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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by scottatyamaha
Your tint will ruin/scratch if you do not put the moleskin on. Dont pay $100 for it though. It is a easy install buy it for $26 bucks and do it yourself in 30 minutes.
30 minutes?! Damn...took me about 2 hours taking my time and doing it right.
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by navidf
My tinter said these cars do not have felt to protect against scratching as window goes up and down and had to install felt liners to prevent scratching.
That felt is like a necessity. I had to do the same thing with my car. Why not just have it in,from the factory.
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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Just got my TINT PROTECTOR in the mail. I looks like a pain in the *** to install. Got to wait till I know its not going to rain.
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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The Tint Protector kit is easy to install. Once you do one window the rest are a breeze.
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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yes just rem there are two sets of window moldings in the evo x and they are extremly tight specialy the one inside the door and i didnt get scratches yet just alot of bubbles guys redoing the windows this week so we will see
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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I had no issues with my tint. I waited 7 days after my windows were tinted before rolling them down. I used a finger to pop the seals back out. It was a very tight fit, but I managed.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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It's easier to buy the Tint Protector kit then to get the tint streaks and have to re-tint it all over again. Having the kit ready "just in case" is better than the alternative.

Here is what it will look like when your tint scratches.

http://www.tintprotector.com/tintscr...leskinfelt.htm
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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tinting

I'm running 15/15 in Michigan, and I have zero issues.
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by flnsx

Here is what it will look like when your tint scratches.

http://www.tintprotector.com/tintscr...leskinfelt.htm
Without felt, it's just a matter of time before your tint starts to streak and scratch like the pictures.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by flnsx
Without felt, it's just a matter of time before your tint starts to streak and scratch like the pictures.
Not true... I've got no felt on my windows, and they are 100% scratch free. Tint has been on the car since the day after purchase. I'd say that it's highly likely you'll get scratches, but it's not guaranteed. My previous vehicle, 09 Lancer GTS, had one nice big scratch, but nothing more. So while it's common, it doesn't always happen
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Webman
Not true... I've got no felt on my windows, and they are 100% scratch free. Tint has been on the car since the day after purchase. I'd say that it's highly likely you'll get scratches, but it's not guaranteed. My previous vehicle, 09 Lancer GTS, had one nice big scratch, but nothing more. So while it's common, it doesn't always happen
Did the tint tech trim the seal away from the window. I've seen that in a Lancer loaner car.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Sschmuve1
Did the tint tech trim the seal away from the window. I've seen that in a Lancer loaner car.
I have seen that too. It's a bad idea IMHO.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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I've never had a problem with mine...
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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I have scratches, and I have heard of others having scratches as well. I hate it, I deal with it... for now. Eventually, when I am not feeling so lazy I'll just remove the tint.
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Sschmuve1
Did the tint tech trim the seal away from the window. I've seen that in a Lancer loaner car.
Nope, definitely not
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