Are Tint Precautions Needed with the 135i? Felt/Moleskin to Prevent Scratches?

MikesBMW · 07-19-2010, 08:31 AM

I know in my last car (2008 Evo X) that a felt lining needed to be installed in the door panels to prevent scratching of the window tint. Apparently the seals that the window glass rubs against were a very hard plastic and any dust or particles that got in between would horribly scratch the tint.

Do BMWs have this problem too? I have noticed some streaking on my untinted windows so I'm not sure if the felt/moleskin will be needed or not when I get the car tinted.

If you have a tinted 1 series, please share your experiences.

mephiska · 07-19-2010, 11:35 AM

I've tinted mine, no problems with scratches on any of the windows, and I roll them down on a daily basis. moonroof too.

MikesBMW · 07-19-2010, 11:38 AM

ok good to know

tgxmike · 07-19-2010, 03:55 PM

The biggest problem you will have is finding an installer and living with the slight air under the dot matrix.

A good install will heat gun the bottom of the front windows so the tint doesn't get harmed by the window opening/closing with the door.

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MikesBMW Banned 318 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2017 BMW X1 [0.00]	ok good to know
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tgxmike Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 293 Posts Drives: '21 M2C 6MT, '21 Charger Scat Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M2 [0.00]	The biggest problem you will have is finding an installer and living with the slight air under the dot matrix. A good install will heat gun the bottom of the front windows so the tint doesn't get harmed by the window opening/closing with the door.
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