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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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i got my car tinted on friday n da guy said it wud see some bubbling for couple day its been like 4 days and i still see like 2-4 bubbles 2 are kinda like the size of half a dime the otehrs r small...is this normal or what
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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not normal, get your money back
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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... it is normal.

the sun will heat it up and settle out the bubbles. if they are still there in a week call the place and let them know. but dont be concerned after just 2 days. and leave it out in the sun.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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never heard of that. i didnt have bubbles n neither did my friends. i would get your money back
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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i'm joking i dont know anything about tint, but i did stay at a holiday inn express last night
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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^^^wow and yeah i went back today turns out the bubble was irregular so they re did it came out nice...
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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i would call them because i used to install tint and when the cars left they had no bubbles nor would they ever create bubbles. If it did i gave them my personal cellphone and would go to wherever they are and fix it on the spot.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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What brand of tint did they use?

Dime sized bubbles are definitely NOT normal (well, normal for a $h!tty intaller I guess)

I'd take it back and have them attempt a fix with a heat gun or re-apply a new sheet correctly...
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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It is normal depending on what you are seeing. There is a difference between water spots and bubbles. If its dime sized and can be seen mostly from the inside that outside it may be a pocket of water which was not fully squeegeed out. This will clear up by itself. Bubbles are pockets of air that can be seen mostly on the outside which may clear up also.

It usually takes some time for tint to fully cure.
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