Hello, 

I am in the process of putting my 280z back together after a ground up build.  I want to tint the windows.  Right now all the glass is out of the car.  My thought was that I should get the quarter windows and hatch glass tinted before install since they sit in a rubber gasket and it would look better if the tint went all the way to the edge, under the gasket.  I do worry, however, that putting the gaskets on and installing the glass after tinting may risk damaging the tint.  

Similar concern with the door glass, I would worry that if I had it tinted beforehand it would get scratched during install.  Much more worry than the quarter or hatch glass.

 

Wondering if anyone has input. 

 

Thanks

 

I would tint after install.

A good tint shop aught to be able to trim right at the gasket accurately enough.

Also if the tint needs changing you can remove it all and replace.

And also for the reasons you have expressed

I would install everything untinted to avoid scratches during installation.  After everything is installed, keep the door cards and window trims off the car.  You can take it to a shop and they'll be able to install just fine.  Once they are done you can drive it home and install the remaining parts without fear of scratching.

Thanks guys