Rear window questions

[Postman_bat]

Hi guys
Right my rear door windows have been blackened out with spray paint
So can I remove the paint with graffiti wipes n paint stripper then have them tinted professinally

Only I've been told buy the tinting guy that the rear elements r coated over the element on the glass
So will paint stripper remove the coating
He's said just scrap the element off you'll never use it

Not really the way I wanna go but he won't remove the paint
Other option is to get new glass which is the expensive route to go down
I don't want to ruin the elements n find it throws faults up on the dash plus it's fitted so rather keep it factory looking

Any alive on this
Only the spray really bugs me as car lights shine thro in places
Ta

[OldThumper]

Hi guys
Right my rear door windows have been blackened out with spray paint
So can I remove the paint with graffiti wipes n paint stripper then have them tinted professinally

Only I've been told buy the tinting guy that the rear elements r coated over the element on the glass
So will paint stripper remove the coating
He's said just scrap the element off you'll never use it

Not really the way I wanna go but he won't remove the paint
Other option is to get new glass which is the expensive route to go down
I don't want to ruin the elements n find it throws faults up on the dash plus it's fitted so rather keep it factory looking

Any alive on this
Only the spray really bugs me as car lights shine thro in places
Ta

you could always fit the metal security panels behind the glass ,that would stop car lights shining in and make your van more secure

[Banditbarron]

you need one of these then a call to your insurance for a window claim

[amberandtamba]

try brushing brake fluid on and leaving it to soak for a bit, that will lift spray paint off glass.dont use paint stripper its too harsh.
careful of your body work with brake fluid tho, it will mark it. have a sponge and water ready in case you splash it.
cheers

[T.ttfresh]

you need one of these then a call to your insurance for a window claim

Loooool


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[Postman_bat]

Ha ha fookin funny
But I gotta do my windscreen 1st lol
I got grills but I'm going limo tint so I can see just about out on rears

It's an OCD thing lol

[tommyzooom]

I've had my van since 08, and have never had to turn on the rear demister!

[Flameboi201]

Use thinners . Won't strip factory paint and will bring aerosol paint strait off . Use a small amount on a clean cloth keep changeling your cloth and will cum up like new .

[D4RK1]

Get the lot off. I'm getting my rears tinted and I'm deliberately taking the elements off. Looks cleaner. You won't get a fault code.

Mark

[tyson675]

Gotta agree with D4RK1,I've Had mine limo tinted and wish the elements weren't there,spoils it in IMO.
It's an OCD thing

[Flameboi201]

I'm not so shore even if u scrape the lines of that they will totally go . Mite be wrong but arnt they etched into the glass ?

[Postman_bat]

Cool pips cheers ill strip the paint when vans back from body shop then make a final fission on da elements
Thanks muchly

[Doc]

I took my heater lines off any put black vinyl on the windows.
Heater lines are easy to remove but ther will be traces of them unless you spend ages going over them to lift the orange adhesive from the glass. I used a fibre glass pencil but next time ill go for some form of power tool with mini sanding disc.

[Banditbarron]

Do your windscreen at the same time then mate

Check your insurance I'm pretty sure most policies it's one excess payment for a lass claim so maybe cost you £50-100 excess for windscreen and back doors

Dave