Window tint on an '05 problematic?


extrap

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 16, 2020
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Gainesville FL
I called to make an appt to get my 05's windows tinted by a local tinter that did a great job on my Nissan Titan in '18, and when I said it's a Ford GT he asked if it's older than 10 years. I said, Yes it's an '05 and he said he wouldn't do it because there can be issues inside the doors of cars older than 10 years. I told him the car has <300 miles on it, has been in climate control its whole life and looks 100% brand new, but that didn't change his mind. I offered to bring it by to see if that might change his mind, but he said no.

What do y'all think? Have you had any window tint related door internals issues? Anything I should actually be concerned about? We do have another quality tint place I've also used before this no-go guy, and the no-go guy did say he's pretty sure they will do it, but I wanted to check with you all first before contacting them and proceeding.
 
Light tint on mine. Never an issue. Dont know what specific product. Nice to have in FL
 
First time hearing such a thing. Mostly FL, CA and TX guys do this.
 
Yeah, I've had every one of my vehicles tinted and never had a problem. Weird, cuz this guy seems normal, not like somebody who'd arrive at a blanket, irrational conclusion based on 1 or 2 gone wrong. Oh well, I'll go to another place. Thanks ...

Oh, and as for FL guys, I've heard it's supposed to keep the interior cooler. I have my doubts about that, but maybe; I mainly prefer the privacy. And yes I do realize that statement goes directly against owning a GT 🤷‍♂️
 
Did you tell him it is all aluminum?
 
No. I assume you mean no rust? It wouldn't have mattered anyway. He was dead set.
 
I'd go somewhere else!
 
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The car was built 15 years ago and asking if its 10 years or more.....go somewhere else:)
gtjoey1314
 
The car was built 15 years ago and asking if its 10 years or more.....go somewhere else:)
gtjoey1314

I said "Ford GT" and I assume he knew there's both 05/6 and '17+

But yeah I'll get it done somewhere else (y) 🍻