2005-2014 Mustangs Discussions on the latest S197 model Mustangs from Ford.

Factory Window Tint Bubbling

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 05:57 PM
  #1  
tmsmith's Avatar
tmsmith
Thread Starter
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 565
From:
Default Factory Window Tint Bubbling

I own a 08 4.0 Mustang and have noticed that my back glass looks like it is "bubbling" (I think this would be the correct word). I've tried to get pictures and the camera just doesn't pick it up. I've had a couple of people look at it and they've all said that it doesn't seem like it should be doing it.

I've wanted to take it to the dealership and get them to look at it but I'm afraid of what they may say. If they do correct it (hoping it is under warranty) there is no telling what kind of stuff could go wrong (leaks for one). Should I be worried about taking it to the dealer and correcting the problem? If I did, I would also get them to look at my right passenger side speaker for the rattle and the air bag recall.

I'm looking for any kind of in sight or related problems that anyone else has had. Thanks!
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 06:03 PM
  #2  
jahudso2's Avatar
jahudso2
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,599
From:
Default RE: Factory Window Tint Bubbling

Did you use amonia to clean your rear window from the inside?
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 06:05 PM
  #3  
tmsmith's Avatar
tmsmith
Thread Starter
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 565
From:
Default RE: Factory Window Tint Bubbling

ORIGINAL: jahudso2

Did you use amonia to clean your rear window from the inside?
I have never cleaned the inside of the rear window. I've only cleaned it (outside) when washing the car with Armor All Ultra Shine Wash & Wax and I'm sure to never let it sit.
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 06:09 PM
  #4  
ArcticFrog's Avatar
ArcticFrog
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 465
From: North part of the South
Default RE: Factory Window Tint Bubbling

It's not bubbling, its just the checkerboard pattern the UV tint has in the glass. It's normal and nothing can be done at the dealership. Sometimes you can see it better than others and if you put on polarized sunglasses the pattern POPS out at you. Most automakers use this kind of UV glass in their autos now, it's not just Ford.
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 06:10 PM
  #5  
99flhr's Avatar
99flhr
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 431
From:
Default RE: Factory Window Tint Bubbling

^ makes sense, I guess that`s why the camera can`t "see" it
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 06:15 PM
  #6  
ArcticFrog's Avatar
ArcticFrog
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 465
From: North part of the South
Default RE: Factory Window Tint Bubbling

The person in this thread managed to get a pic of it...is this what you're seeing?

https://mustangforums.com/m_3908083/tm.htm
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 06:19 PM
  #7  
tmsmith's Avatar
tmsmith
Thread Starter
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 565
From:
Default RE: Factory Window Tint Bubbling

ORIGINAL: ArcticFrog

The person in this thread managed to get a pic of it...is this what you're seeing?

https://mustangforums.com/m_3908083/tm.htm
That is exactly what I'm seeing!

.... its normal...? [:'(]
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 06:49 PM
  #8  
Burnsy's Avatar
Burnsy
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,209
From: CT
Default RE: Factory Window Tint Bubbling

yes
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 06:50 PM
  #9  
tmsmith's Avatar
tmsmith
Thread Starter
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 565
From:
Default RE: Factory Window Tint Bubbling

Thank you very much for the quick help.

Glad its not just me then!
Old Apr 15, 2008 | 06:51 PM
  #10  
one eyed willy's Avatar
one eyed willy
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,263
From: Lakeland/Mulberry FL
Default RE: Factory Window Tint Bubbling

if you get the windows tinited by someone,that all goes away and you cant see it.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:41 AM.