window tint problem on coupe?

0000 · 03-21-2011, 09:53 AM

I have a 328 coupe, and my driver side window bottom right of window (if sitting on in car) the tint is peeling.

I am wondering is this normal on the coupes since the window moves up and down every time door closes, or did the guy do a poor quality job on the window?

my driver side window is fine.

MidwestGolfBum · 03-21-2011, 09:56 AM

My tint is not peeling at all, sounds like the work was not perfect the first time.

fdriller9 · 03-21-2011, 09:57 AM

I think the shop did a poor job....Even though the coupe windows go up and down, the sedans open and close windows. Not as often of course but it shouldn't be peeling.

If anything, you should see scratches because of the up and down movement....not peeling.

Usually tint will come with a warranty. Have you talked to your shop?

hipnotic · 03-21-2011, 10:05 AM

take it back to the shop, it is the shop's fault not the car

0000 · 03-22-2011, 10:36 AM

dang, I paid in cash for discount, so no warranty, Oh well, wouldn't would the same shop to redo it anyways

MusclezMarinara · 03-22-2011, 10:38 AM

Have a professional shop do it i have had no issues with it

MidwestGolfBum · 03-22-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 0000

dang, I paid in cash for discount, so no warranty, Oh well, wouldn't would the same shop to redo it anyways

That sounds like somebody is pocketing the cash. A professional shop, with a warranty, regardless of how you pay, is the way to go. This is along the lines of "You get what you pay for" it would seem.

WWONG · 03-22-2011, 11:34 AM

I hope you didn't lower the window at a drive-thru or anything after you got your tint. You're supposed to let it be for a week or two for the adhesive to fully cure

RaceBlood · 03-22-2011, 11:41 AM

Exactly, the window should not be used, and park it in the sun...

Wingman335 · 03-22-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 0000

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I am wondering is this normal on the coupes since the window moves up and down every time door closes, or did the guy do a poor quality job on the window?

my driver side window is fine.

To answer your question- nope, this is not normal. You need to go back to the tint shop to get it redone properly.

Make sure that you do not use your windows the first week after getting new tints on.

EDM92 · 03-22-2011, 11:56 AM

Not normal. My tint is fine.

tofu- · 03-22-2011, 12:05 PM

wait until the summer before you have it redone so you don't have to keep your doors and windows closed for more than 2 days

bmodzelewski · 03-22-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WWONG

You're supposed to let it be for a week or two for the adhesive to fully cure

i'm planning on getting tint as well and how are you supposed to let the window be for a week when it moves every time you open the door?

MidwestGolfBum · 03-22-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bmodzelewski

i'm planning on getting tint as well and how are you supposed to let the window be for a week when it moves every time you open the door?

I wouldn't worry about it, take it to a shop that has good reviews in your area. Most reputable shops will offer a warranty so if it peels because of that, you can have them redo it. I have never waited more than about 4 hours before rolling down my windows, but I always turn my heat in my garage way up and have had 6 cars tinted and never had one tint or bubble. Depends on the quality of products that are used and how well/poorly they are installed.

FVM3 · 03-22-2011, 02:28 PM

not normal. mine has no problem

FVM3 · 03-22-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bmodzelewski

i'm planning on getting tint as well and how are you supposed to let the window be for a week when it moves every time you open the door?

IMHO, i open and close my window when i leave the tint shop and never had a single problem on my 3 cars that have tint on them

bmodzelewski · 03-22-2011, 03:07 PM

yeah i figured it wouldnt be a problem because it seems to hold up for everyone else. thanks.

omerfar23 · 03-22-2011, 03:14 PM

i had the same problem in my coupe.. it was the shitty tint job done by so-called "pro".

mossman35 · 03-22-2011, 04:13 PM

Cant' be normal.

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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	I think the shop did a poor job....Even though the coupe windows go up and down, the sedans open and close windows. Not as often of course but it shouldn't be peeling. If anything, you should see scratches because of the up and down movement....not peeling. Usually tint will come with a warranty. Have you talked to your shop?
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0000 Private 8 Rep 63 Posts Drives: BMW 328XI Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: LOs Angeles iTrader: (0)	dang, I paid in cash for discount, so no warranty, Oh well, wouldn't would the same shop to redo it anyways
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WWONG Banned 109 Rep 1,830 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (14)	I hope you didn't lower the window at a drive-thru or anything after you got your tint. You're supposed to let it be for a week or two for the adhesive to fully cure
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RaceBlood Going nowhere fast. 56 Rep 2,243 Posts Drives: 2 wheels Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Downtown iTrader: (0)	Exactly, the window should not be used, and park it in the sun...
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tofu- Banned 87 Rep 2,854 Posts Drives: 335i Jet Black/Coral Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: nyc iTrader: (4)	wait until the summer before you have it redone so you don't have to keep your doors and windows closed for more than 2 days
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bmodzelewski Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baltimore iTrader: (2)	yeah i figured it wouldnt be a problem because it seems to hold up for everyone else. thanks.
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omerfar23 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 335i, 2008 335i e92 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	i had the same problem in my coupe.. it was the shitty tint job done by so-called "pro". __________________ ******** 2008 BMW 335i TT****
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mossman35 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 335i x drive coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: VT iTrader: (1)	Cant' be normal.
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