Hey there,
I tried to search for this but came up with a threads that didn't answer the question.
As we all understand it by now, we need moleskin to do a proper tinting job for the most part. I dont mind using it as a precautionary measure no matter which brand i use. However, reading about a couple of people's moleskin that the adhesive melted in the summer and got sticky and all over the window kind of concerns me a little bit.

According to the seller here that sells the moleskin, he states on his website that he has worked it out with the manufacturer to make the adhesive stronger against heat and moisture. Has anyone used any of the new stuff?

I'm in Ga so heat will be an issue for me especially when summertime comes around.

Discuss.

 

I had the moleskin (purchased through the vender here on Azine.com) applied and it streaks like a motherf**er!! I live in NC so I imagine the heat in GA should make matters worse.

End of discussion.

 

Yeah. I've heard of problems with the moleskin and streaking.
That's why I ended up not getting it.

Streaking :shakehead

 

But do you have scratches in your tint?

 

If I had to do it again I wouldn't get the moleskin, bad choice since it leaves streaks on glass, especially since I live in Cali.

 

Hey... for those of you who have actually taken the door panel off before. I went out to my TSX and took a nice long look at the rubber peice that's opposite the felt. The two peices seem to be the same length and dimensions. Is it possible to buy that felt peice and replace the rubber peice with it?

hmm... Anyone have a pic of the door that's broken down into the parts? like the parts catalog? I think this just might work. From what i can see, it looks like they go on the same way.

Come on guys, help me out. I think i'm onto something here.

 

Here's the parts site: http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...tcgry1=INTEGRA

 

Hmm... i dont think that includes the rubber strip that goes on the inside that's scratching the tint. I tried searhing on that website but came up with nothing. Does anyone have a picture of what the door looks like with the panel off and the felt part showing that's on the outside?

 

You need to install a small strip of mole skin. A 1/4 inch strip should do the trick. ½ and inch strips seem to be folding off the blade a bit which causes a bit of glue to stick to the glass. It’s not hard to remove the glue though guys.

The new stuff seems to be working better though.

Also make sure you clean the blade EXTEMLY well before you install the moleskin and it should not streak.

I have had mine on for over 1 1/2 years with no streaking and I live in FLORIDA.

You have to install it correctly. Take your time and it will pay off in the end.

I also include an extra strip for each window just in case you have problems installing it or feel the need to do it again in the future.

Cheers

 

I went to a local fabric store and purchased two sheets of black adhesive-backed felt. Cutting each strip to size was a pain in the ass, but I've had tints for over a year and have had absolutely no problems.

 

I just had my 20's put to 5's, and they are scratching like woah, so i just ordered the TSX kit to prevent it from getting any worse.

 

If you use a razor sharp knife.......the skin comes right off the mole......... j/k
I don't use it and my tint is fine.........been about a year now.

 

I've had my Johnson tints for 18 months now, no moleskin, zero scratches.