Hi,
I have a 1991 Accord. New to me. The tint in the windows is all bad. Bubbling etc.

My concern is removing it off the back glass due to the defrost wires.

What is the best way to remove the stuff without damaging the window?

If needed I have both a hair dryer and also a heat gun, if heat is the trick to getting it off.

After I clear it off, any recommendations on good DIY window film?

I'm in Arizona it's supposed to be 120% today so window film is a good idea.

I say window film instead of tint as dark tint works but cuts down on night vision. So is there a clear film for DIY UV/Heat protection?

I tinted a car about 25 years ago, so I know if you take your time it's not hard to do.

I thank you all for your suggestions.

 

I use ceramic clear tint on my windshields. Passes all inmspection and as good as any dark tint (the darkness doesn't matter when it comes to heat reflection any more with the right tint.

I used Suntek ceramic on 4 cars now with no issues with the longest being on for 10 years without a single bubble or issue, but there is also 3m, Huber Optik and Prestige you can look at for brands that make clear.

I had someone do it for me, I just don't spend much time with tint so it was better for a pro to do it right, especially my winsdhield where I will see the bubbles if I mess up.

 

Yep,
I know about those clear "tints". The only "problem" I have with them is they are not sold to DIY.

I have tried to buy the 3M.

Doing your own tint is not hard. Keep it wet as you work it. As long as it stays wet you can even pull it off and try again. The hardest part is the position you need to get into for the back window. An exact knife new and sharp makes trimming easy. I trim as it's in place.

But the stuff that is on the Honda I just bought is shot so I need to remove it.

It's also very dark and I drive some rural roads with no street lights. So I'm not a fan of dark tint. But it can look really nice.

 

Go to Walmart and buy a steamer, the steamer will easily loosen and remove the tint.

 

You can try amazon to get some of the ceramic:

I'm not recomending this brand, merely offering ideas on how to get your hands on it.