Window Tint peeling
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Driving along and noticed the passenger window tint is starting to come off on my 2010 XKR. Passenger side is even used less, which makes it strange.
Anyone else have this problem? I have never seen this with manufacturer window tint. Figures, I have a warranty for everything EXCEPT the damn windows and tint. pfft.
Anyone else have this problem? I have never seen this with manufacturer window tint. Figures, I have a warranty for everything EXCEPT the damn windows and tint. pfft.
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Odds are that a previous owner had aftermarket window tint film applied to the glass. If so, that's not the manufacturer's fault.
Factory tinted glass contains pigments and dyes that are added to the glass during the manufacturing process. These dyes darken the color of the glass and reduce the amount of visible light that passes through the car’s window. It does not peel off.
https://madico.com/blog/automotive/t...et-window-tint
Factory tinted glass contains pigments and dyes that are added to the glass during the manufacturing process. These dyes darken the color of the glass and reduce the amount of visible light that passes through the car’s window. It does not peel off.
https://madico.com/blog/automotive/t...et-window-tint
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Odds are that a previous owner had aftermarket window tint film applied to the glass. If so, that's not the manufacturer's fault.
Factory tinted glass contains pigments and dyes that are added to the glass during the manufacturing process. These dyes darken the color of the glass and reduce the amount of visible light that passes through the car’s window. It does not peel off.
https://madico.com/blog/automotive/t...et-window-tint
Factory tinted glass contains pigments and dyes that are added to the glass during the manufacturing process. These dyes darken the color of the glass and reduce the amount of visible light that passes through the car’s window. It does not peel off.
https://madico.com/blog/automotive/t...et-window-tint
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Cars that were previously owned in states known for very hot summer weather, such as Florida, Texas, and, Arizona, often have aftermarket dark window tint film applied to reduce the interior temperature.
To the best of my knowledge, all OEM Jaguar X150 side window glass is clear or maybe very lightly tinted.
To the best of my knowledge, all OEM Jaguar X150 side window glass is clear or maybe very lightly tinted.
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Yep all side glass in any new car is now lightly tinted-- but, as noted, not with an adhesive film. (TEST: find yourself a car from the sixties or before this was standard and remember what clear glass was like).
Two possibilities: either the previous owner did it or the dealer may have done it-- a friend of mine actually had to argue that a new car had additional tinting (and the deal fell apart), and the next day the dealer called saying they "located" a car in the same color that hadn't had the tint put on. (Imagine that...)
Long story short, do what that dealer did and have it removed. All around. Should cost you about $50 at a tinting place. If you like the tinted look, start over. FYI good, well installed window tint should last the life of the car.
Trust me: if it's buggin you now it'll make you nuts in a few weeks. Also, the tint guy will confirm that it's an applied film and aftermarket.
Two possibilities: either the previous owner did it or the dealer may have done it-- a friend of mine actually had to argue that a new car had additional tinting (and the deal fell apart), and the next day the dealer called saying they "located" a car in the same color that hadn't had the tint put on. (Imagine that...)
Long story short, do what that dealer did and have it removed. All around. Should cost you about $50 at a tinting place. If you like the tinted look, start over. FYI good, well installed window tint should last the life of the car.
Trust me: if it's buggin you now it'll make you nuts in a few weeks. Also, the tint guy will confirm that it's an applied film and aftermarket.
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I've had plenty of cars without tint, so yes, I know what it is like. Funny enough, my 2010 Expedition...all the windows behind the front seat windows are tinted. Front windshield, front driver and passenger windows are not tinted. I don't like having non-tinted windows. I guess I will have the tint on the Jag replaced and added to my Expedition while I am at it.
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Yeah I've got a very subtle tint on my side windows and something a little darker (but not gangsta) on the rear window, and I've got a convertible so it's a pretty small window.
I love the look, especially with a black car. Also spring for the ceramic tint. Well worth the extra $$, my opinion.
I love the look, especially with a black car. Also spring for the ceramic tint. Well worth the extra $$, my opinion.
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I've had plenty of cars without tint, so yes, I know what it is like. Funny enough, my 2010 Expedition...all the windows behind the front seat windows are tinted. Front windshield, front driver and passenger windows are not tinted. I don't like having non-tinted windows. I guess I will have the tint on the Jag replaced and added to my Expedition while I am at it.
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Yeah I've got a very subtle tint on my side windows and something a little darker (but not gangsta) on the rear window, and I've got a convertible so it's a pretty small window.
I love the look, especially with a black car. Also spring for the ceramic tint. Well worth the extra $$, my opinion.
I love the look, especially with a black car. Also spring for the ceramic tint. Well worth the extra $$, my opinion.
Now in the UK we don't see that much sun, but when the lockdown's over I may get the sides/quarters/rear tinted to their max legal %, purely for vanity as a white car with black pack and mostly black alloys im(less than H)O needs to look a little gangsta to look stock. Thanks for the tip as will look for ceramic types.
Seriously if I were the police I'd stop me
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UK law here,indicates that behind the driver you can have any form of darkness
https://www.gov.uk/tinted-vehicle-window-rules
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Also a shame I can't replace the reflectors in forward of the front wheels with a black or carbon fibre reflective material, as that would be a nice contrast and set things off better
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Driving along and noticed the passenger window tint is starting to come off on my 2010 XKR. Passenger side is even used less, which makes it strange.
Anyone else have this problem? I have never seen this with manufacturer window tint. Figures, I have a warranty for everything EXCEPT the damn windows and tint. pfft.
Anyone else have this problem? I have never seen this with manufacturer window tint. Figures, I have a warranty for everything EXCEPT the damn windows and tint. pfft.
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Dude, it is an aftermarket tint. Unless you want to strip it from all the windows to have clear glass you will need to have the single window re-done so it matches the other windows. I have had roughly 20 cars tinted over my lifetime as I won't operate without tint here in Florida.
Yes, like has been noted, many SUV's now come with rear windows darkened with pigment in the glass itself. Pigmented/dyed glass doesn't peel as it isn't a layer like aftermarket. Was very happy when I bought my Grand Cherokee that I only had to tint the passenger and drivers side door windows, would have cost a bunch more if the factory dyed glass wasn't there!
Yes, like has been noted, many SUV's now come with rear windows darkened with pigment in the glass itself. Pigmented/dyed glass doesn't peel as it isn't a layer like aftermarket. Was very happy when I bought my Grand Cherokee that I only had to tint the passenger and drivers side door windows, would have cost a bunch more if the factory dyed glass wasn't there!
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