[bryceab]

Just got my windows tinted, and I said something about the felt, but like most installers that i have read about, said it wasnt necessary and proceded not to do it... now, i just went 5 days without rolling down my windows, so all should be good from now on. have not rolled them down yet, so i figured it wouldnt be too late to do the felt myself, so should i diy, or listen to the installer when he said only cheap tints scratch, and i dont need to do the work?

[Wingnut335]

You need to put that felt on. I used Formula One Pinnacle Series Ceramic tint and my installer (who does a lot of BMWs not once even suggested that I can forego the moleskin. He didn't charge extra to do it either.

Since you haven't rolled down the windows yet, you can still put it on yourself.... Although I believe you will have to roll down the windows to access the rubber piece. Hopefully rolling it down once won't harm the tint.

[Dylanize]

I got the top of the line ceramic tint, no scratches over the course of 2 1/2 years.

[fazman]

Originally Posted by bryceab

Just got my windows tinted, and I said something about the felt, but like most installers that i have read about, said it wasnt necessary and proceded not to do it... now, i just went 5 days without rolling down my windows, so all should be good from now on. have not rolled them down yet, so i figured it wouldnt be too late to do the felt myself, so should i diy, or listen to the installer when he said only cheap tints scratch, and i dont need to do the work?

Take it to the tint installer and have him guarantee in writing that he will cover any of the roll up/down windows for vertical line scratches if they happen. Then have him roll the windows up and down about 20 times (Pick the front driver window and the rear passenger side window those seemed the worst for me). It will either happen or it won't. Mine scratched pretty much right away cuz i had a sucky installer like you did (did not warn me about it and then when i told him about it... told me to pound sand). Trust me... removing the weather strip is a 5 min job and rather than putting on a $30 moleskin kit... I would rather just cut off the lower hard rubber section (the top part which has felt and is visible at the top of the door panel will still remain in place). I've learned ALL of this the HARD WAY.... don't learn the hard way... learn from my bad luck.

Linky to one of many threads on this known issue --> http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...300239&page=10

[Eddien123]

I don't have it and my rear right scratched a little but nothing else

[Underground6t9]

I have an 09 E92 no issues with my tint. BTW I did purchase the higher quality film.

[Rick328]

+1 for having them cut the lower rubber strip: quick, easy and peace of mind. They should know better...

[bizzleb109]

Same here got.my windows tinted been about 4 months and all is good no scratches at all touch wood

[slimxb8]

I cut all those strips off. No issues at all

[SlimE92]

Originally Posted by slimxb8

I cut all those strips off. No issues at all

Which ones exactly. E92?