TINT NIGHTMARE!!! Advice please!

Sea2Ski · 09-11-2008, 07:10 AM

Very good news!

Although I would love to see how they sand that inner liner down - there is no room for anything to fit!

RobVe · 09-11-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sea2Ski

Very good news!

Although I would love to see how they sand that inner liner down - there is no room for anything to fit!

From what they told me they remove it and do it. And the local BMW dealer has authorized them to do so. Guess I'll find out on Saturday.

SQ5 · 03-19-2009, 07:27 PM

Tint Protector sells an anti scratch kit for the 3 series. It will also work with the 1 series. Same thing!

BimmerFan61 · 03-19-2009, 08:44 PM

These cars are notorious for this. Especially E90. My E90 has major scratches on both front windows. My e92 is fine

hugo330i · 03-19-2009, 09:55 PM

I have Lumar tints on my E90 and no problem whatsoever on them. I roll my windows up and down a couple of times a day and have no scratches at all.

E92-Lighting · 03-20-2009, 01:07 PM

any pics of the scratch's?

Upgrayedd · 03-20-2009, 01:39 PM

I have the same problem. Huper Optik installed by Song's Tint Masters. I hate it. Feels like a total waste of money.

cpe90 · 03-24-2009, 08:24 PM

I have the same problem here. I'm not sure what kind of tint brand that they were using. I have it redone twice already and the car is not even 6 months yet.

MusclezMarinara · 03-24-2009, 09:01 PM

had same issue on mine bro u need to have the window mold installed

heemry328i · 03-25-2009, 02:40 AM

same problem here. its been a year that ive have my car + tints now.. and my front windows are SUPER scratches. get that tint protector thing and you'll be fine. im going in soon to get my tints re-done =]

Firedog335i · 03-25-2009, 01:32 PM

Wow, thanks for sharing. Glad this thread was started because I was about to dump $420 on ceramic tint this week. I'll have to mention your find to the installer. THANKS YOU GUYS.

cpe90 · 03-25-2009, 02:53 PM

So Solar Gard or Tint Protector? I'm about to get my tint re-done back at the dealer.
Any feedback? Thanks.

cpe90 · 03-30-2009, 12:06 PM

feedback?

E90330iS · 03-30-2009, 01:44 PM

sucks

SQ5 · 03-30-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cpe90

So Solar Gard or Tint Protector? I'm about to get my tint re-done back at the dealer.
Any feedback? Thanks.

Tint Protector sells the Moleskin to prevent your tint from scratching AFTER you put on the tint.

I would use 3M tint and THEN put the Tint Protector Moleskin Kit on.

it's cheep insurance. If you don't put the kit on your tint WILL start to streak and scratch. Here is a picture of what it will look like if you don't install the Tint Protector BMW kit.

http://www.tintprotector.com/tintscr...leskinfelt.htm

SQ5 · 05-19-2009, 11:24 AM

cpe90,

Not sure what you ended up doing but...

No window tint no matter how well it's made will prevent window tint scratches and streaks if you don't have the Moleskin on the inner weather strip.

I would get the Tint Protector 3 series kit AND the best tint you can afford.

rkick08 · 05-19-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RobVe

Yes!... I finally closed the case. I spoke to the BMW dealer and NOW they tell me they have a preferred installer for tint. Spoke to the installer and he said that second lower wiper needs to be felted. He said they even sand it smooth before applying the felt to insure a solid bond and no glue smearing. Or if I wanted I can have the strip removed. but said they've had no problems with the glue EVER smearing. Whew! this whole thing was exhausting. Thanks everyone for your help.

Dam what a mission

Delta0311 · 05-19-2009, 02:28 PM

Had the same problem with my E90. I had a lifetime warranty on my tints so the tint shop retinted my windows and installed window felt free of charge. I have not had a single line appear on my tints.

rkick08 · 05-28-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

Had the same problem with my E90. I had a lifetime warranty on my tints so the tint shop retinted my windows and installed window felt free of charge. I have not had a single line appear on my tints.

i got the same problem and i have lifetime warranty, maybe they can re-tint and fix it?

Delta0311 · 05-28-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rkick08

i got the same problem and i have lifetime warranty, maybe they can re-tint and fix it?

