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Wanted to see the number of ppl that have their windows tinted and never got a moleskin kit added to prevent scratching of the tint. For those of you that have tint w/o moleskin have you noticed any scratches or unusual wear?

thanks

KiNG07

i didnt get moleskin..and all you have to do is wait about 4-5 days to put them down.. and youll be fine..i have no scratches but i just got mine done about 2 or 3 weeks ago

TypeSDragon

I will definitely advise you to get moleskin as the TL has a tight trim molding that will cause scratches if you don't get moleskin. You will want to do this right the first time or later you will regret and might need to retint.

snowshreder32

ive had 5% on my car for almost 3 years now and nothing so far. i didnt know about moleskin before i did it but no scratches or anything.

TheDanger

I didnt but my tinter did cut out the piece that scratches everyones windows.

subinf

Started out with no moleskin - no issues. Got some for very cheap, installed it - had some water retention issues so I removed it.

Been about 5 years and no scratches on the tint.

erick3

me - my tints really scratched up.

db78

Can't you just go back and get them redone? I thought most tints come with lifetime warranty?

enigmaos

iTrader: (4)

just scratched up.

ollie526

Mine were installed by the previous owner but they are all scratched up and look like crap from up close. I'm going to guess he didn't pay the extra for it.

DeathMetal

iTrader: (2)

Mine too. Looks like shit.

A SiQ TL

I waited that long, its pretty much mandatory with fresh tint, months later.......scratches

The guy that did mine charged me for moleskin and never installed it. When I returned to have him redo my car, he was out of business.

AtlM5

+1 learned the hard way...o well, I guess I'm getting darker tint next time and moleskin for sure

morphguy12

iTrader: (3)

knock on wood, no scratches without moleskin, he said if I ever do I can just take it back and he'll fix it

it's been 5-6 months maybe

TlYungGun9

I went with moleskin just to be safe. its really cheap and easy to install. my only complaint is that when it gets hot, some glue from the moleskin streaks onto the window.

skyfox23

Didn't do it, wished I would have...my TL-S is hardly driven bought it new, it's an 08 and only has 6500 miles on it, my windows have literally only been rolled down a few dozen times and I got scratches like a mother****er, I would SERIOUSLY suggest getting it done before the tint, my car is garaged and hardly ever dirty so I know its not from neglect or anything like that, I live too close to work for me to even bother driving my car to work so its at this point merely a pleasure vehicle, and I love it dearly but get pissed when I see my window tint scratches...its only the back windows, hows everyones elses windows look, only the back, front or both?????
Eventually going to get them re-done but heard mixed results like glue etc with the moleskin??????

Mug

Same here, 07 with 8,300 miles and scratches. I had the car tinted the 1st day off the lot. I didn't do any research so I had no idea I needed them.

rolan04tl

I had my tints redone because of scratches on all window tints. I installed moleskin and no more scratches. I highly recomend doing this, its a real easy DIY and only costs $6 for the moleskin and about two hours of your time.


I bet you you cut the moleskin to fit the top and bottom rubber separately. If you install the single strip over both the bottom and top robber you should get rid of glue streaks. This happened to me and I had to install it again to fix it.

Red Voodoo

I've got scratches up and down my tint, but I look at it this is way: it adds character. No biggie to me. I'm the only one who has ever made mention of it. I suppose I ought to clean up the juice splatters from my daughters though. That just looks messy.

218TL

i got the protector from the tint guy and it fell off about 3 months later, causing glue streaks which i still cannot remove. i just tore the whole strip off, it was causing too much glue streak.

JackSampson

iTrader: (2)

How the fuck do you buy a car and not drive it? Doesn't mAtter if ou ha e no commute!!!!

TlYungGun9

I did cut it in half that beacuse i read somewhere that it was the best way to do it. for now ill probably just take some goo-gone and clean the windows every once in a while and eventually put on some new moleskin

TypeSDragon

I had a little bit of glue on the rear driver side window, but clean it off with some goo gone. Only cleaned it a couple of times and then the remaining glue will dry up and you don't need to clean no more. Get the moleskin for sure or you will be sorry later when you get scratches.

LaCostaRacer

I have had my tint for over 3 years and have a couple vertical scratches on the driver's rear window. The passenger rear window is OK and both front windows are good too. I don't open my windows much in hopes of reducing the scratching potential- use the Sunroof all the time instead.

J-STEELE

The first time I had the shop do my tint and when I did my first roll down a week later had scratches all over my windows. Later found out about moleskin and added that and had the shop redo my tint for free. I still got scratches but not as much. Oh well, I just said F it, no one else notices it. Haha

PEACE!

flyromeo3

not even a year with my tint and my fronts have vertical scratches. not to many but, enough on my passenger side to kind of obstruct my view of side mirror.

I ordered some moleskin so after i put it on im getting my front tints re-done.

The backs are fine. Could be since i rarely open the rear windows.

Morrissey25

iTrader: (4)

I didn't get it installed... No scratches for the first few months and then they just started appearing. Most people don't notice the scratches but I sure do. It drives me crazy and I know that I'll end up getting them redone at some point... with the moleskin...

JAB00

I have had 35% tints for the last 2.5yrs. No moleskin. When I initially got them placed, I didn't roll my window down for 5days.

It still looks good after 2.5yrs. There are some fine scratches on the drivers side but it's not very noticeable.

Blakestock

I've got 35% on mine and have a couple scratches on it, if you can get it I'd recommend it. The scratches I have are very very thin and you can't see them unless you look for it closely.

Or you can just take your finger across the felt window guard and make sure no sand or debris is in there. Every now and then I'll do that to make sure there's nothing resting on that felt thing that rests against the window

Maddizm

iTrader: (5)

I got 20% didn't get the moleskin... got scratches now... oh... and I'm on Lumar btw... maybe 3M wouldn't have scratched. But I wish I woulda got it now.

paz840

iTrader: (2)

My tint was installed by the previous owner w/o moleskin and I have light vertical scratches.

pwr2panda

yeah i've heard of installers doing this. wonder if it affects the window mechanics at all

sac2006TL

iTrader: (1)

I didn't put the moleskin on my car. For the first few months, nothing... But over time, the driver's side front window and passenger front window are all scratched up. the back two aren't very scratched up, as I rarely roll them down. It doesn't bother me personally. At least not enough to pay $200 to have my tints redone.

murph145

lots of little scratches wish i woulda known about this issue prior toi getting my windows tinted... if i keep the car long enough i will eventually redo them with the moleskin

VQPower37

i dont have moleskin, because the person that tinted my window refused to install them ... now i have scratches on my windows ... in the future i will probably be getting them redone ... so i guess i recommend that you def get moleskin!!

DoostyTL

when i got my tints i didnt have moleskin. second day scratches on both front windows.. i used the moleskin everyone talks about and then the glue started appearing. very annoying having glue all over window i took it off and just used a role of craft felt( i got at craft store ) and wrapped it around the weather strip. it works great and is tightly in the door

DoostyTL

here is my post when i did mine so you get an idea
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...light=Moleskin

ryanAM

i noticed light scratches on my passenger window after about 2 weeks..now i have scratches on almost all windows and some are very noticeable..i highly advise getting moleskin

flyromeo3

still looks good = no scratches

no moleskin = scratches will vary in size and length

flyromeo3

your not supposed to cut the moleskin which is why you had glue streaks.

i was actually thinking if moleskin will hold up during the different seasons we have here in NY.

I have a feeling i'll be visitng your DIY link very soon. =)