Window tint scratches!

Hatchman

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May 22, 2005

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• May 22, 2005

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Save money and not tint the side windows? No thanks, it gets hot and really bright here in FL.

I'm going to try and keep the intake runners clean. Seems what is causing the problem is dirt getting trapped in the rubber runners, and scratching the tint as it rolls up and down. Keeping it clean might help from scratching the tint. I'll et you know in a few months.

15% all the way around here.

 

05canuck

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Man spend the few bucks and get a felt strip......they will scratch even if you clean them every day I've seen 10 threads on this!!!! Only fix is the strip

 

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BMSTANG

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I totally agree.. Get the felt installed or do not bother having your windows tinted. Unless you really don't mind scratches.

 

Powerforce

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May 24, 2005

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Glad I read this post. I would have been pretty ticked if the tint scratchs

 

Hatchman

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May 24, 2005

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Called every tint shop in town, a few accessory shops, even a window installer, and nobody knows anything about a felt strip I can add on. Anybody know where I can get this stuff?

 

CaptainSaveAHoe

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At The Finish Line

May 24, 2005

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I have a huge scratch right down the middle of my tints, it looks like two separate tint jobs...thanks for the felt solution

 

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jayguy

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May 24, 2005

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I have been thinking of tinting my windows, but right now I have a nice deep scratch on the drivers window. Deep enough to catch a fingernail in it. Something on the inside of the window guide did this. I'll be going to the dealer for warranty work before I get any tint put on.

 

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BMSTANG

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Here is the place that installed my tint about 4 months ago, felt included and no scratches. Maybe they can hook you up with a source for the felt.

A Terrific Tint
28570 Marguerite Pkwy., Suite 107
Mission Viejo, CA., 92692
949-365-9092

http://www.aterrifictint.com/

 

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EarlB

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Oh hell I just had to take a look at this thread Throw another booboo on the barbie....since the dealership did my tinting (and its scratched due to lack of felt) its time to add something else to the "fix it" list.

Earl

 

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flnsx

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Go to automoleskin.com They make the stuff JUST for our cars!

 

frdfrst

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molestrip.com,or punch in molestrip into search engine.

 

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FLY2kGT

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Here is the link for that: http://www.automoleskin.com/ford.htm

Has anybody used this kit? It says it's easy to install and only requires the removal of two screws. Seems like it might be something I'm willing to do, as NONE of the shops in the the greater St. Pete/Tampa area seems to install moleskin and I REALLY need to tint my windows.

 

frdfrst

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if your in phoenix area,i suggest AIRPARK TINT at scottsdale airpark.excellent job!

 

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8850

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Why not use a box cutter and carefully remove enough of the seal so it does not touch the window or scratch the tint. I can't imagine enough trash getting past a small opening to hurt anything on the inside of the window.

 

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TW/92LSC/SE

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8850 said:

Why not use a box cutter and carefully remove enough of the seal so it does not touch the window or scratch the tint. I can't imagine enough trash getting past a small opening to hurt anything on the inside of the window.

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And what would keep the window from rattling in the down position?

 

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FLY2kGT

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Sep 11, 2006

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It's not "trash getting past the small opening", it's dirt, sand and/or other small debris resting on the sticky interior window seal. The debris sticks to the rubber and when the window is raised or lowered, the debris scratched the tint. Keeping the debris out requires constanly riding with your windows up, which I just don't do.