07-05-2016, 08:31 PM | #1 |
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is this normal?! tint job
So I paid $420 and this is the outcome... the guy said he can't get those bubbles out because it's not a flat surface... and in some spots of the window there are imperfections like stuff dust spots and his reason is he's not perfect. I feel like I just got robbed...
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07-05-2016, 08:56 PM | #4 |
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That area will improve to some extent. Leave it in the sun.
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07-05-2016, 10:05 PM | #6 |
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Mine looks the same around all those little dots. There's just not much you can do about them. If he got dust and hair under it somewhere else though....well he just sucks.
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07-05-2016, 10:07 PM | #7 |
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My 228i came out the same after the tinting. I went to a highly recommended shop. Installer warned me before starting job, there was no way to get the tint on the black dimples to stay completely flat. I don't even notice it anymore.
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07-05-2016, 11:09 PM | #9 |
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The phenomenon of tint that fails to conform to curves is called ghosting. I discovered that it's all about the material used. The very high-end, ceramic films do not ghost but what the sellers never tell you is that comparatively few of them are licensed to install these top of the line products.
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07-06-2016, 02:54 AM | #12 | |
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Normal at first. But.. the dude should know that you can bring it in in a few weeks and have things smoothed out a bit once things start to dry (or you can do it yourself).
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07-06-2016, 05:52 AM | #13 |
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I was a window tinted for a number of years when i was younger in my labouring days. this is perfectly normal. if it starts to peel though around those edges take it back.
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07-06-2016, 09:09 AM | #15 |
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The price seems a bit extreme... here in Greece getting licensed 3M tints costs around 170Euros.
As far as the bubbling goes, i dont think its normal. I have had 6 cars tinted over the past 3 year (the entire familys basically), and none of them have that much bubbling on those areas. There is a small difference but its not noticeable at all. (ill take some pics over the weekend to show you). I would take it back in, and insist they squeeze out any air and use a heat gun to help evaporate any locked up air. just my 2c. M |
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07-06-2016, 09:48 AM | #16 | |
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I too have ghosting like that, but mine isn't that bad. I don't think mine even started out that bad.
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07-06-2016, 09:52 AM | #17 |
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Here's what mine looks like. Not too bad I guess. :/
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07-06-2016, 12:37 PM | #18 |
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I got a high quality ceramic for $320 no bubbles. I believe the guy said it's lifetime transferable. Ie if I get a new car I can bring it back in and have it done for free or for the price difference.
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Idk why it would be called lifetime "transferable" instead of lifetime warranty if you couldn't transfer it to a new car. Also if it is what I hope/think it's is, then that's a bold move for the shop. |
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07-06-2016, 01:11 PM | #21 |
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At first I clocked that photograph inside-out and wondered, "how does he get all that stuff in his 235?"
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haha, nah just a mess garage due to messy kids :/
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