I thought I'd add some pictures of how my fix went. I pulled the first window all the way out and f'ed up the tint. I dropped the other window in the door and didn't f up the tint. That the felt has chrome on it isn't bad because the door padding has a matching chrome strip on the inside. I think it is the only place on the car with chrome. So adding a matching chrome strip on the outside of the window actually adds some symmetry. Here's the pictures:
Before driver side:
Before pass. side:
Old and new bottom and top. The old one is thicker for sure. The new is already cut to fit:
Installed:
I'm glad I found this post because it encouraged me to do this. Now there is one less chance of scratching yourself on my car. It'll make cruising around with the tops off and the windows down a little more fun.