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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 05:47 PM
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window tint scratches help

i want to have my car re-tinted. i noticed that my current tint has some fine scratches on the windows. is this a common problem with 202s or do i just have dirty inner door trims?
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 04:11 PM
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I have scratches in mine as well. they're pretty noticable. Unfortunatley, the only way to fix it is to pay up for new tint.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 04:23 PM
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search the forums and u can find out how to fix this so that ur window tint doesnt scratch anymore.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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If your window system is like the 203, then your film could be getting scratched from an internal window part. Now moleskin or felt is used as a buffer to eliminate this problem. Price range is from $10-$25 per door. I think it is worth it unless, you have a shop that will replace the tint if it scratches. I only know of a couple that do this........
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Can anyone recommend a very good window tinting shop in Los Angeles, preferably either in South Bay or Simi Valley areas.
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Also, what brand of tint is a very good brand? I have heard of Huber Optik. Does anyone have this tint currently?
Awiner the moderator said there is a good shop in North Hills....
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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If your window system is like the 203, then your film could be getting scratched from an internal window part. Now moleskin or felt is used as a buffer to eliminate this problem. Price range is from $10-$25 per door. I think it is worth it unless, you have a shop that will replace the tint if it scratches. I only know of a couple that do this........

Awiner the moderator said there is a good shop in North Hills....
Thanks for the advice. I think North Hills is quite a drive. It's okay, I have this guy in Torrance, I will just tell him to put a felt or moleskin strip. I will let you know how the tinting goes in a couple of weeks.

Incidentally, I notice you have Vogtland springs? Is that the only aftermarket ones you've fitted? I am planning on getting H&Rs, I just thought you can help me with some feedback on springs.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 12:39 AM
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mine scratched so I'm taking it back sometime soon to have replaced for FREE. I'm going to drop the % too 20% front 5% rear. Oh and the back is pealing too, only after 4 months
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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hey eurowerkzz,

what brand of film do you have? let me know after you get it re-tinted how it goes. do you want to try putting a felt strip on the inside trim?

i don't know yet about the %, 20 is i think too dark for me. let us know how your re-tinting goes.
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 06:15 PM
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hey eurowerkzz,

what brand of film do you have? let me know after you get it re-tinted how it goes. do you want to try putting a felt strip on the inside trim?

i don't know yet about the %, 20 is i think too dark for me. let us know how your re-tinting goes.

A piece of felt? I dunno how to take apart the side, hopefully I get around to it this week.

I wish I went 20% all around, but maybe I'll have to do 5% all around so it all matches
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