question about window tint
 

Hi guys,

Have a question about window tint . . . I recently had my car tinted and there are multiple small "bubbles" that i notice on the drivers window.

I've owned many cars over the years but never had one tinted and not sure what is normal/acceptable. .

total newbie question I know . . . but wanted to get some input before I bring my car back to the shop.

Appreciate your thoughts . . .

thanks !

it didn't happen to my driver's window but my back window had some small bubbles that went away after a day or two. The place where I got the tints told me that was normal. I wouldn't see why driver's window would be any different :iono:

When window tint is applied, there is very very minimal amount of moisture still left between the glass and tint. It takes a few days for the moisture to dry out. its recommended to leave it in the sun for a few days if possible, so that it CAN dry out easily. Also, do NOT roll down the windows for AT LEAST 3-5 days to let the tint adhere 100%. Any bubbles if left out in the sun will seal completely. If AFTER 7 days and the bubbles are still present, call the tint shop, or mobile tint guy whomever you used, and let them know.

its either moisture

or the guy didnt clean the windows enough and its dirt trapped between the window and tint

If its dirt, get a refund and go somewhere else that has a great rep.


I had my FRS tinted by Toyota/Scion in 13', and they used the "DigiFilm'. I just had it retinted 2 weeks, by a Mobile Tinter. He stripped the old tint, and applied the new tint in 1 hour and 20 minutes!! 5% Suntek Carbon all windows with strip, AND 55% Suntek Carbon on the entire windshield. It did have bubbles, but they went away after a few days from the Sun drying them out.

Thanks guys . . . appreciate the posts

What everyone said is completely true. I get all of my cars tinted. Give it a week to see what happens. If it is still present after a week, just go back to your tint guy and get it fixed. Expect longer dry times if you are in a cooler environment.

One trick I do is after I get tints done, I put painters tape over the window switches. This way I or my passenger do not accidently roll down the windows.