Tint Vertical Scratches?

DavidLeSCC · 03-13-2016, 01:25 PM

Hi all,

I just picked up my first 2015 BMW 328i a couple days ago. I got it tinted soon after with Llumar ceramic tint. I have heard on the older E's that the window track was pretty tight and would tend to scratch the tint. Do the F's have this issue?

I tried to research before posting it but I was getting different results.

Thanks in advanced,

David

smithf80 · 03-13-2016, 02:06 PM

It seems like the F series cars don't do this, but I'd wait for other opinions.

DavidLeSCC · 03-13-2016, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by smithf32

It seems like the F series cars don't do this, but I'd wait for other opinions.

Thanks for your input! I just don't want to ruin my HO Ceramic tint just yet. I will keep the windows up for now haha.

DavidLeSCC · 03-13-2016, 05:32 PM

I emailed Tint Protector (manufacturer that sells Moleskin) and they mentioned that the 2015's already come with felt channels. I guess I have to believe them since they were honest and didn't sell me their products. I attached a screenshot below.

joq3 · 03-17-2016, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidLeSCC

I emailed Tint Protector (manufacturer that sells Moleskin) and they mentioned that the 2015's already come with felt channels. I guess I have to believe them since they were honest and didn't sell me their products. I attached a screenshot below.

Do you know if it applies for my 2013 sedan also?

DavidLeSCC · 03-17-2016, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by joq3

Do you know if it applies for my 2013 sedan also?

The kits on tintprotector.com states that they sell the kits for 2009-2013 BMW. Since it says that, I believe you would need it.

wdeerfield · 03-18-2016, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidLeSCC

Quote:

Originally Posted by joq3

Do you know if it applies for my 2013 sedan also?

The kits on tintprotector.com states that they sell the kits for 2009-2013 BMW. Since it says that, I believe you would need it.

That may be because the e92/3 was up until 2013

kangheemin · 03-18-2016, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidLeSCC

Hi all,

I just picked up my first 2015 BMW 328i a couple days ago. I got it tinted soon after with Llumar ceramic tint. I have heard on the older E's that the window track was pretty tight and would tend to scratch the tint. Do the F's have this issue?

I tried to research before posting it but I was getting different results.

Thanks in advanced,

David

This actually happened to my tint on my 2015 328i. I'm trying to find some time to redo it but yea vertical lines appeared when I was putting my windows up. =/

DavidLeSCC · 03-19-2016, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kangheemin

This actually happened to my tint on my 2015 328i. I'm trying to find some time to redo it but yea vertical lines appeared when I was putting my windows up. =/

Thanks for your response! I'm trying to avoid ever having to redo my tint so I am going to install this moleskin tomorrow.

stxf30 · 03-21-2016, 02:09 PM

No tint issues here...2013 335

IndotagSwizz · 03-21-2016, 02:11 PM

make sure they put in the tints they claimed they sold you...my f30 has being tinted for over 2 years not a single scratch

F30silverbullet · 03-21-2016, 05:14 PM

Do it. I got 1 vertical scratch on my front passenger side. Super annoying when you know its there. Makes me want to redo but nobody ever notices, so it may stay for now. Happened about 6 months after tint was done.

Kid Red · 04-04-2016, 01:10 PM

I had this issue on my e90. I just picked up an F30 that I will be getting tinted this week. I bought some moleskin just in case.

RarScaryFrosty · 04-04-2016, 01:33 PM

My 2013 F30 doesn't have felt or moleskin on the window liners. Never had scratches on the tint and I raise/lower the windows frequently.

Kid Red · 04-10-2016, 01:32 PM

I just got the 3M colors table tiny installed Friday so I'm nervous about rolling down my windows tomorrow. Several have said no issues while 1 F30 owner did get scratches. So nervous.

DavidLeSCC · 04-10-2016, 02:34 PM

Wait a couple more days just to be sure. Although I'm sure the weather in Florida has already dried the tint. Did you ever install that moleskin?

