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Addressing blemishes after installing tints
Had XPEL tints recently installed for my car and unfortunately the place I had them installed at was a very mediocre experience. I had to have the tints reinstalled multiple times within the span of the last 4 weeks as there were scratches and bubbles after each installation/correction
Each time, I would receive the car with overspray, and streaks all over the interior of my car doors. While not being the end of the world, I recently noticed that there was a small piece of adhesive that stuck to my front leather seats and am having a hard time removing it. I also noticed that on one of the windows, the interior plastic window trim molding has started to fade from black to white. Any recommendations or advices to address these 2 problems? Last edited by xtlwulf; Yesterday at 02:48 PM.. |
Yesterday, 03:56 PM | #3 |
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I'd bring it up with the shop doing the work, but with multiple shops involved, how can you attribute any damage to the particular shop? I'd think it would be difficult to have "them" address the issue if not sure it was "them."
- a carpet cleaner like Folex - trim cleaner/conditioner/restorer - https://www.autogeek.net/solution-fi...orer-12oz.html - leather cleaner/conditioner to soften the foreign material. unless it's a scratch
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First time getting tints ever, and when I had the tints installed initially, there were bubbles/lint dust so had to have them corrected within warranty.. 3x times… each time I had the windows corrected, one of the windows would have an issue with it so I would have to go back. And now I have to go again for my passenger side window |
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Yesterday, 04:32 PM | #5 |
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Warm weather is the best time for tint installation as the heat can help minimize/dry any bubbles.
Sounds like a lot of hassle you're dealing with - hope they came highly recommended & will do something to make you happy!
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Professionally tell them that you will have it redone and to get them to compensate you. It's impossible to have a 100% perfect job, but the above is beyond unacceptable.
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Not sure what the definition of multiple is....but it's past the 2nd redo, you need to move on, either compensated or not...
In order for tint to be removed or installed, the guys are using a slip solution or glue adhesive remove and or blade cleaning your glass to remove the glue. The stains you are on your door card and such....could be slip solution but imagine adhesive remove potentially left on the surfaces of the door card or adjacent surface. Improperly handled knife edge glue removal can result in linear scratches in your glass. Most tint remover easily with a bit of steam but even -fresh installed tint- tends to leave some glue behind that will need removal What is the tint shop you are using ? Have you spoken to the shop owner, manager, etc. You may potentially - probably getting the tint redone by the same -worker- who did the originally install as some of the installers are not paid by hr but paid by -job-. so it's rinse and repeat from the same botched installer from the 1st to the current Last edited by chefwong; Today at 08:33 AM.. |
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I'd suggest you cut your losses and go somewhere else. They obviously are incompetent and have no pride in their workmanship. I'd imagine you'll continue to see damage to your car and poor quality work.
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