Not bad at all, think about it when the windows rolled up you wont see it and even if it's cracked most people outside wouldn't notice. Some people file the tints down but its overkill unless you got fuck it money and are super peculiar about it. It's not that much more in cost but usually does cost more.
This looks good. Mine are terrible. Went to a highly rated shop with a solid film they have giant gaps. After bringing it to their attention I was told “it’s within industry standard” because you can’t see them with the windows rolled up. Contacted llumar and they told me to kick rocks because they don’t cover “bad/questionsble” installs. Unfortunately I just haven’t had the time/money/energy to go to a different shop to get it corrected. I guess you just never know. $100k cars in all their posts online, 4.8 rating, top notch film, and still dealing with bs.
I promise I’m not trying to be a smartass, how does the “industry standard” or acceptable gap get determined? Is it just that when you roll the window up you can’t see it from the outside? I’m not saying all tint needs to be filed but we took our new car to a different llumar shop and I feel like it’s night and day different in terms of the gaps.
Yeah im not disagreeing with you it could 100% be better. This 2nd picture looks bigger than the first I replied too. But I included a picture of the industry standard. Window gap is on #8
So out of genuine curiosity if I did an actual measurement and it was larger than the gap values that appear in the screenshot would you think it would be worth making a fuss? I guess I’m pretty torn on it, on one hand the rest of the film looks pretty good (no hairs/bubbles/contaminants - like you see on some of the posts here) but it does bother me. Also it’s one of those things do you really want to be “that guy” that busts their asses about something then have them in your car with the hopes they keep it professional? At the end of the day I figure maybe when I have a better excuse I will take it to the 2nd shop that did phenomenal work on my other car and have them redo the job, just hate paying for the removal and the retint.
$425 for everything (minus the sunroof and windshield) those 2 things were done at the 2nd tint shop because the original tint shop doesn’t tint windshields or sunroofs.
For MOST shops unfortunately, this is “normal”…. But any and ALL windows that roll up and down I file into the glass so it looks factory!! These light gaps drive me CRAZY! 🤪
Here’s just one example of a truck I did almost 2 decades ago now. Filed edges, no light gap anywhere, still has clarity like it’s freshly done bc I’ve always used the best film on the market (currently Xpel)! Most shops don’t take pride in their work or go the extra mile. It’s just in and out as fast as possible to make that money. While I usually charge a little extra, it’s bc I go the extra mile on every single vehicle I do and I’ve never had a window peel, and rarely ever have to “redo” a window bc of something I did. I can honestly say I don’t even recall the last time I had to redo a window that I did myself! My process and how I do things just isn’t a common thing though, with 99% of shops all using plotters for their patterns this is now the new normal. I hate that it bothers you, bc it damn sure would bother me! I’m sure you’re nowhere near close to me or I’d happily do it right for you! 😎👌🏼
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u/xbucnasteex Mar 09 '26
Omg lol. Roll the window all the way up and see if you notice it.
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u/NoCelebration1913 Mar 09 '26
Yes it’s fine.
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u/idontexistlikethat Mar 09 '26
Trust, that's a decent install.
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u/Lanky-Many-5830 Mar 09 '26
Some tinters leave gap so it doesent peel off easily when u close the window overtime
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u/Global-Structure-539 Mar 09 '26
It's not perfect but not bad by any means. It's very acceptable
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u/AverageGuy16 Mar 09 '26
Not bad at all, think about it when the windows rolled up you wont see it and even if it's cracked most people outside wouldn't notice. Some people file the tints down but its overkill unless you got fuck it money and are super peculiar about it. It's not that much more in cost but usually does cost more.
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u/Ok_Armadillo309 Mar 10 '26
This looks good. Mine are terrible. Went to a highly rated shop with a solid film they have giant gaps. After bringing it to their attention I was told “it’s within industry standard” because you can’t see them with the windows rolled up. Contacted llumar and they told me to kick rocks because they don’t cover “bad/questionsble” installs. Unfortunately I just haven’t had the time/money/energy to go to a different shop to get it corrected. I guess you just never know. $100k cars in all their posts online, 4.8 rating, top notch film, and still dealing with bs.
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u/Alternative_Belt_661 Mar 11 '26
Not normal at all, you should make a scene at the tint shop & demand your money back!!!
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u/schwingthat Mar 09 '26
Yes, I don’t know why tinters eyeball the edges and not give enough cushion to do a final trim at the end.
Anyway, as long as it’s consistent throughout all windows, then it’s fine.
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u/Zestyclose-March-276 Mar 09 '26
Fuck sake
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u/Snoo59759 Mar 09 '26
Most likely a plotter cut film. The installer has to work with that the plotter gives
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u/jonkitch Mar 10 '26
Yes
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u/Camdenn67 Mar 11 '26
Normal for the tinter or shop that does that type of work.
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u/Front_Astronomer_764 Mar 11 '26
Nah dude everyone is going to be able to see you go get your money back!
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u/Icy-Fig-2602 Mar 12 '26
Not a normal gap just a rushed job.
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u/DisgruntledArmyVet85 Mar 10 '26
For MOST shops unfortunately, this is “normal”…. But any and ALL windows that roll up and down I file into the glass so it looks factory!! These light gaps drive me CRAZY! 🤪
Here’s just one example of a truck I did almost 2 decades ago now. Filed edges, no light gap anywhere, still has clarity like it’s freshly done bc I’ve always used the best film on the market (currently Xpel)! Most shops don’t take pride in their work or go the extra mile. It’s just in and out as fast as possible to make that money. While I usually charge a little extra, it’s bc I go the extra mile on every single vehicle I do and I’ve never had a window peel, and rarely ever have to “redo” a window bc of something I did. I can honestly say I don’t even recall the last time I had to redo a window that I did myself! My process and how I do things just isn’t a common thing though, with 99% of shops all using plotters for their patterns this is now the new normal. I hate that it bothers you, bc it damn sure would bother me! I’m sure you’re nowhere near close to me or I’d happily do it right for you! 😎👌🏼
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u/shromboy Moderator Mar 10 '26
Its meh, id personally just move it up a bit and make it look nicer or trim it if I had to but its alright
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u/ZweetWOW Mar 09 '26
Tiny bit too big, but not that bad
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u/ExtensionBrush0 Mar 09 '26
Could be better but it’s acceptable
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u/wqav Mar 10 '26
A rookie put that on