I was wondering if there is any way that you can fix the tint around the dot matrix that did not adhere quite right. I have heard of using vinyl to correct this, but can a shop fix it pretty easily?

 

you might get more answers if you posted in the main forums like the TL or CL. But some tinters sand the dots down and then tint over them and some use vinyl. I have it sanded down and tinted over and it looks perfect.

 

the tint guy i took my cl to did an AMAZING job witht the dot matrix... there is really no one way to fix it other then, get it retinted with a better guy...

 

how did you sand the dots....the only thing keeping me from tinting the front window is the dots that go all the way around.....

 

There are a few options I know of:

-retint, glue the corners
-retint, sand the matrix
-paint the edging
-line the edging with vinyl
-line it with electrical tape :P

 

The tinter's I have used have had no problems with it. They tint right over. It sticks fine & looks fine to me.

 

same here, my tints been on fro two years no problems and it looks great. He didn't do anything special to the dots...

 

My GTO has very little Dot Matrix, so I had them stop right before. My wifes accord and my old CL were HORRIBLE, I had them paint the dot matrix black (something a good tint shop will do)

 

with sand paper, I did this on my CL before painting, it wasn't the best

 

Ive got 5% on my back window that I applied myself. I went right over it, no problems. It looks fine.

find a better tinter.

 

I've heard that accords have trouble with this, but I have a life time warranty against bubbles, turning purple or any of that crap. I thought maybe once it cured or whatever maybe it would go away, but it just doesn't look good at all. I might go in real soon here.

 

i have the same problem. Its been discussed on other forums and the general consensus is to live with it. I know its annoying but cant do much about it. I also get it on the rear glass around the defrost heater elements...

 

the 6.0....if yes then..........

 

Whats the point of the dot matrix anyways?

 

to make you when you try to put on tints......

 

best answer i've been given is that it's for your eyes to gradually adjust to the light comming in.

 

what are tintS

 

.......

 

They should have known before it happened, and since I have a warranty I will at least try to get them to fix it...

 

ya, google is going to tell you it's window tinting, not window tints

 

Tint is a piece of film, once cut up into pieces is then becomes TINTS!!

 

no it doesn't

 

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the best part is, you are serious

 

Prove me wrong bish!

At least my theory on the whole "tintS" thing makes sense.

Either way i still call them tint.

 

tints defined........

Wiktionary

Dictionary.com

lets see theres a few ways of saying this so.....

 

So, you stated "tint" is a piece of film, you cut it up, you just have more pieces of film....still "tint"

 

My window tinter used clear glue for the dot matrix. Worked fine.

 

Mine was glued down.

Looked like this for a few days:


After a few days of "healing":