Super VXer
I don't think I've ever had tint done in the winter, but on my last three vehicles, there were no bubbles whatsoever and there was no curing time. They looked great from the time I picked them up. They generally use heat guns and space heaters and whatnot in the shop to help speed up the drying process - it sounds to me like they stopped a little early to save time. I don't know whether this problem will correct itself over time, but in cold damp weather, I have my doubts.
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Super VXer
That should never happen. Take it back and use your warranty.
Super VXer
Agreed. Take it back!
-biju.
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Super VXer
I concur! crappy install. Take it back now.
Super VXer
Kenny,
Did you ever get this fixed?
I just had mine done today - 15% all around - and have the same exact issue. Tiny little bubbles, hundreds of them - on ALL the windows.
The installer swore it was just fresh and needed to 'cure' and dry. Said it would take longer to do so because of winter...
I'm curious if your windows got better once cured/dried?
-biju.
Super VXer
Thanks for the reminder, I should have posted an update earlier.Originally Posted by biju
Yes, the million little bubbles went away after a week or two in underground parking at work (out of the cold). The view out the side windows is near perfect now. I have to look very hard when it's very cold to see any little diffractions from the bubbles.
I'm happy with the job now - though I do have about 4 or 5 tiny air bubbles on the rear windows at the edges. They are more visible there because the tint is so dark. I'll see if I get picky enough to have them fix them in summer.
Try putting a car warmer in there for a few days and be patient. It paid off for me (actually I was procrastinating and the issue resolved itself) .
Good Luck man.
Super VXer
Kenny,
Your muffler probably 'vibrated' those bubbles out!
j/k
I'm glad your problem self-resolved. Those are the best kinds of problems, right?
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