TINT ?

F87LUV · 05-19-2008, 12:58 PM

Ive had my windows tinted for a while but ever since I was able to roll them down, Ive had vertical scratches along both windows. I spoke to the shop and they claimed that this happens to alot of cars and no matter how many times, its redone, it will get scratched again. Anyone have this problem??

Dammmittt · 05-19-2008, 01:24 PM

I think if it doesn't scratch your windows before the tint...it shouldn't scratch it afterwards...

F87LUV · 05-19-2008, 01:30 PM

the thing that kills me is that they fold in the rubber at the bottom of the window and they stab a pick to pull it out when its dry... if you ask me, thats whats scratched the window....

they said i could redo the front for $50 but i really dont think i should have to pay for it again... i have heard of other cars having this issue but why?

Black///Mamba · 05-19-2008, 02:08 PM

i get streaky lines sometimes on mine. however, they arne't permanent. if i whipe down the window they look perfectly new again.

fanatic · 05-19-2008, 02:09 PM

This is a very common problem with German cars. Mercedes and BMWs to be exact. They hold such tight tolerances on the windows to create a good seal, it doesn't leave much room for even a thin sheet of tint. My Mercedes did that on all the windows and it killed me looking at it for 6 yrs. It got progressively worst each time I lowered and raised the windows.

If you do a search on 'tint' and 'scratches' on the forum you will find plenty of discussions on the topic. For some (like the E90 crowd), it's a bit of hit and miss with the majority of us only having problems on the rear windows and not the front; but only after a certain MY date.

The shop is right, you can keep redoing the tint but it will keep scratching. There are some suggestions on what you can do to prevent/minimize the problem but no one will guarantee that it will work for sure. Most likely I wont re-tint unless you do attempt to make a change in the seals. That would be throwing good money away IMO.

Burt Reynolds · 05-19-2008, 02:19 PM

My windows squeak without tint (particularly passenger window) and that is why I decided not to tint this car. I have had tint on my last 5 cars and wanted it for this car but the scratches would drive me crazy. If I lived somewhere like FL, I might have to live with it.

BimmerZealot · 05-19-2008, 04:01 PM

My tint installer removed the entire door panel and window trim in order to install the tint all the way down the glass and also clean out the seal and anything else touching the glass. I have not had any problems, i occasionally get streaks but they wipe off with some Invisible Glass, result of residue on window seal that runs onto the tint when windows open/close but not scratches.

mPlasticDesign · 05-19-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Burt Reynolds

My windows squeak without tint (particularly passenger window) and that is why I decided not to tint this car. I have had tint on my last 5 cars and wanted it for this car but the scratches would drive me crazy. If I lived somewhere like FL, I might have to live with it.

I decided to just tint the back window. Looks awesome!

MMMazing07 · 05-19-2008, 04:58 PM

mine only squeak when they are wet. I get the streaks when there wet and i roll them up and down a few times. Just wipe it down.

Santa Fe Roadster · 05-19-2008, 05:04 PM

No problems with my tint here.

ianbiz · 05-19-2008, 10:07 PM

My old 3er had that prob. and my dad's merc has this problem. My installer told me it happens because there is either dirt on the rubber piece or on the roller. It really does bug me when I drive the Merc. I sit there and rub hoping that it will go away.

OH FO SHO · 05-20-2008, 02:47 AM

tint is for ugly people

rc'Z · 05-20-2008, 05:34 AM

The tint is plastic film, if something abrasive gets on it and it is lowered thru the rubber seal, it is going to scratch. That's why factory tint is glass, not plastic film. The cleaner you keep the inside the less the chance of scratching.

Hawkeye · 05-20-2008, 08:43 AM

My factory tint got scratched at the top of my drivers side window somehow... I don't see how it would happen as I have never seen debris in my upper seal, and closing the door (when the window rolls up the last 1/8 inch) is the only thing I can think would have made that scratch.

It is annoying.

