I rememberd we had a thread talking about the window tint issure. as I remembered , if I want to tint my window, I need to take the whole door off and put something on? If we dun do that, something will scrach the tint.I forgot what that is and couldn't find that thread now.

Can anyone tell me again if I want to tint my window,what do I have to do?
thank you

 

http://www.tintprotector.com/ <------This stuff is a must. I did not apply this the 1st time I tinted my windows and had to go back and do it again.

 

pretty much all you need to do is take the window seals off and buy a single sided sticky felt and cover them before tinting!!! That is what we used to use when I tinted windows. Pretty easy install

 

thank you, I checked the website
so you just bought the kit ,brought to the shop and asked to install for you??

did they charge you extra to do that?

 

My tints are scratched beyond anything I've seen so far.lol.
I need to buy this kit and have them tinted again.
Thanks for the link.

 

Wow so I need this before tinting my X?

 

Yes, to everyone who needs their X tinted...you need some sort of felt.

I have much end-user experience with this..

 

Whew I was having my windows tinted this Fri... But due to hearing of this need to push it back now. Thanks for the info.

 

As per the instructions in the Tint Protector, I got the tint installed first before I installed the felt. Their reasoning is that the chemicals they use to clean/tint may break down the adhesive on the felt.

It's pretty easy to do yourself if you follow their instructions and a bit of common sense. Otherwise, yes I think some tint shops will install the felt but they may charge you alot to do it. A local guy was asking for about $80 for the labor work. Definitely not worth it.

 

how long does it take to install the tint protector? would i really need to take my door apart?

 

+1 Do I need to take the door apart?

 

you should be able to just pop off the seals at the bottom of window if not then you have to take the door panel off.

 

Aaargh!!! I wish I knew about this last week before my tinting. I've already got scratches. This is gonna be the most expensive tint job ever, doing it twice. Mannn!

 

that kinda stinks...oh well. i guess a little work and $30 is worth it for a good tint job that lasts.

 

def not to hard as long as you somewhat mechanically inclined!!!(you change your own oil at least). just a couple of screws and couple of plastic rivets!!!