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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Is it possible to remove the window tint from my pass rear doors, the quarter windows, and the rear hatch???
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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u got a razor blade? =) u can carefully remove it with that... start from one corner of the tint and u should be able to peel off. u can clean your window with windex and a razor blade to get the left over glue off =)

unless its a spray tint >_<... then ur screwed...
Old Jan 7, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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the stock tint can not be removed as it is not tint film, but rather it's "in" the glass.
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by IH8ONYU
the stock tint can not be removed as it is not tint film, but rather it's "in" the glass.
That makes me want to cry. I think clear windows are awesome. All my mini trucks had clear windows. Thanks for the input, guess I just need to get the front doors tinted to match.
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 01:42 AM
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You can buy a clear glass kit...
IMO the car looks weird without the privacy glass.

Here's the link to buy.
http://www.newscionparts.com/product/?id=2415
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
You can buy a clear glass kit...
IMO the car looks weird without the privacy glass.

Here's the link to buy.
http://www.newscionparts.com/product/?id=2415

i got pulled over afew months ago and the cop told me the factory glass was illegal, and i told him to pound sand and if he was going to give me the $800 to get the clear i would gladly change it for him, needless to say it shut him up
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by low_down_xb
Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
You can buy a clear glass kit...
IMO the car looks weird without the privacy glass.

Here's the link to buy.
http://www.newscionparts.com/product/?id=2415

i got pulled over afew months ago and the cop told me the factory glass was illegal, and i told him to pound sand and if he was going to give me the $800 to get the clear i would gladly change it for him, needless to say it shut him up
plus S&H
Old Jan 10, 2008 | 06:56 AM
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Here is the great catch for states like MD. The xB is classified as an MPV. (check your door) Therefore, MPV tint laws apply. Which in MD state the back can be as dark as you want the front have to be >35%.

But yes, clear JDM glass is the only way so take that $800 Plus S/H and increase it to include Labor to install.
Old Jan 10, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by TuningIsLife
Here is the great catch for states like MD. The xB is classified as an MPV. (check your door) Therefore, MPV tint laws apply. Which in MD state the back can be as dark as you want the front have to be >35%.
its the same here in Pa, he was giving me a hard time on everything even thought nothing was what he said it was, but dont worry i got him back, turned him into state police and he brings his personal vehicle to where i work and he has no clue!
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 02:57 AM
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washington state law here, >35% if you don't have both left and right side rear view mirrors, >26% if you do which is jsut about any car on the road, except some hondas that only came with the left side mirror. front windsheild can have upto a 6 inch sun visor tint of >35%.
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