Hauntednsk

Hi guys,

My Forester has factory tinted rear and rear side windows. I am considering to tint the front side windows, however, my concern is front side windows have multiple tiny scratched and dirt prints afrer rolling down and up:
I am afraid that after tinting, the film will be covered with scratches in a short time and is going to be looking like sh&+.

Can i just clean something inside and fix to stop scratching?
Do you guys have similar issues?

Please advise.

Thanks.

jaygsi

iTrader: (46)

Yes mate there basically small pads each side of the glass, there right at the top. They sometimes get dirt in them and it gets dragged along the glass.

You can buy new ones, although mine cleared up on there own and no longer scratch the glass. You can buy replacement ones. Or clean old ones.

Hauntednsk

Thank you @jaygsi will clean them first

jaygsi

iTrader: (46)

No problem, let us know how you get on.

john_d

Isn't it illegal to tint the front?

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Rusti

iTrader: (4)

He's not from the UK

jaygsi

iTrader: (46)

Not if you use a light legal tint no.

Rusti

iTrader: (4)

5% isnt it? which seems pointless.

jaygsi

iTrader: (46)

No clue, but think some car manufacturers offer it from new.

john_d

Hauntednsk

In Manitoba, Canada where I am from, you can tint front windows with 50% tinting film by law.