rchappelear 28 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 So i am planning on tinting my windows on my car. I noticed when installing the window stops into the doors the "L" shaped stop felt was in poor shape along with sharp debris stuck in the felt. I purchased 3/4 wide self sticking velcro strips as replacements. I used nibblers to roll back the metal from the existing felt on both top and bottom. I removed the old felt (leaving behind the black rubber buildup stuff). I cut about 1/8" off the 3/4" felt to fit snug into the metal channel. place the new felt in the channel and used the tip of a needle nose to re-roll the metal to lock the felt into place. Double check the felt area to make sure their is no sharp edges sticking up that could scratch the tint or glass when installed. Took about 30min to do both and a little soar fingers from the tools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Wycked69 20 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 Again, Nice attention to detail! I made replacements using a strip of new window felt. I used low cut flat head screws to re-attach them, The screw head lays below the felt to avoid contact with the glass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 I'd been thinking of tinting my windows as well, I'm thinking it would be easier to do before re-installing them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rchappelear 28 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 The tint shop here in town said they would not tint till the windows were installed. They say that you could scratch the tint during installation... i believe them after installing the glass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rchappelear 28 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 i was thinking of removing the rubber on the stop, and replace it with the rubber dip you can by at a local hardware store. They call it plati-dip???? i guess its used to rubber coat metal handles on tools. Though that would be a good replacement if needed. Mine seem to be in good shape and decided to leave it alone. i would say its an option down the road if needed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969vert 55 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 I have done them in the car and out... I prefer out...just be careful when you install...It looks better tinted to the edge...just get good tint..not the cheap kind... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted January 23, 2014 What would we do without velcro, looks nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwscarab 20 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 What about the tinted aftermarket glass? Just a thought. Maybe pricy but no film to deal with? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 What about the tinted aftermarket glass? Just a thought. Maybe pricy but no film to deal with? what a good idea! Where does one get tinted aftermarket glass. Cool! thanks!:thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwscarab 20 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 what a good idea! Where does one get tinted aftermarket glass. Cool!thanks!:thumbup: All the parts places sell it. On CJP, after you pick the glass you get to choose the option of clear, tinted (factory green), or smoked (black tinted). I am considering doing this to my car as I have chipped my rear window pretty bad anyway, I still have glue in on one door, and I also want tinted windows without the film. I'd love to hear from others on the fitment of the aftermarket glass, and their feedback on the smoked glass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted January 26, 2014 We get our grey tinted glass from Auto city classic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
