Who knows how to remove Defrost strips from rear window

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05-28-2009, 04:57 PM

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Mine was a loaded Z28 without defrost...

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05-29-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Scira

Its really hard to remove those. They are cured onto the glass from the factory. I used to work in a tint shop, and had to remove one one time. Trust me, 9 hours later its not worth it.

**** i really want this done... i'll sit in my car and remove those for 9hrs i don't mind

what did you use and how did you do it? i need help mannn

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05-29-2009, 12:03 PM

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Probably be easier and less hassle just to get a new window without the strips installed............

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05-29-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by x2jesse1x

how the **** was rear defrost an option? never seen a car without it

i had a 94 camaro(first car) all options EXCEPT rear defog, wish it wasnt smashed after the accident id swap it into my trans am

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05-29-2009, 05:18 PM

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Probably be easier and less hassle just to get a new window without the strips installed............

i wonder how much that would cost...

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05-29-2009, 05:33 PM

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how the **** was rear defrost an option? never seen a car without it

My car doesn't have the rear defrost option. It was origionally a Arizona car, no defrost and cloth seats.

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05-30-2009, 01:06 AM

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Trying to take the defroster lines off the glass seems like a huge waste of time and effort.

Just buy some Percey's Lexan Speed Glass, I'm fairly positive it can be tinted and it'll save you weight.

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