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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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I got my windows tinted today, and I got it back a few hours ago & there are little bubbles all over the 4 side windows (the rear seems to be fine). Is this normal? It's a Formula One tint & was done by a reputable shop, so it's not poor quality.

This isn't a pic of my car (I tried but they weren't visible in my pictures), but my bubbles look similar to this except that there are a lot more of them in my windows.

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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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give them some time. they'll b gone soon
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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that's normal, they'll be gone by a day or two
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by J_Hao
that's normal, they'll be gone by a day or two
That's my experience too, total dry time 3-5 days.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Alright, thank goodness. I've heard a lot about poor quality tints getting bubbles & was worried that's what happened to mine.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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prolly shouldn't open/close the windows imo
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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it depends on what material. if it's 3m stuff like suntek it should dry in a few days, but V-kool takes weeks to dry.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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wow...you rolled your windows...

thats a big no no...can't believe your tinter didn't tell you NOT to or at least put tape over your window switches...

don't sweat the bubbles...it'll dry in a few days and be perfectly clear...
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by truciet
wow...you rolled your windows...

thats a big no no...can't believe your tinter didn't tell you NOT to or at least put tape over your window switches...

don't sweat the bubbles...it'll dry in a few days and be perfectly clear...
Yup...tinter dude should have def taped up your windows and warned you not to roll them for 3-4 days. Roll them up and leave them put for a few...you should be aight.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Like everyone said, you give it a couple of days and your windows should be fine.

You should also leave your windows alone for a few days, don't use them.
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 04:39 AM
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The pic isn't of my window, it's just some pic I found on a Google Image search. I tried taking a pic of mine, but the bubbles wouldn't show up. I haven't touched the windows.
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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Keep under the sun and will dry up faster. 3-5 days.
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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Take a picture of your windows, so we can properly see if the bubbles are from a bad job, or if it still needs drying. Def. duct tape your power window controls.
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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Depending on your weather the bubbles should be clear in a few days, a week and a half maximum. If not then you should bring it back remember not to roll down the window for 24hrs.
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Lexasaurus
Take a picture of your windows, so we can properly see if the bubbles are from a bad job, or if it still needs drying. Def. duct tape your power window controls.
I'm pretty sure it just needs drying. Like everybody here says it's normal, and I called the shop & they told me the same thing. And I just took it out & there seem to be a lot less bubbles than there were before.
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