F87LUV · 05-20-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by OH FO SHO

tint is for ugly people

Do the world a favor &

BMWJZ4 · 05-20-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ZGirl4U

Do the world a favor &

lol..

ianbiz · 05-20-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by OH FO SHO

tint is for ugly people

I prefer my leather not to crack after two years of ownership, and to be protected from UVs. And to be honest, I don't think that was called for.

ianbiz · 05-20-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZGirl4U

Do the world a favor &

fanatic · 05-20-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZGirl4U

Do the world a favor &

OH FO SHO · 05-20-2008, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZGirl4U

Do the world a favor &

ATX750i · 05-22-2008, 10:03 PM

05-19-2008, 12:58 PM	#1
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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	I think if it doesn't scratch your windows before the tint...it shouldn't scratch it afterwards... __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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F87LUV Lieutenant General 3689 Rep 15,081 Posts Drives: '16 M2, '23 GT4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2023 Porsche GT4 [5.00] 2016 BMW M2 [8.66]	the thing that kills me is that they fold in the rubber at the bottom of the window and they stab a pick to pull it out when its dry... if you ask me, thats whats scratched the window.... they said i could redo the front for $50 but i really dont think i should have to pay for it again... i have heard of other cars having this issue but why? __________________ IG: Trackinheels
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Black///Mamba Lieutenant 53 Rep 598 Posts Drives: a beast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	i get streaky lines sometimes on mine. however, they arne't permanent. if i whipe down the window they look perfectly new again.
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fanatic Lieutenant 10 Rep 416 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	This is a very common problem with German cars. Mercedes and BMWs to be exact. They hold such tight tolerances on the windows to create a good seal, it doesn't leave much room for even a thin sheet of tint. My Mercedes did that on all the windows and it killed me looking at it for 6 yrs. It got progressively worst each time I lowered and raised the windows. If you do a search on 'tint' and 'scratches' on the forum you will find plenty of discussions on the topic. For some (like the E90 crowd), it's a bit of hit and miss with the majority of us only having problems on the rear windows and not the front; but only after a certain MY date. The shop is right, you can keep redoing the tint but it will keep scratching. There are some suggestions on what you can do to prevent/minimize the problem but no one will guarantee that it will work for sure. Most likely I wont re-tint unless you do attempt to make a change in the seals. That would be throwing good money away IMO. __________________ E90 330i \| Titanium Silver \| Sports Package \| 6MT \| Aluminum Pedals \| Breyton Race GTS f19x8.5 r19x9.5 \| Goodyear F1 GS-D3 \| 50% Tint \| OEM Rear Trunk Spoiler \| More To Come
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Burt Reynolds Captain 53 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Windy City iTrader: (0)	My windows squeak without tint (particularly passenger window) and that is why I decided not to tint this car. I have had tint on my last 5 cars and wanted it for this car but the scratches would drive me crazy. If I lived somewhere like FL, I might have to live with it. __________________ 2007 M Coupe w/NAV/Premium/Extended Leather, Clearbra, DICE, 4.10 BMW Motorsport Polished LSD, Active Autowerke Gen IV Headers, Supersprint Race Exhaust and X-Pipe, ESS Tuned DME, KWV3 Coilovers, Volk RE30, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Short Antenna, JL AMP, JL 10W7, Valentine V1.
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BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	My tint installer removed the entire door panel and window trim in order to install the tint all the way down the glass and also clean out the seal and anything else touching the glass. I have not had any problems, i occasionally get streaks but they wipe off with some Invisible Glass, result of residue on window seal that runs onto the tint when windows open/close but not scratches.
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MMMazing07 More than you can afford pal....ferrari 181 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	mine only squeak when they are wet. I get the streaks when there wet and i roll them up and down a few times. Just wipe it down.
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Santa Fe Roadster Member 7 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 2.5 Sport Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Z4 2.5i sport [7.00]	No problems with my tint here. __________________ BMW rear spoiler - de-badged - MTEC HIDs (DEFECTIVE) - XENESIS high beams & fogs - shadowline front grill - 20% tint - keyhole plugs - Roadster Solutions acrylic wind deflector - LeatherZ center console & door arm rests - Parrot 3100 bluetooth - USA SPEC IPod integration - Xenon interior lighting
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ianbiz Back in a BMW 205 Rep 5,208 Posts Drives: 2015 335i Msport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (8)	My old 3er had that prob. and my dad's merc has this problem. My installer told me it happens because there is either dirt on the rubber piece or on the roller. It really does bug me when I drive the Merc. I sit there and rub hoping that it will go away. __________________ Ian
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rc'Z Captain 13 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	The tint is plastic film, if something abrasive gets on it and it is lowered thru the rubber seal, it is going to scratch. That's why factory tint is glass, not plastic film. The cleaner you keep the inside the less the chance of scratching.
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