Can they? Shit they better. I don't know how customer friendly your tint shop is but they should not charge you for any labor costs with installing the felt, although that is all up to the shop. The felt itself is a 50/50 issue, some places might charge you for it and some not. The re-tint is covered by warranty so there should be 0 cost there.

Remember..... MAKE SURE they install the felt or else you will be back in their shop about 6 months after you get the tints fixed because you will need to have them redone, again.

just4kickz · 05-28-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Delta0311

Had the same problem with my E90. I had a lifetime warranty on my tints so the tint shop retinted my windows and installed window felt free of charge. I have not had a single line appear on my tints.

what kind of felt? some shops carry their own glue and felt, while others buy product such as that moleskin stuff.

Delta0311 · 05-28-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by just4kickz

what kind of felt? some shops carry their own glue and felt, while others buy product such as that moleskin stuff.

The moleskin stuff is what I got in my car.

09-11-2008, 07:10 AM	#23
Sea2Ski Lieutenant 31 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 335 i SG, 6MT, CWP, BT, NAVI Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Downingtown, PA iTrader: (1)	Very good news! Although I would love to see how they sand that inner liner down - there is no room for anything to fit!
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03-19-2009, 07:27 PM	#25
SQ5 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 286 Posts Drives: Audi R8 V10 Gen 2, Tesla Plaid Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: GA and MI iTrader: (2)	Tint Protector sells an anti scratch kit for the 3 series. It will also work with the 1 series. Same thing!
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03-19-2009, 08:44 PM	#26
BimmerFan61 Captain 25 Rep 662 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: none iTrader: (1)	These cars are notorious for this. Especially E90. My E90 has major scratches on both front windows. My e92 is fine
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03-19-2009, 09:55 PM	#27
hugo330i Banned 69 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 330i Sedan Sparkiling Graphite Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (6)	I have Lumar tints on my E90 and no problem whatsoever on them. I roll my windows up and down a couple of times a day and have no scratches at all.
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03-20-2009, 01:07 PM	#28
E92-Lighting 860 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	any pics of the scratch's?
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03-20-2009, 01:39 PM	#29
Upgrayedd New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2009 E91 Alpine White Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem. Huper Optik installed by Song's Tint Masters. I hate it. Feels like a total waste of money. __________________ 2009 E91/X Drive/Alpine White/Premium/Sports/CA/Nav
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03-24-2009, 08:24 PM	#30
cpe90 nemo 6 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NE iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 E90 Sedan [0.00]	I have the same problem here. I'm not sure what kind of tint brand that they were using. I have it redone twice already and the car is not even 6 months yet.
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03-24-2009, 09:01 PM	#31
MusclezMarinara Banned 262 Rep 5,018 Posts Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [9.22] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [9.34]	had same issue on mine bro u need to have the window mold installed
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03-25-2009, 02:40 AM	#32
heemry328i Banned 43 Rep 901 Posts Drives: 08' SG E90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SF 415 iTrader: (6)	same problem here. its been a year that ive have my car + tints now.. and my front windows are SUPER scratches. get that tint protector thing and you'll be fine. im going in soon to get my tints re-done =]
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03-25-2009, 01:32 PM	#33
Firedog335i Private First Class 7 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 E90/335i [0.00]	Wow, thanks for sharing. Glad this thread was started because I was about to dump $420 on ceramic tint this week. I'll have to mention your find to the installer. THANKS YOU GUYS.
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03-25-2009, 02:53 PM	#34
cpe90 nemo 6 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NE iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 E90 Sedan [0.00]	So Solar Gard or Tint Protector? I'm about to get my tint re-done back at the dealer. Any feedback? Thanks. Last edited by cpe90; 03-30-2009 at 12:04 PM..
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cpe90 nemo 6 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NE iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 E90 Sedan [0.00]	feedback?
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05-19-2009, 11:24 AM	#38
SQ5 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 286 Posts Drives: Audi R8 V10 Gen 2, Tesla Plaid Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: GA and MI iTrader: (2)	cpe90, Not sure what you ended up doing but... No window tint no matter how well it's made will prevent window tint scratches and streaks if you don't have the Moleskin on the inner weather strip. I would get the Tint Protector 3 series kit AND the best tint you can afford.
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05-19-2009, 02:28 PM	#40
Delta0311 Banned 7478 Rep 10,120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Had the same problem with my E90. I had a lifetime warranty on my tints so the tint shop retinted my windows and installed window felt free of charge. I have not had a single line appear on my tints.
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