08-17-2022, 09:49 PM | #1 |
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Tint bubbling - seems excessive - normal?
I had one of the self proclaimed Tint “masters” in NYC tint my 2022 1LE and I noticed a lot of bubbling especially in the rear window. I also noticed bubbling on all the rest of windows, however not as bad as the rear glass. Is a certain amount of bubbling acceptable? The tint installer claims it is normal to have bubbles. I waited a month hoping they would go away but they didnt. I took it back and he removed the tint and refunded me, but he didnt seem too happy. It was Global ceramic tint 20%
Photos of rear glass: Also the top of the driver rear quarter window seems kind of chipped up? Is this normal?
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08-17-2022, 09:57 PM | #2 |
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That's pretty bad. It was really raining hard and humid when I had tinting done on my Accord and the bubbles never went away (even 7 years later). Mine weren't that bad and only in the corner of the front visor strip and top of my sides. My rear was perfect. I would have had it removed if I was you.
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08-17-2022, 10:00 PM | #3 |
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Install was trash. I've never had tint like that, and if I did, I'd take it back for them to re-do if it was me, or refund so I can take it somewhere else.
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08-17-2022, 11:31 PM | #4 |
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The shop I had mine done at has a lifetime warranty for bubbles or defects. Pretty crappy they did that to you
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08-17-2022, 11:34 PM | #5 |
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Not normal, that is crap, make them re-do it...
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08-18-2022, 05:00 AM | #6 |
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Bad install....make them fix it.
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08-18-2022, 06:21 AM | #7 |
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Or find another tint shop to do the job for you.
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08-18-2022, 06:29 AM | #8 |
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Agree... bad install! I have 20%ceramic tint on my car and no bubbles. Go to another dealer... hope that works out for you as ceramic tint is crazy $$$
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08-18-2022, 07:19 AM | #9 |
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The installer was arrogant. He claims it was his first re-do in 30 years, and after reading his google reviews I saw otherwise. Furthermore he stated he can try it again but he won't do it again after that, and said there will likely be bubbles again. I told him to remove it all and refund me, thats what he did. I need to go through and clean the windows thoroughly and prep it for another tint installer to try.
My nephew has a 2022 LT1 and had his vehicle tinted the same week as mine by someone else, with zero bubbles. How much are you guys paying for ceramic tint in your areas?
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08-18-2022, 07:21 AM | #10 |
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20% ceramic tinting the windows and rear was $500ish here in VA. Crazy money
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08-18-2022, 07:25 AM | #11 |
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As everyone else has said. Make them redo it.
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08-18-2022, 07:43 AM | #12 |
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Yeah I’m shocked they would let that go out the door. Find another installer.
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08-18-2022, 09:21 AM | #13 |
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08-18-2022, 09:27 AM | #14 |
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This is the real difference between a reputable shop and one that's not. We're all human and make mistakes. Does the shop stand behind their work at the end of the day, or not?
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