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outsider1

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
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Got the Crystalline done, worried about how it going to set though. I've got bubbles and small flaws which I'm thinking will go away once it sets, but the driver side window appears to have some gashing in it from the install.

The installer said it would go away once it sets, but this looks like a mistake to me. They did say they would fix it if anything, but still a pain. Thoughts?

https://m.imgur.com/gallery/MnVKVc9
 
NeedSleep

NeedSleep

Go Kart Champion
Location
USA
Car(s)
2016 Golf R DSG
outsider said:
Got the Crystalline done, worried about how it going to set though. I've got bubbles and small flaws which I'm thinking will go away once it sets, but the driver side window appears to have some gashing in it from the install.

The installer said it would go away once it sets, but this looks like a mistake to me. They did say they would fix it if anything, but still a pain. Thoughts?

https://m.imgur.com/gallery/MnVKVc9
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It's hard to tell just based on that, so just wait a few days. Parking out in the sunlight will help it set quicker. Not sure if the gash you're describing is simply on the surface and can be cleaned off later. Just remember not to use window cleaners with ammonia.

I had bubbles here and there (normal), and all but 1 went away after a few days. The 1 bubble that stayed was in the hatch, and the shop I went to redid it for free.

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outsider1

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
United States
NeedSleep said:
It's hard to tell just based on that, so just wait a few days. Parking out in the sunlight will help it set quicker. Not sure if the gash you're describing is simply on the surface and can be cleaned off later. Just remember not to use window cleaners with ammonia.

I had bubbles here and there (normal), and all but 1 went away after a few days. The 1 bubble that stayed was in the hatch, and the shop I went to redid it for free.

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Thanks, I'm trying to be patient. If you zoom in you might be able to see a bit better. I'm not going to touch it for now though.
 
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L3it3r1

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
Maryland
35% SunTek CXP
Had this on my Mercedes too and loved it.
 

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NeedSleep

NeedSleep

Go Kart Champion
Location
USA
Car(s)
2016 Golf R DSG
outsider said:
Thanks, I'm trying to be patient. If you zoom in you might be able to see a bit better. I'm not going to touch it for now though.
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Oh, the thing along the edge of the window? Yeah that looks like a nick or something. At first I thought it was something on the side mirror
 
MK7.5_Roa

MK7.5_Roa

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Location
New Jersey
They did a good job with the lines on the rear window tint. When they did mine they left a little too much space so it looks strange.


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Lucky#Slevin

Lucky#Slevin

Go Kart Newbie
Location
Staten island
Sooo Do I tint the lil triangle window by the mirrors? I was kinda thinking not too for some reason.. Just picked up my certified pre own 17 gti..
 
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BxGTI

BxGTI

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Location
Bronx,NY
Lucky#slevin said:
Sooo Do I tint the lil triangle window by the mirrors? I was kinda thinking not too for some reason.. Just picked up my certified pre own 17 gti..
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If you don’t tint them you will not even notice them.


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SM075180

SM075180

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Location
Fair Oaks, California
Lucky#slevin said:
Sooo Do I tint the lil triangle window by the mirrors? I was kinda thinking not too for some reason.. Just picked up my certified pre own 17 gti..
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Do it. Find a shop that will do it or it will bug you forever in my opinion lol

I know I had to do it and I didn’t even get dark tint. Only ~50VLT


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WorkhorseGTi

WorkhorseGTi

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Location
Westchester, NY
Car(s)
2015 MK7 GTi SE 6MT
bbarker said:
I was considering my tinted my 2015 GTI windows. I have not have the vehicle through the summers days yet, but can expect the heat in the vehicle. VW quoted me $450 for 5 windows. What is the % tint I should go with. 30% visibility is the lowest by law, but might be too dark. I was considering 50 %. Your thoughts?
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This is mine below.
LLumar Ceramic 35 front and 20 rear.

My guy charged me $250 instead of $225 because of the two little windows by the mirrors.

I’m in NY so basically any and all tint for the front windows are illegal now. But I figure the contrast between the front and rear might help me from getting pulled over more often.

Hope the photos help in your decision making.

PS. The dealer is going outsource your window tinting to a local guy. Why not cut out the middleman and save some $$$$?






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