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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 09:16 AM
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Had my front windows done to match the rear. Looking for some extra shade from the sun. Black truck, any little bit helps. I went 20% as most on here say it matches well. You can not tell from pics but it is a tiny bit darker then the rear windows. So so happy with the job, I have a few bubbles you can see on the drivers side from the out side of the truck. Also looks like a scratch on the passanger side. I hate to be picky but when you pay to have it done I would like it to look good. I am waiting a couple more days to see if bubbles go away.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 10:00 AM
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Looks great!

I'm no expert, but I've never, ever had bubbles remain after having windows tinted. Bubbles should be removed during installation using a squeegee; the only thing you may see for a day or two is the film solution "rainbow streak" until it dries.

Just my opinion - I'd take it back to your installer before the film dries completely and have it done right.

Again, I'll be corrected if I'm wrong, but there shouldn't be bubbles if the film was properly squeegee'd at install. He missed some places. I highly doubt they're just going to disappear.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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Is it water bubbles or air bubbles? It's not common but it does happen. Water bubbles will dry and disappear. Air bubbles look whiter and will be there forever and should be redone.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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when i got my fronts done i had a few bubbles in them when i picked it up, but once they dried completely they disapeared.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 10:46 AM
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they are air bubbles. If it were one or two Id say what the heck. I have about 20 on my drivers side. Really nice guy, refered by a friend of mine. It has done 5 cars for my friend with zero issues. You really cant see them from the inside. You can really see them from the out side.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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Looks good. I have a 97 Grand Cherokee and was thinking about doing the front doors over the weekend to match the rears. Got a black Jeep too.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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they are air bubbles. If it were one or two Id say what the heck. I have about 20 on my drivers side. Really nice guy, refered by a friend of mine. It has done 5 cars for my friend with zero issues. You really cant see them from the inside. You can really see them from the out side.
Bring it back to him. If he stands by his work, he'll redo the window.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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I tint windows. What color are they? Leave it in the sun
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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They are little white bubbles. Little bit larger than a ink pin. Several of them. Think the sun will take them out?
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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I had my tint done a few weeks ago (same as yours), and it had a couple small bubbles. A day or two later they were gone. Give it a few days, and if it's still there, then go back to get it re-done.
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