Burn in door panel after window tint

littlephilly · 05-03-2010, 03:41 PM

So upon picking up my Z from getting windows tinted, I found a dime-sized burnt/molten area at the top of my door panel up toward the side mirror. This was caused by the heat gun they used, and I had this done at a reputable shop nonetheless. The owner has reassured me that he has a guy that can make it look "95% back to normal" but I don't know what to do. Has anyone else had similar damage?? BTW my car is not even 2 weeks old, got 500 miles on it...

AK370Z · 05-03-2010, 03:46 PM

No. I have no issues.

I am assuming the tech was careless and hold it too close to the plastic? See how they fix it. If you don't like it, have them replace the plastic part from Nissan Dealer.

littlephilly · 05-03-2010, 03:53 PM

sorry if too large... i'm new to this. Also, would I need the entire door panel replaced or is this a separate part? I wold just look at it but i don't want to open the door again since the windows are not dried yet..

spearfish25 · 05-03-2010, 04:11 PM

If this were my car, I'd have them buy the new part from Nissan and install it. Seeing a 5% remaining blemish would piss me off every time I saw it.

littlephilly · 05-03-2010, 04:23 PM

any ideas on the price of this part? I did a quick search and couldn't find any door panel parts on internet.

some effin day. makes me absolutely regret having my windows done..

kenchan · 05-03-2010, 04:25 PM

yah, check the courtesynissan site and get a new piece. have the shop cover it.

370Zsteve · 05-03-2010, 04:42 PM

Tell them you want a replacement panel. Period.

JB-370z · 05-03-2010, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Tell them you want a replacement panel. Period.

Raise cane...

littlephilly · 05-03-2010, 06:35 PM

i'm going to nissan tomorrow morning and getting a written estimate for replacement.

Some scratches to compliment the burns too... FYI the car has 580 miles on it.

daleks · 05-03-2010, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Tell them you want a replacement panel. Period.

I agree. Be firm and don't get pushed around. Their solution to this should be to replace the full panel. You need to view this as damage done to your property by a business. The business has a responsibility to fix it to your satisfaction.

BTW, should the business ultimately shaft you, feel free to start a thread stating your review of the business. People need a forum to discuss the quality of work done by businesses.

fullmonty · 05-03-2010, 07:18 PM

Hope it works out for you

littlephilly · 05-03-2010, 07:26 PM

Thanks... I'm going to bitch about the trim piece in the 2nd picture as well... Throw that into my estimate from nissan.

pbpd4816 · 05-03-2010, 07:38 PM

Hey my friend, same thing happened to me. The tint shop that done it is replacing the door panel. Took them a long time time but they finally came around.

littlephilly · 05-04-2010, 06:12 PM

The place i got my windows done was really good about making it better. I've got a new door panel on the way.

370Zsteve · 05-04-2010, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlephilly

The place i got my windows done was really good about making it better. I've got a new door panel on the way.

Our work is done here

05-03-2010, 03:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
littlephilly Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NY Posts: 31 Drives: 09 370z 6MT Touring Rep Power: 15	Burn in door panel after window tint So upon picking up my Z from getting windows tinted, I found a dime-sized burnt/molten area at the top of my door panel up toward the side mirror. This was caused by the heat gun they used, and I had this done at a reputable shop nonetheless. The owner has reassured me that he has a guy that can make it look "95% back to normal" but I don't know what to do. Has anyone else had similar damage?? BTW my car is not even 2 weeks old, got 500 miles on it...

05-03-2010, 03:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	No. I have no issues. I am assuming the tech was careless and hold it too close to the plastic? See how they fix it. If you don't like it, have them replace the plastic part from Nissan Dealer. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	If this were my car, I'd have them buy the new part from Nissan and install it. Seeing a 5% remaining blemish would piss me off every time I saw it. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	Tell them you want a replacement panel. Period. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

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05-03-2010, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
littlephilly Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NY Posts: 31 Drives: 09 370z 6MT Touring Rep Power: 15	sorry if too large... i'm new to this. Also, would I need the entire door panel replaced or is this a separate part? I wold just look at it but i don't want to open the door again since the windows are not dried yet..

05-03-2010, 04:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
littlephilly Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NY Posts: 31 Drives: 09 370z 6MT Touring Rep Power: 15	any ideas on the price of this part? I did a quick search and couldn't find any door panel parts on internet. some effin day. makes me absolutely regret having my windows done..

05-03-2010, 04:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, check the courtesynissan site and get a new piece. have the shop cover it.

05-03-2010, 06:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
littlephilly Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NY Posts: 31 Drives: 09 370z 6MT Touring Rep Power: 15	i'm going to nissan tomorrow morning and getting a written estimate for replacement. Some scratches to compliment the burns too... FYI the car has 580 miles on it.

05-03-2010, 07:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
littlephilly Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NY Posts: 31 Drives: 09 370z 6MT Touring Rep Power: 15	Thanks... I'm going to bitch about the trim piece in the 2nd picture as well... Throw that into my estimate from nissan.

05-03-2010, 07:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
pbpd4816 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pine Bluff, Arkansas Posts: 103 Drives: 09 370z B+S 6MT Blk Rep Power: 15	Hey my friend, same thing happened to me. The tint shop that done it is replacing the door panel. Took them a long time time but they finally came around.

05-04-2010, 06:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
littlephilly Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NY Posts: 31 Drives: 09 370z 6MT Touring Rep Power: 15	The place i got my windows done was really good about making it better. I've got a new door panel on the way.

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