Tinting Questions

[Andrewcoja]

Tint bubbles up because people cheap out when tinting their honda civic and do it themselves. It starts out as a tiny bubble and then gets bigger and bigger as the air inside gets hot and expands. It usually turns purple because of it being so cheap as previously mentioned. A good tint and install will not have either of these problems.

[kleach18]

Is there a better time of year to get windows tinted? I've been told by a few people that I shouldn't get my windows tinted in the winter. I needed to wait till spring or summer because the adhesive doesn't cure right in the cooler weather... Just a rumor or is there any truth to that?

[Miko226]

Originally Posted by kleach18

Is there a better time of year to get windows tinted? I've been told by a few people that I shouldn't get my windows tinted in the winter. I needed to wait till spring or summer because the adhesive doesn't cure right in the cooler weather... Just a rumor or is there any truth to that?

As long as you get quality tint like 3M or companies alike all you need is about 1-2 days of good sun for the tint dry properly. However it will dry quicker in summer sun/heat not sure how much of a difference it will be during winter months if at all

[Texan Engineer]

Originally Posted by kleach18

Is there a better time of year to get windows tinted? I've been told by a few people that I shouldn't get my windows tinted in the winter. I needed to wait till spring or summer because the adhesive doesn't cure right in the cooler weather... Just a rumor or is there any truth to that?

Ideally, summer is best because the intense heat cures the film very quickly, within a day or two. Winter is fine as well, but it just takes longer to cure.

Speaking of curing, I know the tint shops always put those "do not open windows" for x days. I'm getting my 128 tinted this weekend (weather permitting!), but I'm worried about the automatic system that rolls the window down a smidge when you open/close the door. Has that been an issue for anyone? Also, would letting it cure for a few weeks in my garage be ok?

[cheshirecat79]

Originally Posted by Texan Engineer

Speaking of curing, I know the tint shops always put those "do not open windows" for x days. I'm getting my 128 tinted this weekend (weather permitting!), but I'm worried about the automatic system that rolls the window down a smidge when you open/close the door. Has that been an issue for anyone? Also, would letting it cure for a few weeks in my garage be ok?

It'll be fine for both questions.

[rsr552]

FYI... if you are thinking of getting Huper Optik Ceramic... it'll mess with signal quality of the fob whether you have Comfort Access or not!

[sixburgh]

I had 3M Crystalline Automotive Window Film installed by Hot Spot in Marietta, GA. Looks great on my 2010 BMW 128i and compliments the titanium silver exterior and car's black interior.

[Texan Engineer]

Originally Posted by Texan Engineer

Speaking of curing, I know the tint shops always put those "do not open windows" for x days. I'm getting my 128 tinted this weekend (weather permitting!), but I'm worried about the automatic system that rolls the window down a smidge when you open/close the door. Has that been an issue for anyone?

Also brought this up with my tint shop. They said they handle that by curing the very bottom strip a bit extra with their heat gun so it's essentially fully set, since the windows are essentially rolled up/down every time you open the door.