Kid Red · 04-12-2016, 03:41 PM

I did not install it yet. I think I wanted to know first before I disassembled anything. I've had the tints for 3 days now with windows up and down with no issues so far. I got the 3M Colorstable tints. I'll keep my eyes on it and probably make sure to wipe the door opening to make sure no dust gets collected.

gotto87 · 04-12-2016, 09:29 PM

Hi, does anyone know if the e91 wagons are affected? I have a 2008 e91 3 series wagon and cant find anything about the tint scratching with it!?
Just got a tint, help is much appreciated!
Thanks

claykin · 04-12-2016, 11:49 PM

F3x cars do not need aftermarket felt. That said, if you get debris between the felt and glass (i.e. beach sand) you certainly can scratch tint. This applies to any car.

wdeerfield · 04-13-2016, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gotto87

Hi, does anyone know if the e91 wagons are affected? I have a 2008 e91 3 series wagon and cant find anything about the tint scratching with it!?
Just got a tint, help is much appreciated!
Thanks

Yes. Any e9x will have this issue. You can easily add moleskin to the e9x though. Just pry back the top portion of the door panel to unclip it. The rubber weather seal can lift out. Either cut the second lower hard rubber blade or apply moleskin to it. It's a simple job

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DavidLeSCC Private 15 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 328i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Memphis iTrader: (0)	I emailed Tint Protector (manufacturer that sells Moleskin) and they mentioned that the 2015's already come with felt channels. I guess I have to believe them since they were honest and didn't sell me their products. I attached a screenshot below. Attached Images
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stxf30 First Lieutenant 94 Rep 389 Posts Drives: '13 F30 335i MSport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i MSport [9.00]	No tint issues here...2013 335 __________________ 2013 GSM 335i MSport
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IndotagSwizz Major 525 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: F30 320i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	make sure they put in the tints they claimed they sold you...my f30 has being tinted for over 2 years not a single scratch __________________
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F30silverbullet Private First Class 24 Rep 167 Posts Drives: F30/335 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Do it. I got 1 vertical scratch on my front passenger side. Super annoying when you know its there. Makes me want to redo but nobody ever notices, so it may stay for now. Happened about 6 months after tint was done.
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Kid Red Captain 107 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 40i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Coral Springs, Fl iTrader: (6)	I had this issue on my e90. I just picked up an F30 that I will be getting tinted this week. I bought some moleskin just in case. __________________ Current: 2021 Carbon Black w/Cognac X5 M Sport Sold: 2018 Dark Graphite 540i M Sport Sold: 2013 Mineral Grey 335i M-Sport Sold: 2010 Sapphire Black E90 335i
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RarScaryFrosty First Lieutenant 79 Rep 312 Posts Drives: 2013 328i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Toledo, Ohio iTrader: (0)	My 2013 F30 doesn't have felt or moleskin on the window liners. Never had scratches on the tint and I raise/lower the windows frequently.
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Kid Red Captain 107 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 40i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Coral Springs, Fl iTrader: (6)	I just got the 3M colors table tiny installed Friday so I'm nervous about rolling down my windows tomorrow. Several have said no issues while 1 F30 owner did get scratches. So nervous.
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DavidLeSCC Private 15 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 328i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Memphis iTrader: (0)	Wait a couple more days just to be sure. Although I'm sure the weather in Florida has already dried the tint. Did you ever install that moleskin?
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Kid Red Captain 107 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 40i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Coral Springs, Fl iTrader: (6)	I did not install it yet. I think I wanted to know first before I disassembled anything. I've had the tints for 3 days now with windows up and down with no issues so far. I got the 3M Colorstable tints. I'll keep my eyes on it and probably make sure to wipe the door opening to make sure no dust gets collected. __________________ Current: 2021 Carbon Black w/Cognac X5 M Sport Sold: 2018 Dark Graphite 540i M Sport Sold: 2013 Mineral Grey 335i M-Sport Sold: 2010 Sapphire Black E90 335i
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gotto87 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2008 e91 320i. Dark Grey Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Hi, does anyone know if the e91 wagons are affected? I have a 2008 e91 3 series wagon and cant find anything about the tint scratching with it!? Just got a tint, help is much appreciated! Thanks
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claykin Brigadier General 1588 Rep 4,553 Posts Drives: various BMW Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	F3x cars do not need aftermarket felt. That said, if you get debris between the felt and glass (i.e. beach sand) you certainly can scratch tint. This applies to any car. __________________ 2023 840GC \| 2021 740i \| 2019 X3
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