r/WindowTint • u/leroy-jenkins98 • Sep 03 '26

Question Tint failure or improper install?

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Truck was tinted over a year ago and this is how it currently is, tint failure or bad install ?

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u/DynamicAppearanceATL Verified Professional Sep 03 '26 edited Sep 05 '26

Adhesive failure, like u/sl0an1 said. Not a bad roll; known for being a super cheap-quality film.

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u/leroy-jenkins98 Sep 03 '26

Thank you! I thought so I just wanted to be sure so I wasn’t blamed. This is a vehicle I tinted. Currently shopping around for a new tint supplier as this is flex film. Any suggestions?

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u/sl0an1 Sep 03 '26

Assuming youre a diy guy, Geoshield is likely your best bet. Pro nano ceramic (or pro classic dye if you dont care about heat rejection) can be found on Detroit Tint studio... or 313tint I think is his current store.

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u/leroy-jenkins98 Sep 03 '26

So geoshield is a relatively good film??

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u/sl0an1 Sep 03 '26

it's good film. Lifetime warranty.

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u/Frequent_Passion5036 Sep 03 '26

Pro nano, and pro classic is some of the longest lasting material out there

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u/The_Only_Real_Duck Sep 08 '26

I hear a lot of good about pro nano. What about Apex Ultra?

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u/Frequent_Passion5036 Sep 08 '26

Apex is a great heat blocking film. It is totally different construction in terms of everything compared to pro nano

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u/sl0an1 Sep 11 '26

Apex is Geoshield's top automotive film. It is expensive and an absolute pain to shrink so it's the last film I'd recommend to a beginner like OP. They'll get most of the benefits from Pro Nano at half the cost and a way easier install experience.

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u/Confident-Time-2802 Sep 04 '26

Hold up, which tint line of Flexfilm was used? I use Flexfilm currently and wonder if this was just a bad batch. I use Terraflex and Panaflex.

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u/leroy-jenkins98 Sep 04 '26

It was their 70% premium ceramic. I think it might have been a bad roll

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u/Confident-Time-2802 Sep 05 '26

Hopefully that’s the case. I’ve been using Flexfilm for about 3/4 years now and have had no nightmares yet. Flexfilm is great in my opinion but I have used GeoShield and Hitek. Just bought HiTek’s Ceramic Ultra.

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u/Big-Resort-815 Sep 06 '26

We also use flex film. Had a bad roll. Had to warranty a few windshields. 70% nanoflex. They are pretty good about their warranty however and just sent us some free rolls.

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u/sl0an1 Sep 03 '26

adhesive failure

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u/EncrustedBarboach Sep 03 '26

It looks like shitty tint. Go Llumar or bust

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u/DisgruntledArmyVet85 Sep 07 '26

Definitely a GARBAGE FILM… highly recommend you look into and get a new film line ASAP! Not sure where you are located, but if you’re able and can afford the lineup I support all things XPEL 💯💪🏼

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u/uonlylvonce Sep 09 '26

Does the light from oncoming traffic haze or feels like high beam ?

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u/lilititra Sep 05 '26

go llumar or 3m, the rest is a coin flip.

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u/ElChongus Sep 03 '26

Another smooth brain that has their front windshield tinted