Can Glass with Heating Wires Be Re-filmed?
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Glass with heating wires can be re-filmed, but the heating wires are easily damaged, so it is necessary to have a professional perform the filming operation. The following is a specific introduction to the pros and cons of car filming: 1. Good privacy: Generally, car film is one-way, which can protect the owner's privacy, but the owner needs to identify when choosing car film. 2. Anti-explosion effect: In the event of an accident, the glass with car film can stick the glass together after breaking, avoiding the splashing phenomenon after the glass breaks, which is a protection for passengers. 3. Thermal insulation: High-quality car glass film can have a thermal insulation effect when used, effectively controlling the rise of temperature inside the car in summer, and suppressing the dispersion of hot air inside the car in winter, maintaining the temperature inside the car and creating a comfortable driving environment for the owner. 4. Reduced light transmittance: The light transmittance of car glass film does not exceed 90%, especially when filming the front windshield of the car, the reduced light transmittance is not conducive to driving safety.
As someone who frequently tinkers with cars, I can confidently say that glass with heating wires can be re-filmed, but the key is to proceed with caution. Removing the old film is the tricky part—if you scrape or pull haphazardly, it's easy to break or scratch the heating wires, rendering the defogging function useless. It's best to go to a professional film shop where they use specialized tools to carefully clean the adhesive layer without causing damage. After applying the new film, the results are still quite good, but the thickness may affect heating efficiency, so defrosting time in winter might be slightly longer. I recommend opting for explosion-proof and heat-insulating film, as it's both safe and practical. If you attempt it yourself, the risks are too high—better to spend a bit more for peace of mind.
My rear windshield has heating wires, and I've personally experienced the process of re-tinting. It's entirely feasible, as the technician will handle it with great care, avoiding the use of hard objects to scrape the heating wire area. After the tint is applied, the functionality remains largely unaffected, though the heat transfer is slightly reduced, making the startup a bit slower. In daily use, I haven't noticed significant changes, and the defogging effect still works well. I recommend finding a reputable shop where they ensure the film is compatible with the heating wires—don't risk it with inexperienced workers just to save money.
