i remember reading on some of the posts that after getting tints there was something in the window well that scratched the tint when you rolled down the window. is this right? what should i tell the tint guy about a solution? thanks.

 

that is correct, a felt strip needs to be put there so it doesnt scratch the tint, however, the rubber strip is so tight against the window (to minimize exterior sound) its hard to get a felt strip in there...

 

You have to remove the door panel. My tint installer then cut off the rubber strip, because the felt won't stick to the rubber strip and also it would be too thick with both of them, and stuck the felt directly on the plastic attached to the door panel.

No scratches yet.

 

ouch. that sounds painful. have you had any problems after the tint guy did all that to the door???

 

Ron Ron Ron,

How is the wind noise now?

The Felt stuck well to mine. I think he was lazy.....or he was using the wrong flet.

This is what you need. It will stick just fine and not be too thick.
http://www.crlaurence.com/ProductPag...7.html?Origin=

I would put the felt (moleskin) on yourself before you go to the tint people. JMO

 

meathead and flnsx-Not painful and no problems. No wind noise, after all, it is on the inside and the outside one is the one which would give wind noise if it leaked. I think the original soft plastic rub strip on the inside was to catch the little bit of water that might drip into the door if you opened it in the rain, and the felt will also do that.

This is the third car I have tinted with this place, and he is very good. I also figured if it didn't work it would be a simple matter to replace the cut-off trim piece with a new one, but I kind of knew I wouldn't have to do that.

 

go to a place that uses LLUMAR brand, it is scratch resistant (it even says so in their ad). ive had it for almost two months now with no scratches

 

Had mine tinted with LLumar 3 weeks ago without the felt and I do have one SLIGHT scratch on the driver's window. However, it is not very visible unless you know where to look for it. I preferred to take my chances without the felt because I didn't want the door panel taken apart. Whether or not you get the felt, make sure you let the tint "cure" for at least 72 hours before lowering a window. BTW, scratch resistent doesn't mean it is scratch-proof, just less susceptible to it perhaps than other brands.

 

Wow that's not good. Mine sticks fine and there is anough room. I think he ghetto rigged yours.

Also here is a thread that I started about scratched tint. Hope it helps.
http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65819

 

My tint guy did a great job placing the felt on the rollers, I am not quite sure how he did it, but I have absolutely no problems.