O.k., I got Formula One tint on my rear window 38% ultimate.

Here's what I notice, at night, when I look through my rear window, the headlights of the cars is somewhat reflected. In other words, the headlights don't come straight through the window, but it's distorted a bit.

It's a bit distracting. Is this normal or is my tint job messed up and I should take it back to be re-done?

I don't know how else to really describe it. I've never had tint on my cars before, but it didn't use to look like this.

2003 G35 Sedan Black

 

Doesn't sound normal to me. I've had all my cars tinted and never had any distortion.

 

I have all my windows tinted and have never had this issue.

2003 G35 BS Sedan AT - St. Louis, MO
Premium, Winter, Xenon
35% Tint All Around - Clear Side Markers
Custom MB Quart / Eclipse Stereo System
PIAA Hyperwhites All Around & Inside

 

That's normal, especially when fresh. After it dries, it gets better, almost invisible. Don't worry bro....

<font color=red>chinee</font color=red>
2003.5 G35s

 

chinee - I thought this was probably the case - that after it dries, it gets better. However, it's been like 2-3 weeks. How long should I wait before I complain?

2003 G35 Sedan Black

 

2-3 weeks? Giving the tint a week to dry is more than generous, you might wanna bring it back.

 

2-3weeks... certainly sounds like you've given more than enoughtime for drying. Formula One has a lifetime warranty, so they'll redo it, the only concern I have is if they remove the film, that they don't damage the defroster lines or integrated antenna on the rear glass.

I had the rear glass re-tinted on one of my previous cars and when I got it back only two lines of the defroster were working, the others peeled off with the tint. Your installers should be aware of this possibility, but I would still mention it.

<font color=red>chinee</font color=red>
2003.5 G35s

 

I can't see out or in from all of my back windows. O.k. I lied I can BARELY see out of the back 3 windows which are all double limo tinted. Sure it's unsafe trying to change lanes even in the day time, but it sure does look good!

 

I,too, have tinted my windows and have noticed the headlight of other cars sort of being distorted. Its more the the defroster lines on the rear window are reflecting the light. its not that bad but i see what you mean. I must the G looks good with the windows tinted. So i will live with the reflections.

 

ncozby?? where did you get your tint done? i checked with extreme motorsports and they'll do it for 180, but were a little concerned with the passenger windows. reason being the anti pinch thing. sorry don't know exactly what it's called

 

Rbarruti -

that's exactly what I'm talking about. it's a bit annoying driving at night, but I think the time to take it back, the risk of having them rip out defroster lines, etc., may not be worthwhile.

I thought I was going crazy.

2003 G35 Sedan Black

 

ghostie, i've always noticed this with all of my cars. Its normal. As a couple people said, its just the defroster lines in the way, they seem to be more visible w/ the tint applied. Over time you will get used to it, you wont notice them anymore, and you will totally forget about this thread. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]

<font color=green>-Rambo</font color=green>
G35c 6MT DG/Willow/HyperGround/BorlaExhaust