for those who got tint done..

tru_Asiatik · 07-23-2009, 11:05 PM

tried doing a search but dont think its been asked or answered

for those got it done how did you prevent the windows from auto rolling up and down during and after installation

i know your not suppose to roll down your windows after
and if you do turn it off if the windows is fully up the door wont close beacuse the window hits the pillar

so anyone mind sharing?

FricFrac · 07-23-2009, 11:41 PM

hold the door pin switch down for installation...

Leave your window down a crack and it won't go up or down when you open the door. The installer should do this automatically.

tru_Asiatik · 07-24-2009, 12:54 AM

^make sense
thanks for the idea

OMGWTFBBQ · 07-24-2009, 03:56 AM

Your tint installer should have a clip that presses the door button down so the window is fully up while they install the tint. That way, you won't have a problem with the auto up and down feature.

I had my tint installed a little over a month ago and I haven't had any problems with the tint yet.

tooohip · 07-24-2009, 08:12 AM

You don't have to worry about the window going up and down a tad after the install is done if they install it correctly. ;-)

SiXK · 07-24-2009, 09:19 AM

Like others said your installer should have a clip to use during installation...

My installer applied the tint far enough below the door trim that even if the window went up and down when the door opens/closes it would not catch the edge of the tint. He did my 05 350Z the same way and I had no issues at all for 4 years. good luck!

Alexus · 07-24-2009, 09:55 AM

My installer put big stickers on each, essentially block out, window buttons saying that tint had been applied and that the windows shouldn't be rolled down for 72 hours.

kannibul · 07-24-2009, 10:33 AM

With "freshly installed" tint, are there supposed to be small distortions?

I also noticed an area in the back that looks like the tint was crumpled...

I haven't looked at it since I had it done Wednesday, so maybe that all cleared up - but, I also have a lifetime warranty, so if it's wrong, I'll make 'em fix it!

Alexus · 07-24-2009, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

With "freshly installed" tint, are there supposed to be small distortions?

I also noticed an area in the back that looks like the tint was crumpled...

I haven't looked at it since I had it done Wednesday, so maybe that all cleared up - but, I also have a lifetime warranty, so if it's wrong, I'll make 'em fix it!

Yes, it's water that's still beneath the film. Give it a good week of sunshine and it should be fine, then do a thorough inspection with a flashlight and bring it in to get them to take out any appalingly big air bubbles. Small ones are inevitable. Look closely to see if there are any hairs beneath your tint.

You might notice some water bubbles, but give those a bit more time. It will eventually all smooth out.

CBRich · 07-24-2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexus

My installer put big stickers on each, essentially block out, window buttons saying that tint had been applied and that the windows shouldn't be rolled down for 72 hours.

But the common problem here isn't with people rolling the windows down. It's with the windows rolling themselves down when you open the door.

OMGWTFBBQ · 07-24-2009, 03:21 PM

Your tint installer should have applied the tint far enough down into the weather stripping to not cause any problems with the tint catching when the windows automatically roll up.

VCuomo · 07-24-2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRich

But the common problem here isn't with people rolling the windows down. It's with the windows rolling themselves down when you open the door.

It didn't do any harm after I had my windows tinted - there isn't much window movement.

molamann · 07-24-2009, 08:45 PM

I had to get my driver's side retinted because the tint started peeling soon as I was allowed to reopen my window(1 week.) I don't know what the tint shop did but they pretty much baked the tint on to the window right on the spot so I was allowed to drive off with my window down. Don't know why they didn't do that the first time, more time consuming I suppose?

07-23-2009, 11:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	for those who got tint done.. tried doing a search but dont think its been asked or answered for those got it done how did you prevent the windows from auto rolling up and down during and after installation i know your not suppose to roll down your windows after and if you do turn it off if the windows is fully up the door wont close beacuse the window hits the pillar so anyone mind sharing? __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

07-23-2009, 11:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	hold the door pin switch down for installation... Leave your window down a crack and it won't go up or down when you open the door. The installer should do this automatically. __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

07-24-2009, 12:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	^make sense thanks for the idea __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

07-24-2009, 03:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	Your tint installer should have a clip that presses the door button down so the window is fully up while they install the tint. That way, you won't have a problem with the auto up and down feature. I had my tint installed a little over a month ago and I haven't had any problems with the tint yet. __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

07-24-2009, 08:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
tooohip A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 1,626 Drives: 09 370z CY To/Sp Rep Power: 269	You don't have to worry about the window going up and down a tad after the install is done if they install it correctly. ;-) __________________ Lance KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Stillen Sways \| Stillen Gen III Intake \| AAM HFC \| AAM True Dual CBE \| AAM Comp Oil Cooler \| Hawk HPS Pads \| Volk TE-37 \| Hoser Keg Tap

07-24-2009, 09:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
SiXK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 352 Drives: 09 370Z / 91 300ZXTT Rep Power: 185	Like others said your installer should have a clip to use during installation... My installer applied the tint far enough below the door trim that even if the window went up and down when the door opens/closes it would not catch the edge of the tint. He did my 05 350Z the same way and I had no issues at all for 4 years. good luck! __________________ Magnetic Black 2009 370Z / Pearl Yellow 1991 300ZXTT

07-24-2009, 09:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
Alexus Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 178 Drives: The Beast Rep Power: 16	My installer put big stickers on each, essentially block out, window buttons saying that tint had been applied and that the windows shouldn't be rolled down for 72 hours. __________________ "The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his." -General George S. Patton Jr., 1885-1945

07-24-2009, 10:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 266	With "freshly installed" tint, are there supposed to be small distortions? I also noticed an area in the back that looks like the tint was crumpled... I haven't looked at it since I had it done Wednesday, so maybe that all cleared up - but, I also have a lifetime warranty, so if it's wrong, I'll make 'em fix it!

07-24-2009, 03:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	Your tint installer should have applied the tint far enough down into the weather stripping to not cause any problems with the tint catching when the windows automatically roll up. __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

07-24-2009, 08:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	I had to get my driver's side retinted because the tint started peeling soon as I was allowed to reopen my window(1 week.) I don't know what the tint shop did but they pretty much baked the tint on to the window right on the spot so I was allowed to drive off with my window down. Don't know why they didn't do that the first time, more time consuming I suppose?

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