Notices
Body Interior Exterior Lighting

window auto-up/down feature pbm when getting tint?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-27-2010, 10:12 PM
  #1  
cbaywolf
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
cbaywolf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
window auto-up/down feature pbm when getting tint?

i am about to get some tinting done to all of my windows- is this a problem with the g37 since the windows automatically go up and down in that it won't allow the tint to dry properly? and does the fact that we have auto windows which move every time shorten the life-expectancy of the tint job (assuming it's done well and up to standards)?
Old 02-27-2010, 10:52 PM
  #2  
2008G-Man
Registered User
 
2008G-Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South West FL
Posts: 2,736
Received 167 Likes on 139 Posts
I had a tint guy I asked say the up/down will be OK for drying, etc ....he did say the the pillar-less window will probably develop some peeling over time. Get the life time warranty tint and they will just redo the window if/when that starts to happen.

This is because if you have a pillar, that's what you usually grab to close the door but without your hands are usually on the window edge somewhere.
Old 02-27-2010, 11:15 PM
  #3  
x95stacey
Registered User
 
x95stacey's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Detroit, MI
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by cbaywolf
i am about to get some tinting done to all of my windows- is this a problem with the g37 since the windows automatically go up and down in that it won't allow the tint to dry properly? and does the fact that we have auto windows which move every time shorten the life-expectancy of the tint job (assuming it's done well and up to standards)?
I had no issues with the tint on my 04. The tint shop just ran the heat gun over the edges a few extra times to help it dry before I even left the place.
Old 02-28-2010, 12:22 AM
  #4  
BHB 91
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
BHB 91's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Norman, OK
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I just had my windows tinted yesterday. I actually had mine done with a contractor out of my local dealer who has tinted a lot of the G's. He taped the switch on the bottom of the door jam which controls the interior lights and the auto up feature on the windows. I was advised to keep this on for the first day and then remove it. I still need to wait 2 to 4 more days before I actually roll the windows all the way down. By doing all this, it is supposed to ensure a good life on the tint but I also have a lifetime warranty in case it doesn't.
Old 02-28-2010, 01:32 AM
  #5  
Canadian144
Registered User
 
Canadian144's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 306
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
No problem with mine, tint has been on since the end of December.
Old 02-28-2010, 09:11 AM
  #6  
cbaywolf
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
cbaywolf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
interesting idea on taping the trigger for the lights/door sensor- i just wonder if it could be dangerous to the window if it *doesn't* move up or down- i mean is it really necessary to insure it doesn't crack, or does it just make for a better seal for water purposes only. anyway- thanks for the input.
Old 02-28-2010, 09:32 AM
  #7  
WhosUrBuddiee
Banned
iTrader: (1)
 
WhosUrBuddiee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,915
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
A proper tint shop will use a heat gun to dry and seal the tint.
Old 03-02-2010, 01:19 PM
  #8  
csnpsu
Registered User
 
csnpsu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Skilllman, NJ
Posts: 303
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Just make sure it is a good place and there is a decent warranty. I had no problems.
Old 03-02-2010, 01:27 PM
  #9  
Xaran
Registered User
 
Xaran's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Had my G done and my sons 2010 Mustang Gt they both have the windows that move on door open /close. The guy at my shop said no problem a lot of cars have this now , they just use a heat gun to be sure the edge is dry. and dont roll it all the way down for 48 hr
Old 03-02-2010, 02:32 PM
  #10  
InfiniDrew
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
InfiniDrew's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: NW Florida (the panhandle)
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
When I got mine done last August, my tint shop guys said a lot of frameless windows do this auto roll up/down when you open the doors. I remember him saying there was a screw in the door or door sill that deactivates the system and leaves it all the way up. It is there specifically so they can do the tint (or any window maint. too).

I also wasn't supposed to roll down my window for a week after it was put in (other than the small auto roll down when you open the door...you still need it to do that to get out).
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RexHavoc
Private Classifieds
4
10-02-2015 11:47 AM
LLBj5
G37 Coupe
4
09-30-2015 02:57 PM
Irishcurtis
G's FS
1
09-30-2015 11:39 AM
Wreckreation
G's FS
1
09-21-2015 06:27 PM



Quick Reply: window auto-up/down feature pbm when getting tint?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:56 PM.