window tint

[acrbill]

Back when I had my 07 I know there was an issue with the tint getting scratched up so people were installing moleskin to prevent this.

Has the issue been rectified on the 2010+?

 

[luillo]

Back when I had my 07 I know there was an issue with the tint getting scratched up so people were installing moleskin to prevent this.

Has the issue been rectified on the 2010+?

Nope!!!! Mine is a 5.0 built in June 2010 and it sucks now. It used to be ok but now it squeak really loud when cold on the very end back close to the handle. i clean that rubber piece in the corner and help a lot but i still have the protector strip i bought for my 2009 and i will see if it fit then install it.

 

[stkjock]

moved

http://s197forum.com/forum/announcement.php?f=19

http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27605

http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30272

 

[stang1971]

if its a good tint job and you keep it clean you wont get those scratches... i do tinting for a living and all my mustang windows have looked great years and years after getting them done.

 

[acrbill]

Why don't you read those links you posted before you moved the thread? My question is technical in nature.

 

[stkjock]

Why don't you read those links you posted before you moved the thread? My question is technical in nature.

Sorry not in the view of this board

 

[acrbill]

No wonder I keep seeing post on other forums from people who fled this forum never to return.

 

[stkjock]

No wonder I keep seeing post on other forums from people who fled this forum never to return.

and yet the membership and daily on-line users continues to increase.

to each his own.

 

[808muscle]

Tint protectors are so easy to install, dont chance it.

 

[isthatguy]

My tint guy put felt lining in the door jams so my tint won't scratch... Easy fix

 

[bumblebee06]

Icebguy14 (Jeff) has a 2010 and does have scratches. i recommend this (http://www.tintprotector.com/ford/window_tint_scratch.htm) to eliminate all possibility. $30 can save a re-do of tint in the future.

 

[flgt]

Icebguy14 (Jeff) has a 2010 and does have scratches. i recommend this (http://www.tintprotector.com/ford/) to eliminate all possibility. $30 can save a re-do of tint in the future.

+1000

I've had Tint Protector felt on three of my cars for years now with no problems.

It's highly recommended.

 

[HellsBells]

I was told the 08-09 would be okay. mine seems to already have some felt there, though it's not super soft or anything but my tint has been holding up.

 

[bumblebee06]

I was told the 08-09 would be okay. mine seems to already have some felt there, though it's not super soft or anything but my tint has been holding up.

thats because those years they changed the window weather stripping, some guys have gone to ford part sites and have ordered the 08-09 weather stripping and fixed the scratching issue. really depends on the car itself.

 

[flgt]

Icebguy14 (Jeff) has a 2010 and does have scratches. i recommend this (http://www.tintprotector.com/ford/window_tint_scratch.htm) to eliminate all possibility. $30 can save a re-do of tint in the future.

Thanks for the link bumblebee. You are a wealth of info for sure!

 

[bumblebee06]

Thanks for the link bumblebee. You are a wealth of info for sure!

lol your welcome. always lookin to help the S197 as they helped me.

 

[69Mach1-409]

Mine were done in March of 08 on my Oct 2007 build 2008 GT. No moleskin added and no special attention paid to anything, just tint, and it still looks like it did the day I had it installed.

 

[HellsBells]

thats because those years they changed the window weather stripping, some guys have gone to ford part sites and have ordered the 08-09 weather stripping and fixed the scratching issue. really depends on the car itself.

Gotcha, thank you!

On another random note, anyone notice our windows/doors are really prone to catching tree sap and random stuff? I always find like leaves and stuff in the window slot so maybe that's something to watch out for if you're worried about scratches.

 

[Lone Star]

I have a 2010 and no moleskin added, no scratches on my tint!

 

[BadHabit2Break]

Mine is an 06 and it is bad. Driving at nite is a pain.

I am going the Tint Protector route as stated above and have the tint redone.