Ideas and methods .....

[jsmitty6619]

I am fixing to do a strip on the windshield on my personal vehicle and around the rearview and rain sensor is dot matrix in kinda of U shape. I was thinking of using vinyl in this area on the inside. Would I need to put it on before the tint or after. I've been trying to post pics but I can't get one to load. It is a 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander if that helps

[flat rock stan]

I am fixing to do a strip on the windshield on my personal vehicle and around the rearview and rain sensor is dot matrix in kinda of U shape. I was thinking of using vinyl in this area on the inside. Would I need to put it on before the tint or after. I've been trying to post pics but I can't get one to load. It is a 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander if that helps

I always put it on after the film

[msheurs]

I put it on after too. I cut it off on the outside of the car and use the tint as a pattern for the vinyl but just cut it a little bigger

[JJAWS]

I just did my brothers car yesterday. The dot matrix around the rain sensor fills in nice after 2 days. Send me your email I'll send u a pic

[jsmitty6619]

Thanks! I'm trying to darken it up in that AS1 area ;) I'm trying to avoid having to cut the jigsaw puzzle when tinting. So I was thinking trim around dot when cutting tint then just do it in vinyl. But will it look crazy from the outside? I know the vinyl will cover the "Charlie Foxtrot" on the inside. justin.smith6619@gmail.com

[Ryker]

I have painted around the rain sensor a bit outside and then from the sensor to the mirror mount......then there is less to have to cut perfect.

[Tintguy1980]

Painting with a black urethane primer will give it a solid black look (used to primer metal before glass is sealed in with urethane adhesive); just be very careful with the stuff; it may not streak when applied, but it can drip from the applicator onto an unprotected surface and then you really have an issue.

[hawkeyesaob]

Smartie where do you buy this primer? Im sure it would be a good use for buttons on windows like the extended cab trucks and some hatches

[coast2coasttinting]

Smartie where do you buy this primer? Im sure it would be a good use for buttons on windows like the extended cab trucks and some hatches

You just need a blackout marker for those buttons. but an glass shop should be able to get you a bottle of primer. However these days alot of shops have gone to either clear primer or a primerless urethane.

[Tintguy1980]

Smartie where do you buy this primer? Im sure it would be a good use for buttons on windows like the extended cab trucks and some hatches

Auto glass suppliers or search it online under the 3M brand.

Edit: Oops! Didn't see C2C's post b4 reply, so you now have it in duplicate.