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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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I had my windows tinted in early winter and recently I have noticed a lot of small bubbles. Why did these just recently appear? Also, is there any way to get them out or is this a re-tint?
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It's because it's a low-grade tint.

Never attempt to save a few dollars on tint, it won't last.
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Did the place you got it done at offer a warranty?
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by luxury1
I had my windows tinted in early winter and recently I have noticed a lot of small bubbles. Why did these just recently appear? Also, is there any way to get them out or is this a re-tint?
go back and get it redone. Or go to a good place to do it. I paid 400 dollars for 32% all around for sedan. Friends thought i was crazy until theirs starting bubbling and fading.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 05:16 AM
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Thanks for the replies! I did have it done after market but the place is pretty reputable. I think that they will redo it at no charge which is good since it cost $300 to have done in the first place.

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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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You should not have any bubbles!
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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Yeah, for $300 there shouldn't be any issues.
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My friend hook me up with some good tint and only charge 140, and there is no issues.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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Thanks again for the advice! I took it back to the shop today and they are going to retint the side windows with bubbles at no charge and change it from a 35% to a 20%. At the same time I am going to change the other side (no bubbles) to a 20% at my expense and add another layer of 35% to the rear window (which will make it more like a 12.5%). Should look nice when it is all done and give me the additional privacy that I like.
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