Peeling Tint

cptnsolo77 · Post by **cptnsolo77** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 4:36 am

This will be the 3rd year I have owned my Vibe, but the tint on the front pass & driver side is begining to peel off. Its peeling where the top of the door panel and window meet. Is there any adhesive that I can use to "glue" it back? I dont really have any time to retint my windows. Just need a temp repair for now. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. Ill tape it if I have to!!!!

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 4:48 am

How far "down" the window has it lost its adhesion? If it's very little/minor, you might be able to take a sharp exacto blade and cut it. I just don't know of any glue/adhesive product that you could use that wouldn't end up quickly failing again. Perhaps by trimming the portion of tint in question, the top of the tint will no longer "meet" the seal at the top of the door and stay on the window. Maybe whomever installed it let the tint end too close to the edge of the glass originally?

cptnsolo77 · Post by **cptnsolo77** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 4:55 am

Yeah thats what I wanted to do originally, but I waited too long. My fault...now I would have to trim about a inch from the top of the door panel lol.

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 5:02 am

I know you don't want to, but... I'd get them redone. You'll miss them without it, and taping will only get irritating and not look good at all. How long ago did you get the job done? Do they have a guarantee? I guess 3 years is too long...

cptnsolo77 · Post by **cptnsolo77** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 5:29 am

I bought it from a used car dealer, so I have no idea who tinted them.

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 5:36 am

How's the condition of the remaining pieces throughout the car? Er, wagon. Compact sport utility? WHATEVER it is we call these things we own! Maybe if there are other windows not looking so good, you might want to have it redone. Shops might charge a higher rate "per window" or a la carte vs. doing the whole car again. If there's other tint peeling, maybe that's the way to go.

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:09 am

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A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:41 pm

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe Â»clear nailpolishNever heard that one, but anything better than what you got i suppose. Try it out.I was gonna say what jkm311 said. Cut it just below where it's peeling. It'll be a temporary bother til you fix it, but shouldn't peel anymore.

SlammedNiss · Post by **SlammedNiss** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:41 am

Would just cut off where its peeling. Re-gluing it won't look good at all.

Blanco_Diablo · Post by **Blanco_Diablo** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 12:13 pm

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audiovibe · Post by **audiovibe** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:27 pm

Cut it where it is peeling, get some window tint strips and retint what you cut off. Overlap the original tint slightly and use it as a guide to trim the new tint. If done right you wont notice at a glance, but you will see the line if you look close.

cptnsolo77 · Post by **cptnsolo77** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 11:26 pm

Appreciate the advice guys! I like your idea audiovibe cause I really dont want to spend money on retinting. Sounds like a simple & effective fix. Where can I get window tint strips??? Also how do I find out what % tint I have so I can match the window strips??? Thx again!

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 2:03 am

AH!I totally knew that but forgot! I swearz!Easy fix that should work just fine. Mad Props to audiovibe

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