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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 04:18 PM
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Anyone else had problems with window tint stayong on back window? Mine seperated at top of glass from ceramic defrost. Tint guy removed tint from top, which looks crappy to me.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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Mine wouldn't seal completely on the dot matrix stuff. But I don't think there is any real way to get around that. Never had a problem with it peeling or bubbling or anything like that.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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Mine was tinted few week ago. I will keep an eye on that part, my tint has lifetime warranty.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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Anyone else had problems with window tint stayong on back window? Mine seperated at top of glass from ceramic defrost. Tint guy removed tint from top, which looks crappy to me.
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Mine wouldn't seal completely on the dot matrix stuff. But I don't think there is any real way to get around that. Never had a problem with it peeling or bubbling or anything like that.
Over time mine looked jagged at top of window. Tint guy used razor to remove from dot matrix area. Guess ill have to find someone else to retint it, as it looks funny.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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A friend of mine which owns an install shop says you have to do it very carefully to keep it from peeling off.
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 07:45 PM
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It wont stick in the dot matrix area. My tint guy put black vinyl in that area. Blends in real nice.
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverbullet6spd
It wont stick in the dot matrix area. My tint guy put black vinyl in that area. Blends in real nice.
+1 ... I've done all my cars the same way. I always have the tint shop put black vinyl over the dot matrix.
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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverbullet6spd
It wont stick in the dot matrix area. My tint guy put black vinyl in that area. Blends in real nice.
Had this done on my mach 1. Worked great and noone ever knew. Looked pretty good, better than the tint over the dot matrix too
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