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chas3wba0 · 12-16-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by uEih

No golf courses at all near me. I would've thought it's some sort of ball that hit it but I couldn't find anything around the area, it could've bounced somewhere further. I'm just glad it didn't hit my hood or anything, avoided body work.. Rather get a window replaced than do body work. It's probably some kids hitting some golf balls or throwing stuff as high as they can or something.

Ah, my condolences! Just looks like bad luck to me. I think vandalism would look a lot uglier than that

Evil Jesus · 12-16-2013, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by uEih

I didn't do this but I parked my car on the drive way for about an hour and this happened, it's completely clear above where I parked. I couldn't find any sign of evidence in the ground either.. If this is vandalism I'm worried for my car.

You said above that it wasn't a ball or anything. Did you find any rock dust on the windshield itself? Maybe it was a tiny meteorite or something?

monisan · 12-17-2013, 12:42 AM

Tinted my car today at Rich's Tint Shoppe in Walnut. 35% in the front 2 and 20% in the back 3. Total came out to 175 with the Charcool Madico tint. Tint job was very clean and car looks good

Kind of wish my 35% was a little darker but i'm happy with my tint shade. Here is a pic I took with my phone at the gas station.

There is however, this weird light glare on my back window. Does anyone have any experience or know if this will go away? I took some pics to show what I mean:

It is kind of driving me crazy driving at night already because all the lights form lines everywhere.

tracerit · 12-17-2013, 01:06 AM

dude i have the charcool tint too and it does the same thing in the back. i was thinking of getting it redone with something else but i hear removing the tint in the back can sometimes f up your defroster.

AzBRZ · 12-17-2013, 01:29 AM

Installed, ok, I watched Captain Jack install the OEM+ Reference system tonight. Hey, I aimed the flashlight a lot! So, yeah, totally worth it; the sound is just so much better..

monisan · 12-17-2013, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tracerit

dude i have the charcool tint too and it does the same thing in the back. i was thinking of getting it redone with something else but i hear removing the tint in the back can sometimes f up your defroster.

Hmm... i was driving local but I wonder how bad it will be driving freeway lol. Does this only happen with the charcool tint...?

Turkish · 12-17-2013, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by monisan

Hmm... i was driving local but I wonder how bad it will be driving freeway lol. Does this only happen with the charcool tint...?

My carbon tint did that too, but only on the rear window.

amaciose · 12-17-2013, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by monisan

Hmm... i was driving local but I wonder how bad it will be driving freeway lol. Does this only happen with the charcool tint...?

I got a Formula One tint and noticed the same thing. I'd imagine this happens with all tints.

It either went away after the first few days as the film cured or I've gotten used to it, since I haven't thought about it again until I saw your post.

kALMIGHTY · 12-17-2013, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by amaciose

I got a Formula One tint and noticed the same thing. I'd imagine this happens with all tints.

It either went away after the first few days as the film cured or I've gotten used to it, since I haven't thought about it again until I saw your post.

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My carbon tint did that too, but only on the rear window.

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Originally Posted by monisan

Hmm... i was driving local but I wonder how bad it will be driving freeway lol. Does this only happen with the charcool tint...?

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Originally Posted by monisan

Tinted my car today at Rich's Tint Shoppe in Walnut. 35% in the front 2 and 20% in the back 3. Total came out to 175 with the Charcool Madico tint. Tint job was very clean and car looks good

Kind of wish my 35% was a little darker but i'm happy with my tint shade. Here is a pic I took with my phone at the gas station.

It is kind of driving me crazy driving at night already because all the lights form lines everywhere.

That is really weird you guys. I've seen the same thing happen with tint on my cousin's Civic and a few other cars I've been in but my FR-S is perfectly clear in the rear window.

20% tint all around by the way. I'll try and take pictures in the dark for you guys later. You shouldn't be seeing that kind of distortion.

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h4nh · 12-17-2013, 02:36 AM

Attempted to back this up on race ramps to install new exhaust but the floor was slippery this time for some reason and it kicked the ramp under the car.. LOL #FAIL

monisan · 12-17-2013, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

That is really weird you guys. I've seen the same thing happen with tint on my cousin's Civic and a few other cars I've been in but my FR-S is perfectly clear in the rear window.

20% tint all around by the way. I'll try and take pictures in the dark for you guys later. You shouldn't be seeing that kind of distortion.

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What brand tint is on your car? Since so many people have this problem too I'm not sure if it's a tint film defect? I'll wait a few days... not even sure if they will redo it though since it's not fading/bubbling

kALMIGHTY · 12-17-2013, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by h4nh

Attempted to back this up on race ramps to install new exhaust but the floor was slippery this time for some reason and it kicked the ramp under the car.. LOL #FAIL

Ouch! Hope there's no damage to the side body panels or the paint.

chas3wba0 · 12-17-2013, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by monisan

What brand tint is on your car? Since so many people have this problem too I'm not sure if it's a tint film defect? I'll wait a few days... not even sure if they will redo it though since it's not fading/bubbling

It's likely not a tint film defect. I would guess that it is a result of the tint film deforming over the defogging conductors that transverse the rear window, causing little flat spots that refract the light from behind. I noticed it on my BMW too, though not quite as bad... I can't say if it got better as the adhesive cured or if I just got used to it over time.

CBRZY · 12-17-2013, 06:01 AM

[QUOTE=KelvinBRZ;1391498]woke up to this :|

That sucks man...but hey, at least you weren't greeted after work with this:

Moral of the story: No matter how careful you are with your car, you can't control what other people are going to do.

-CBRZY

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12-17-2013, 12:42 AM	#4819
monisan Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 14' SWP BRZ Limited Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 37 Thanks: 9 Thanked 21 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tinted my car today at Rich's Tint Shoppe in Walnut. 35% in the front 2 and 20% in the back 3. Total came out to 175 with the Charcool Madico tint. Tint job was very clean and car looks good Kind of wish my 35% was a little darker but i'm happy with my tint shade. Here is a pic I took with my phone at the gas station. There is however, this weird light glare on my back window. Does anyone have any experience or know if this will go away? I took some pics to show what I mean: It is kind of driving me crazy driving at night already because all the lights form lines everywhere.

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tracerit Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 SSM BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 593 Thanked 198 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	dude i have the charcool tint too and it does the same thing in the back. i was thinking of getting it redone with something else but i hear removing the tint in the back can sometimes f up your defroster.

12-17-2013, 01:29 AM	#4821
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