Old, bubbly, purple tint? Here's why DIY tint removal usually wrecks your defrost lines and what pro removal actually costs.
If your tint is bubbling, peeling, or turning purple, it has to come off before new film goes on. Here's the truth about removal.
The film is two layers — the top peels off easily, leaving a stubborn adhesive layer behind. People scrape with razors and rip out defroster grid lines on the rear glass. A new defroster grid is $$$$.
Steam + slow peel. We use a steamer to soften the adhesive, lift the entire film in big sheets, then chemical-strip remaining residue. Defroster lines stay intact.
When you book a re-tint with us, removal pricing drops 40–50% as a package.
Book a removal & re-tint combo in one mobile visit.
Coastal Tint is North County San Diego's mobile window tint specialist. We come to your driveway with premium film and a lifetime warranty.