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      01-21-2017, 04:47 PM   #1
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Stock Rear Window - Bubbles

Has anyone noticed this on their BMW's before? Bubbles have formed all over the rear window of my F30. I did not have any tinting or film put on the window... it was left normal/stock from the dealership. The bubbles are a lot more noticeable when the suns shines on the window. Anyone know what this can be from?
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      01-21-2017, 06:17 PM   #2
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I believe that is the adhesive between the laminated layers of the window. No matter what you do you will always have this with a laminated window. It is usually only noticeable in certain lighting conditions which is why you can't see it from inside the car usually.
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I have never seen this before on any other car I have owned. Doesn't seem like it is something that should happen... especially on a year old BMW in my opinion.
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I believe there is a small degree of tinting of the glass to help keep the car cooler.

I'm not sure what causes this but I've seen it on all four of my BMWs
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It's normal - it's the UV coating / slight tint that the glass contains. It's on every BMW I've ever seen.
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It's normal - it's the UV coating / slight tint that the glass contains. It's on every BMW I've ever seen.
+1 and a lot of other vehicles. Typically really noticeable when you use polarized sunglasses. You'll see the same thing on the moon roof glass.
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