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Interior/Exterior New window tint, now wind whistle

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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 10:13 AM
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New window tint, now wind whistle

Had the tint replaced since the original stuff was sagging.
After tinting, I notice that irritating sound of wind from the window at highway speeds, like the window seal isn't tight anymore.
Is just a coincidence or do they do something when they tint that could cause this?
I can't see anything with the seal.
how can I check to find the problem spot?
I have a 1981 Mercury that does this, but my 2002? really?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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Sounds like coincidence to me. I see no way that one relates to the other.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 11:10 AM
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When i had Tint installed on my car, the tinters were not very kind to my windows and ended up breaking one of the window support brackets. a little white plastic guide were the window sits.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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Ouch, Gorilla window tinting... what would they do if you were to have them install a bra?
 
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 01:16 AM
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no idea but i wont ever go back to them
 
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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First off go back to who installed and let them see the car. Maybe when they "wedged" the window the trim,molding, or what ever you want to call it isn't seated correctly to the windorw or door..
 
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