Tinting Question (Involves Rain)

newcivic1 · 08-10-2007, 10:04 AM

I got my windows tinted on wednesday around 3pm. And I parked it under the train line bridge last night. I guess it started raining around 4am cause this morning my windows were wet cause some of the rain got on the front window, and some on the side windows. I dried it off a bit with towels, then i payed $10 to park inside a Parking lot for 12 hours starting at 9am.
My question is could a few hours of rain mess up my tinting job?

NIGHTHAWKSI · 08-10-2007, 10:08 AM

tint is on the inside of the window...rain cannot damage it.

**Yodums** · 08-10-2007, 10:10 AM

Just don't clean the inside of the windows for a week. The only thing that can really affect the tint is contact (obviously) and temperatures.

black07coupe · 08-10-2007, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by NIGHTHAWKSI

tint is on the inside of the window...rain cannot damage it.

LOL

newcivic1 · 08-10-2007, 10:23 AM

I didn't know all tint were on the inside.

So if its on the inside, can i still have my A/C on?

So i have to wait a week before i can roll down my windows?

TommyD · 08-10-2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by newcivic1

So if its on the inside, can i still have my A/C on?

No! Don't do that, the A/C emits particles that will ruin your tint job!

NIGHTHAWKSI · 08-10-2007, 10:29 AM

you should have been told all this stuff when you picked your car up from tint...
i usually give the windows 3 days if it is hot/dry for all of them. if it is rainy/humid or cold...give it a week.

NIGHTHAWKSI · 08-10-2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyD

No! Don't do that, the A/C emits particles that will ruin your tint job!

i hope your joking....lol

titleistforged · 08-10-2007, 10:38 AM

if he's not, then that's sad.

i got mine tinted recently. the guy, famous around NJ, urged that i dont roll my windows down for 4 days, that i dont use the moonroof at all for 4 days, then i just use a/c, and to wait 30 days before i wash the inside of the windows with agents that do not contain ammonia

otherwise your tints will dissolve and go

newcivic1 · 08-10-2007, 10:39 AM

I had my A/C for like 30 minutes. Is my tint job going to be ruining cause of that?

**Yodums** · 08-10-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by newcivic1

I had my A/C for like 30 minutes. Is my tint job going to be ruining cause of that?

Dude, no.

black07coupe · 08-10-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyD

No! Don't do that, the A/C emits particles that will ruin your tint job!

Ya be careful with those pesky AC particles. They stick to your tint and eat it up... If you use your AC too much, your tints will dissapear... magicly.

newcivic1 · 08-10-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by black07coupe

Ya be careful with those pesky AC particles. They stick to your tint and eat it up... If you use your AC too much, your tints will dissapear... magicly.

Are you serious?
I'm new to a car, so i really don't know. Please, no joking.

47midgets · 08-10-2007, 10:44 AM

I got my phat tintz and turned on the AC, now they're yellow and purple. DON'T turn on the AC or you'll mess them up, and dont roll them down or they'll fall off from the outside. The more heat in your car the better.

**Yodums** · 08-10-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by newcivic1

Are you serious?
I'm new to a car, so i really don't know. Please, no joking.

Seriously man, they're yanking your chain. Just don't worry about it.

black07coupe · 08-10-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by newcivic1

Are you serious?
I'm new to a car, so i really don't know. Please, no joking.

Ya man, you dont feel those particles coming out when you turn on the AC? You breathe them in too, the inside of your lungs will eventually dissapear too. See what he said ^^^^ YELLOW AND PURPLE!!!

lol jk, you are supposed to use your a/c till the tints are fully cured and shit and you can roll down your windows.

rmfa · 08-10-2007, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Yodums

Just don't clean the inside of the windows for a week. The only thing that can really affect the tint is contact (obviously) and temperatures.

...and rolling down the windows. Don't do that for 5-7 days

newcivic1 · 08-10-2007, 10:58 AM

oh ok. Thanks. I was all scared thinking i messed up my tints.

I got the Ceramic based Tint (Non-metallic) since i use a Portable GPS.
How long are those Tints usually suppose to last? a few years?

rmfa · 08-10-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by newcivic1

oh ok. Thanks. I was all scared thinking i messed up my tints.

I got the Ceramic based Tint (Non-metallic) since i use a Portable GPS.
How long are those Tints usually suppose to last? a few years?

Do you have a garage? If so, it will last much longer than if you don't. Otherwise, it will probably turn purple. I paid more for 3m carbon-based tint that doesn't block my XM/GPS reception, blocks heat and will NOT fade.

newcivic1 · 08-10-2007, 11:09 AM

I don't have a garage, so how long can i expect mine to last?
How will i know when it's time to get new ones?
Honda said it's a life time warranty, so does that means they will put in new ones for free everytime they wear out?

08-10-2007, 10:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
newcivic1 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Tinting Question (Involves Rain) I got my windows tinted on wednesday around 3pm. And I parked it under the train line bridge last night. I guess it started raining around 4am cause this morning my windows were wet cause some of the rain got on the front window, and some on the side windows. I dried it off a bit with towels, then i payed $10 to park inside a Parking lot for 12 hours starting at 9am. My question is could a few hours of rain mess up my tinting job?

08-10-2007, 10:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 8,924 The Stig iTrader: 10 / 100%	Just don't clean the inside of the windows for a week. The only thing that can really affect the tint is contact (obviously) and temperatures. __________________ 2007 Taffeta White Civic Si Coupe

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NIGHTHAWKSI Senior Member Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: long island Age: 23 Posts: 14,741 Ian iTrader: 13 / 100%	tint is on the inside of the window...rain cannot damage it.

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newcivic1 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I didn't know all tint were on the inside. So if its on the inside, can i still have my A/C on? So i have to wait a week before i can roll down my windows?

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NIGHTHAWKSI Senior Member Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: long island Age: 23 Posts: 14,741 Ian iTrader: 13 / 100%	you should have been told all this stuff when you picked your car up from tint... i usually give the windows 3 days if it is hot/dry for all of them. if it is rainy/humid or cold...give it a week.

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titleistforged Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 294 Wayne iTrader: 0 / 0%	if he's not, then that's sad. i got mine tinted recently. the guy, famous around NJ, urged that i dont roll my windows down for 4 days, that i dont use the moonroof at all for 4 days, then i just use a/c, and to wait 30 days before i wash the inside of the windows with agents that do not contain ammonia otherwise your tints will dissolve and go

08-10-2007, 10:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
newcivic1 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I had my A/C for like 30 minutes. Is my tint job going to be ruining cause of that?

08-10-2007, 10:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
47midgets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 354 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I got my phat tintz and turned on the AC, now they're yellow and purple. DON'T turn on the AC or you'll mess them up, and dont roll them down or they'll fall off from the outside. The more heat in your car the better.

08-10-2007, 10:58 AM	#18 (permalink)
newcivic1 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 / 0%	oh ok. Thanks. I was all scared thinking i messed up my tints. I got the Ceramic based Tint (Non-metallic) since i use a Portable GPS. How long are those Tints usually suppose to last? a few years?

08-10-2007, 11:09 AM	#20 (permalink)
newcivic1 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I don't have a garage, so how long can i expect mine to last? How will i know when it's time to get new ones? Honda said it's a life time warranty, so does that means they will put in new ones for free everytime they wear out?