i just got 20% tint on my Tl type s now the guy who did my tint said that i needed to put mole skin he said that most acura's needed this or else the tint rubs off is he right or is he just after my money

 

He's right. Do a search. There are a million theads on the whys and wherefores.

 

ok thanks i will look at the threads

 

Yeah when i got my tint done it cost a little more because of that but i'm glad the guy knew about it. At first i didn't really know what to think but i'm glad that i did get it done because nobody wants hairline scratches on your new tint.

good luck :-D

 

yeah but now the cheap ass mole skins which is dr knolls foottape is peeling off so now he has to order some good shit so if any body gets mole skins off make sure it doesnt peel off

 

dont even bother using the mole skin..tell him to cut out the inner rubber seal..its cleaner, dont need to worry bout peeling, and will never scratch the tint..thats what i did and mines perfect..https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162566

 

No increase in road noise??

 

nope not at all..its the best way to go

 

I would not cut out the wiper you will have increased noise without that seal, road and window motor etc. moleskin is a false sense of security, it will also trap debris and can contribut to scratching. the best and only way to prevent scratches are to keep the inside of your car and the windows clean with a high quality film you will not have any problems.

 

i had 2 TL's so far both with inner window rubber seals cut out and havent had any problems

 

but what exactly is moleskin and do most window tint guys carry it? I am going to have my car done (if they fix the suspension at come point) but don't know what this is, or where you can get it for a 2007 TLS.

Thanks

 

Moleskin is a kind of felt. The idea is that it will help reduce particles from getting trapped between the tint and the weather strip/seal and thereby minimize or eliminate scratches in the tint. Most tint shops know what it is, but may have their own opinion about its effectiveness.

There seem to be different types of this material and I *think* "Moleskin" is a trademark or brand name.

From what I gather Acura is one of the few (only?) major manufacturer that does not put a felt strip in conjunction with the plastic weather strip. I am sure you've seen these window felts on many other cars in where the window raises/lowers through the door.

 

I now know what this is!