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Nit picking window tint job

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by niru316, May 15, 2017.

  1. May 15, 2017 at 11:33 AM
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    niru316

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    How many people have taken their truck back to their window tint shop after 3-5 days of letting it cure? I was removing the 3m logos on my window tint when I saw a HUGE bubble in one of the windows... So I went and double checked all the windows and found a few SMALL bubbles... Like a small speck of dirt or dust under the tint... I know I'm gonna have them fix the big bubble but should I bother with the smaller ones? And I mean im nit picking! Like you wouldn't notice it unless your looking for it... Last picture was bigger at one point... I figure I paied good money for this tint it better be damn well perfect right?

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  2. May 15, 2017 at 11:39 AM
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    HBdirtbag

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    If it's on every window, I'd ask them to redo it, but i'm anal about that shit
     
  3. May 15, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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    Drew05

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    That would bug the crap outta me.
     
  4. May 15, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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    niru316

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    Good glad i'm not the only one lol they claim small bubbles should go away when it fully cures... so i'm no sure they will do anything with the smaller bubbles besides the ones with dirt under it... We shall see... i have an appointment to bring my truck back and have it fixed...
     
  5. May 15, 2017 at 11:47 AM
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    Netmonkey

    Netmonkey Don't be a Dumbass

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    wow... that's bad. make them redo it. i had my front side windows and my visor tinted and the tint is absolutely flawless. that would bug the shit outta me too :)
     
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  6. May 15, 2017 at 12:24 PM
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    BlueBottle

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    I would have them redo it. That is not acceptable. I've had many of window tints done and when done through a good shop, there's never any bubbles. Even small ones. How much did you pay for the job? Maybe it's a cheaper installed with less experience.
     
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  7. May 15, 2017 at 12:29 PM
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    niru316

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    $175 for front windshield 90%
    $250 Front Windows 30%
    Rear Windows 25% may be lighter cant remember, wanted to keep the front and rear as close as possible.
     
  8. May 15, 2017 at 12:57 PM
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    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    get them to redo it.....you paid for a service, it should be done well.
     
  9. May 15, 2017 at 12:59 PM
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    BlueBottle

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    They charged you a good amount. Def have it fixed or ask your money back and go somewhere else lol.

    I want to do my front 90% too. is it noticeable? It's not legal where I live. Hoping 90 is light enough to not really notice.
     
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  10. May 15, 2017 at 1:02 PM
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    niru316

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    Ya im gonna have them fix it!

    According to the tint shop 90% is legal in Florida... not sure about where you live... I dont think you will have a problem tho... it really looks like nothing is there only a little darker but keeps out like 35% heat or something like that. I like it so far! plus i think the windshield is the only one they didnt mess up... lol
     
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  11. May 15, 2017 at 2:31 PM
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    ride2wheels

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    I have the same issues, mines going back. I hope they honor it. I did a cash deal so no paperwork, but it's the shop that does all the dealers vehicle's.
     
  12. May 15, 2017 at 2:38 PM
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    PermaFrostTRD

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    It's temp and sunlight dependent. If it's been 40 & cloudy for 5 days you need more time.

    I had 3m matching the rear factory tint on my fronts for $80. Lifetime guaranteed. If I paid $200 I'd definitely head back if I wasn't satisfied.
     
  13. May 15, 2017 at 2:41 PM
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    R0CKETMAN

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    Looks like trash and dirty water.
     
  14. May 15, 2017 at 3:29 PM
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    louscrw

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    I have those same ones on the bottom of the front door windows under the writing...wonder what those are? But, I'd have everything else fixed...would drive me nuts...and now that you've noticed it, that's all you'll see too
     
  15. May 15, 2017 at 3:33 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    Take back..have redo..tell em take time dont rush job
     
  16. May 15, 2017 at 5:26 PM
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    Florida 85+ and sunny lol I'm scheduled to go back Friday
     
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  17. May 15, 2017 at 5:50 PM
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    joem1cha3l

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    Holy shit my fronts only cost $110 and they did a flawless job
     
  18. May 15, 2017 at 6:42 PM
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    MotoTundra

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    I did tint for the first time the other day. Did the rear glass on a buddy's work truck as an experiment.

    It's definitely easy for there to be minor imperfections, but if you are paying a professional, it should look professional.
     
  19. May 16, 2017 at 4:01 AM
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    Take it back. If you can see it now right after it was done it will get worse as time goes on. Had a couple minor specs like you did on the work van and now it looks awful! You paid good money have the job done right.
     
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  20. May 16, 2017 at 8:02 AM
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    Viper3G

    Viper3G Why isn't work more like this?

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    They need to redo your truck. I have my fronts tinted and sunroof with 3M products and there are no bubbles. Since you already noticed them, it's just going to drive you crazy :rant: if you don't get em fixed.
     
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