DIY tint repair (for newly installed tints)

[Walter]

Instead of going back and forth to the tint installer when bubbles appear on the sides / edges of your tint. You might want to repair it yourself. Observe carefully when they are installing your tint so you'll know the process.

Buy these at any hardware store.



Two spreaders (one pack usually has 2 pcs) around 100 pesos. Plus a smooth microfiber cloth. Spreaders can be plastic or metal. Check the spreaders if the edges are smooth and level. Wrap the cloth over the spreader (2 fold to be sure) and do what the installers do. Repair only the sides / edges of the tint. The bubbles in the middle portion are quite tricky but if you're confident enough, it's also fixable.

Now on to the side windows, this is where the other spreader gets used. You need to insert it in the rubber lining at the bottom of the window to pry it open while you "push" the bubbles downward. Like this:



Check whenever you have time to hasten the curing process. During the day and at night. It is recommended that you push out the bubbles on the side windows even if they are the the center. Just be very careful not to scratch. The bubbles contain water and it is hard to fathom where these water bubbles will evaporate to when they're trapped inside the glass surrounded by non-porous plastic.