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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 02:52 AM
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Window Scratches

Is there any way to prevent vertical window scratches on the clk?

I was thinking about putting the felt lining on the outside as well?
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 08:41 AM
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Scratches

It is helpful to clean the windows frequently, particularly the rubber strips where grit can build up and scratch the glass.
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 09:16 AM
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i've been thinking about getting my windows tinted also, but the weather in so cal has been so gloom that I haven't felt the urge to just yet...

in any case, i hear a lot about the tint film scratching due to the seal alongside the window, but I can't imagine why? I've read in the past that some members feel that 'rubber strip' is very rough, but it feels pretty smooth to me.

Is there any difference between model years in regards to this rubber strip/seal?
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 11:21 AM
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heres the thing

you can get the felt strip on the inside to protect the tint and it wont scratch. However....the window will then be pressed up against the outer molding much harder and scratch on the outside.

That is why I am wondering if you could put a felt strip on the outside as well to stop scratches on the tint and on the outer side of the window
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 01:35 PM
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It depends on what kind of tint you got as well, my old ones had a lot of scratches, I have none on my new one.

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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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bruce... what kind of tint do you have on ur clk now?
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 02:36 AM
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Originally posted by mmgrad
bruce... what kind of tint do you have on ur clk now?
I don't know what brand it is, but it's thicker/stronger than the one I had before.

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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 03:33 AM
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Re: heres the thing

Originally posted by cgmike10
you can get the felt strip on the inside to protect the tint and it wont scratch. However....the window will then be pressed up against the outer molding much harder and scratch on the outside.
When I had mine done, they first sanded down the abrasive portion of the molding. This allowed the felt to adhere better, and makes up for the additional space the felt would require. The best way to avoid scratches is not to raise/lower the windows while they are dirty.
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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i think its crazy

i think its crazy you cant open a window on a benz without fear of scratching? What is the benefit they see in making it so tight? This is definitely a plus for a BMW
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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Re: heres the thing

Originally posted by cgmike10
you can get the felt strip on the inside to protect the tint and it wont scratch. However....the window will then be pressed up against the outer molding much harder and scratch on the outside.

That is why I am wondering if you could put a felt strip on the outside as well to stop scratches on the tint and on the outer side of the window
i'm a little confused... so, is it scratching at the B-Pillar area? or at the top of the window?
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 03:12 PM
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 04:36 PM
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you guys jinxed me...I never had a scratch until sunday. Now theres a vertical line up the driver's side window. There was a small pebble stuck in the window seal. Its hard to see the scratch though, unless you know its there.
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