Light Gaps In Window Tint - Acceptable or Too Picky?

[PoopcornPoppers]

I'd ask the shop to redo the window with the light gap on the side. The triangles, try just asking the shop. I'm sure they would be more than willing to help you out. If not then take it from there.

[prominence]

Thanks guys, appreciate the help with this.  I'll follow up with the outcome.

[DynamicATL]

Horrible, but I doubt they will do better than that.  I say that because if they are willing to let the car leave the shop like that in the first place, then that is a normal installation.  See what they say and if no go, then removal and refund.

[MikeP]

I wouldn't want my name on that.

[Slick]

Man, if it's just the gaps on the quarters, I don't know if I would ask for a complete removal. If all the other windows are acceptable except the quarters, just ask them to try again. Being nice helps.

 

Your welcome.

Booms....still all sweet 'n stuff.

[Booms]

[WearTheFoxHat]

Hey guys,

 

New to the forum here and need some guidance.  I recently purchased a new 2016 Prius and paid $350 to have a detailing shop tint the windows with ceramic tint.

 

I have had 3 cars in the past tinted by the same shop/installer near flawless in the past, but the outcome of my job this time feels "rushed" compared to the perfect tint jobs I had on previous cars as I have noticed several light gaps and the job just doesn't seem as high quality as the past jobs I had.

 

I did not speak directly with the tinter but the individual who cashed me out claimed that their tool probably could not cover all light gap without having to modify the plastic seals.

 

Am I being too picky if I call the shop back and politely ask for them to re-do some of the windows?  I am worried about offending them and ending up getting an even worse job, but for $350 I feel the quality should be higher.

 

Additionally, if they refuse to re-attempt the job, should I ask for tint removal and refund?  Is it standard for shops to be open to this?  The shop had a disclaimer posted on only fixing window tint issues that are visible from up to 10ft away so I am not sure how open they are to re-assessing the tint job.

 

I am attaching some pictures for your thoughts.

 

http://imgur.com/JBktkI2

 

http://imgur.com/6Xrhqu3

http://imgur.com/Wxe2Qo7

 

http://imgur.com/vNhvAtZ

 

 

 

Thanks for your help.

[TomTint]

Those are all just hideous.... Not one is acceptable. . I can't even believe shops do this type of work and get paid for it.. Let alone can stay in business.

[limeybastard]

Lol I was going to say repost. As I posted something similar two weeks ago. But comparing your pics to mine, you win on the fail unfortunately.

I didn't bother going back to get mine redone. Less effing around on vehicle the better.

[prominence]

Lol I was going to say repost. As I posted something similar two weeks ago. But comparing your pics to mine, you win on the fail unfortunately.

I didn't bother going back to get mine redone. Less effing around on vehicle the better.

 

I think I've decided I can live with 2 of the main windows and the rear windshield.  My game plan is to politely ask them to re-do all 4 quarter windows and 2 of 4 main windows which all have obnoxious light gaps.  If they don't think they can do a better job than the first install, I'm just going to ask for a removal of everything except the rear windshield.. but hopefully they can just do better a second time around.  I've gone to this installer in the past with no issues, so I have some faith!