I went to get my windows tinted at a reputable (RS member approved!) shop, and then noticed a scratch/scuff on my window the next day.
I can't really tell whether it's my window that's scratched, or the tint film itself. If I run my nail over it, I can scratch it and feel a rough texture. Best way to describe the texture is like running your nail along the back side of a porcelain tile. But if I rub it with my finger on the tint though, it feels smooth...
The shop said they can redo it for free IF it turns out that the scratch is on the window tint. But if it's my window that's scratched, he'll charge (quite a bit) for removal and re-tint again. I understand that logic, but it just sucks that it's become a gamble for me to decide now.
I'm trying to think how this kind of scratch would have appeared, and I just got my car 3 months ago, so not sure how this happened. I don't use my car for transporting any sharp or big objects that could have caused this.
If you guys have experience in tinting, what's the likelyhood of a tinter being able to create this by accident during installation? Or does this look more like my window was damaged to begin with?
(Tried my best with the images, very tough to capture scratches with a crappy phone camera)