Did I get ripped off?

That's what those line are? Antennas? I didn't know that. I'll get the tint then hopefully will keep the interior and dash protected and the heat down
Not sure if you misunderstood me, or me you.

Most of the lines in the rear glass are for the defogger. But up at the top of the window in those 3 vehicles (same model and generation) are a couple lines for an antenna.

In my 2005 LeSabre, the AM/FM antennas are in both the front and back windows, at the top of each.
 
Not sure if you misunderstood me, or me you.

Most of the lines in the rear glass are for the defogger. But up at the top of the window in those 3 vehicles (same model and generation) are a couple lines for an antenna.

In my 2005 LeSabre, the AM/FM antennas are in both the front and back windows, at the top of each.
Ok now I understand
 
Not sure if you misunderstood me, or me you.

Most of the lines in the rear glass are for the defogger. But up at the top of the window in those 3 vehicles (same model and generation) are a couple lines for an antenna.

In my 2005 LeSabre, the AM/FM antennas are in both the front and back windows, at the top of each.
I would go out and look at my car but I don't feel like getting out of my recliner. It's just not that important...when I go back out I'll check. I remember the first windshield antennas were introduced in the 1969 GM cars and the radio reception has always been lousy compared to a regular antenna.
 
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That's what those line are? Antennas? I didn't know that. I'll get the tint then hopefully will keep the interior and dash protected and the heat down
I believe the radio antenna is located in the front windshield. The rear lines are for the defroster.
 
On my 2oo5 there are:
  • two sections of lines not connected to each other on the REAR window
    • top section is for the antenna, and has 5 lines on the driver's side that extend all the over to the passenger's side
    • bottom section is for the defogger, which starts where my home's roof meets the right side of the image

That big blob is my rear dashcam. The little blob to the right in the image is the antenna connection.
Buick rear window antenna and defog grid lines-Screenshot 2025-10-09 174033.webp

  • one small wire on the FRONT window for the antenna
Buick front window antenna-Screenshot 2025-10-09 174130.webp
 
On my 2oo5 there are:
  • two sections of lines not connected to each other on the REAR window
    • top section is for the antenna, and has 5 lines on the driver's side that extend all the over to the passenger's side
    • bottom section is for the defogger, which starts where my home's roof meets the right side of the image

That big blob is my rear dashcam. The little blob to the right in the image is the antenna connection.
View attachment 49434

  • one small wire on the FRONT window for the antenna
View attachment 49435
I don't think I have that line on my windshield but I have the rear lines. So that won't cause any problems with window tint? I get pretty good reception on the radio btw
 
I don't think I have that line on my windshield but I have the rear lines. So that won't cause any problems with window tint? I get pretty good reception on the radio btw
If the window tint is of good quality and properly applied it shouldn't be an issue. I've had my last 6 cars tinted and never had an issue with defroster lines.
 
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