rather than having to blend the fronts with a lighter legal tint?

Any thoughts?
Old 23 July 2012, 10:37 PM
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never seen one without so guessing they probably are bonded on, could be wrong mind lol
Old 23 July 2012, 10:38 PM
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take it to the place you will be getting to tint for you . They will have all they need to remove it (if they can be removed)
Old 23 July 2012, 10:43 PM
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I dont have anywhere to take it, as I'm not planning on adding tints. I want them off, not on.

Been reading up and I thing the factory stuff is proper tinted glass, not stuck on, so i'd have to get p1 glass and lose the rear wiper (unless p1's have a rear wiper?)
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sorry mate , misread. Thought you were getting a lighter tint. If it turns out it can be removed , heat it , pull it off , and there is tint removal spray to remove the glue easily.
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I thought the rear glass was actually stained from the factory?
Old 24 July 2012, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by billy21
I thought the rear glass was actually stained from the factory?
^^^ Correct.

I changed my Type R rear quarter glass for P1 glass. Be aware though that the P1 glass maybe a different colour to your glass (green or bronze tint). Mine was so I had both the quarter glass and door windows very lightly tinted so it looked the same.
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