Hyundai Genesis Sedan tinting issues

[santiagoc84]

Calling out to some of the tinting experts (and others who have gotten their car tinted).

I've recently gotten my car tinted and it looks really nice from the outside, however there are several annoyances which I'd like to get an opinion on (and to also see if anyone has the same issues):

1. (Windows that rolls down):The gap between the window edge and where the tint starts is about 3mm, much more than other cars I've seen (A friend has an Infiniti G35 and it has about a 1mm gap).
2. (Windows that rolls down): There is a blurry line (about 1-2mm thick) about 1cm from where the edge of the tint starts. According to the tint guy, this seem to be caused by the rubber seal where the window. This is very annoying because I haven't seen it in any other car.
3. (Rear windshield windows in rear doors): All around the edges, there are small black dots in the edge of the glass and it seems like the tint doesn't stick well on there and it leaves a whitish border where the tint didn't stick

Thanks everyone.

 

[ayasin]

Whoever did your tint didn't do a very good job. Those bubbles that you mentioned in #3 are a sign of someone who's just starting out or doesn't really do this that often...they are air bubbles. At best they will stay the same, but most likely they will get worse over time (I had the same problem on a Saab 95). My advice would be to take it back and make them redo the tint.

 

[Gimli]

I'd say all three are signs of someone who doesn't know how to properly install tint getting their hands on your car and/or using poor tint material.

The cheapest tint job isn't always the best...

 

[Mark_888]

Whoever did your tint didn't do a very good job. Those bubbles that you mentioned in #3 are a sign of someone who's just starting out or doesn't really do this that often...they are air bubbles. At best they will stay the same, but most likely they will get worse over time (I had the same problem on a Saab 95). My advice would be to take it back and make them redo the tint.

I think #3 is the dot matrix on the OEM glass. This can be a problem because it can be hard to get tint to stick to it, but I thought it was embedded inside the glass on the Genesis, but I could be wrong (the dot matrix is definitely embedded on the windshield).

However, if you just had the tint job done, the whitish areas may just need to dry out, which can take a week or so.

The tint job done on my car was perfect. Cost was not cheap at $360 using Formula One Pinnacle, which is a high tech ceramic film that reflects a lot of heat, but does not interfere with electronics. I checked out the installer ahead of time, and they have won many tinting contests (trophies were in their waiting room). Also, getting it done in January made sure there were no part-time summer employees doing the tint install.

 

[santiagoc84]

I tried taking it back and the guy keeps telling me that they are all normal and unavoidable issues with the Genesis. I guess it's time to cancel the credit card charge.

So just to be sure, no one has seen all three issues in their Genesis sedans?

 

[scottdk]

I tried taking it back and the guy keeps telling me that they are all normal and unavoidable issues with the Genesis. I guess it's time to cancel the credit card charge.

So just to be sure, no one has seen all three issues in their Genesis sedans?

Pretty much everything Mark said is on the nuts.

Of course without looking at the actual tint job, it would be tough to "really" know.

1. Film doesn't stick very well to the dot matrix

2. The rubber gasket on the window probably is leaving a mark on the film (common)

3. Every tinter does the job a little bit different. When I tint windows, I have the film right next to the top of the window, but not too far where it will catch and eventually peel.

4. Any remaining bubbles between the film and glass take time to dry out or evaporate before it looks great. This can take a week or a couple of months depending on the film. Metallic film takes the longest to dry out. Hopefully this is something the tinter explained before the job started.

I am waiting for the weather to get just a little bit warmer before I tint my windows on my Genesis, so I have yet to find out of any issues of application.

 

[scottdk]

Here is a copy of a Care Sheet from Tintdude.com

This information should help everyone understand what to expect when having tint done.

Drying time:
Your new window film will take about 3 to 5 days to fully dry, sometimes a lot longer depending on film brand, type, and weather conditions. Until this time your tinted windows may appear hazy or lumpy, and it may seem to have water bubbles. Do not roll your tinted windows down until dry!

Cleaning
Window film may be cleaned with a soft clean cloth and alcohol based cleaner or plain water. Ammonia products should not be used.

Black dotted edges
Most cars have a black ceramic 'frit' edge on the rear window. Sometimes this ceramic edge is straight and flat, sometimes it will have a dotted edge. These black ceramic dots are quite thick on most cars and prevent the window film from sticking to the area between the dots. This results in a whitish looking strip trimming the glass. Typically this isn't very noticeable, however some cars have a wide band of dots trimming the top of the rear window. This area is so wide that the whitish looking area created is more pronounced. Unfortunately, the effect is unavoidable.

Seat Belt Chips
Caution should be used when releasing seat belts. Small chips can be made in the window film due to the seat belt hitting the glass as it is released, THIS IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.

Imperfections
Though we strive for perfection in our installations, due to the nature of the product, some degree of dust contamination and or minor imperfections are present in every window film application, also pre-existing flaws or scratches and metal deposits on the glass are often much more noticeable after the windows are tinted.

Small silvery looking spots or 'metal rubs' on some windows are usually found in station wagons or other utility vehicles, and are caused by a metallic object (such as a baby stroller handle) rubbing against the inner surface of the glass during travel. This rubbing deposits metal onto the glass creating a silver or grey stain. Usually these metal rubs aren't very noticeable and often aren't noticed until the windows become tinted.

Night Time Defogger Distortion
At night you may notice that the light from headlights will reflect off of the defogger lines. This is caused by the film having to bend slightly around the raised defogger line, it varies from car to car, and there is nothing that can be done about it