Tinted windows problem

[Bart]

In our Kingham MH I have noticed 2 small crease like bubbles that both lead out to the edging of the tint, I was going to try and heat the tint slightly with a hair dryer and use some thing like a credit card to try to smooth out the creases.
Or is there a better method that might actually work

 

[tacr2man]

There was a common problem with bubbling on window tint in Australia after a few years , don't know of anyway other than removal and new tint The cheaper the tint usually the less time it lasted . What window is it on , as there are requirements to drivers cab windows level of tint ? This usually means that tinting is not possible , if tinted glass is standard fit .

 

[Bart]

There was a common problem with bubbling on window tint in Australia after a few years , don't know of anyway other than removal and new tint The cheaper the tint usually the less time it lasted . What window is it on , as there are requirements to drivers cab windows level of tint ? This usually means that tinting is not possible , if tinted glass is standard fit .

It's on one of the side windows in a boxer pvc, so tint level not a problem

 

[wiljoy]

I've tinted many windows with my job over the years. This looks like a breakdown of the glue. It normally happens if a glass is curved but yours appear to be flat.
The only cure is full removal and fit new.

 

[Bart]

I've tinted many windows with my job over the years. This looks like a breakdown of the glue. It normally happens if a glass is curved but yours appear to be flat.
The only cure is full removal and fit new.

OK thanks, glad to get an experienced opinion

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[pappajohn]

It's on one of the side windows in a boxer pvc, so tint level not a problem

Side windows being hab area?
Cab door glass MUST allow 70% available light transmission.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Could you not soften it with a moist warm cloth with soapy water on it. Then try to expel the bubble. As a last resort you could slit the bubble and using a warm moist cloth, flatten it out.

 

[Bart]

Side windows being hab area?
Cab door glass MUST allow 70% available light transmission.

Yip hab area

 

[Bart]

Could you not soften it with a moist warm cloth with soapy water on it. Then try to expel the bubble. As a last resort you could slit the bubble and using a warm moist cloth, flatten it out.

It's at the edge of the tinted glass, so no problem getting air released, problem is getting the tint that is lifted to stick to the glass again.
As it's not to bad, and what wiljoy said I think I'll leave well enough alone for the time being, if it gets worse then I will see.

 

[wiljoy]

I don't know where you are based but I'm sure there will be a professional tint company in your area. In the north east there us a long standing company in Washington Tyne & Wear.
Good luck.

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[Jaws]

It's at the edge of the tinted glass, so no problem getting air released, problem is getting the tint that is lifted to stick to the glass again.
As it's not to bad, and what wiljoy said I think I'll leave well enough alone for the time being, if it gets worse then I will see.

As wiljoy mentioned, looking at the pictures it is not a simple matter of the film lifting, it is the glue breaking down.
No matter what you do, the chances of it actually stick again are not good.
The only real cure is almost certainly, as mentioned, removal and renewal