Gummifledge Safe for Tint?

[Mercimek]

Hi all,

I have ceramic tint on all windows of my model 3. Last year, a few months after I had tint installed, I noticed that there was a small area that had bubbled up on the front driver side. I’m not sure why or how it happened but the tint shop replaced the tint and it’s been fine since.

I’m in the habit of putting Gummifledge on my door deals on all of my cars (though I’ve never had aftermarket tint before). I wonder if this may have caused the tint to peel/bubble. I had applied this at some point on the seals. That being said, didn’t notice it on any of the other windows.

My question is: is gummifledge safe to use with tint and has anyone else had issues with tint damage when using seal lubricators?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ODWms]

I never put the 2 together, but I have had some tint separation issues on the tops of the 2 side windows on my now sold Mercedes SLK. It only happened on those 2 locations, and I happen to have used the Gummifledge on those seals that contacted them.

 

[rpiotro]

It's Gummi Pflege (rubber care). It is safe to say avoid using any chemicals near your tint.

 

[Candleflame]

ive been using gummipflege on my 3 without a problem. didnt even know that was a thing outside of germany.

 

[Mercimek]

It's Gummi Pflege (rubber care). It is safe to say avoid using any chemicals near your tint.

Thanks will avoid using it then to be safe.

 

[rpiotro]

ive been using gummipflege on my 3 without a problem. didnt even know that was a thing outside of germany.

I first heard about it 13 years ago. I was active in the Mercedes R170 (SLK 230 Kompressor) forum. My wife's car at that time. It was recommended to treat the seals on the vari-roof. Stop the squeaks and extend the life. Great stuff. I have used it an all of my cars since. I apply it annually in the spring.

That's where I also learned about DuPont Krytox.

I think I got it from Amazon.

 

[Candleflame]

The principal advantage of gummipflege compared to other vynil/rubber protectants is that it doesnt cause squeeking so ppl who drive convertables, frameless door cars like it.

 

[rpiotro]

The principal advantage of gummipflege compared to other vynil/rubber protectants is that it doesnt cause squeeking so ppl who drive convertables, frameless door cars like it.

Correct, In fact it will often stop existing squeaks. See my comment about my wife's SLK and the Vario-roof.

 

[ODWms]

I first heard about it 13 years ago. I was active in the Mercedes R170 (SLK 230 Kompressor) forum. My wife's car at that time. It was recommended to treat the seals on the vari-roof. Stop the squeaks and extend the life. Great stuff. I have used it an all of my cars since. I apply it annually in the spring.

That's where I also learned about DuPont Krytox.

I think I got it from Amazon.

Everything stated, same here.

 

[vogz]

I've also used gummipflege on my 3 with no tint issues.

 

[spacehawk]

I have tint on my (now very squeaky) windows and just ordered some Gummi Pflege to put on hopefully to help. Hadn't heard about it conflicting with window tint before, now I'm a bit apprehensive about putting it on.

 

[Mercimek]

Thanks for all the replies. I’m really not sure if it was the Gummi Pfledge or not. That’s why I started the thread. I didn’t apply it after that windows tint was redone. I will try to contact the tint manufacturer this week when I find time.

 

[Mercimek]

I spoke to tint manufacturer's customer service line. They looked up the Gummi Pfledge though there weren't any specific chemicals listed. They recommended not to use it to be on the safe side. I won't be using it moving forward. I hope that's helpful.

 

[Candleflame]

sure. and we will just keep using gummipflege. *shrugs shoulders*

 

[Adam3]

I use gummi and have tinted windows. no problems after 4 years on Tesla and 10 years on other vehicles.

 

[vogz]

Just used it on my driver's door seal again last night. No regrets, haha

 

[spacehawk]

I ended up using it on my seals, no issues so far although I had one faint squeak the other day so I may need to apply a bit more.