doctorttt

Have been talking with a rep at Bay Ridge Lexus in Brooklyn, NYC about getting my 2IS tinted since last week. I was scheduled for tomorrow; however, the lady told me that she couldn't get in touch with the tinting person for the whole week. I was like wtf? A reputable car dealer does not have its own tinting professional? My 2IS is not going to the dealer tomorrow, so I've got to check with another Lexus dealer. The reason I'm not bringing my baby to a regular shop because I've heard the door panel needs to be opened for a good tint job, and I will never put my baby at risk unless the door panel is opened by Lexus!

ULTiMaX99

iTrader: (5)

a lot of dealers outsource their tinting or clear bra install to a 3rd party.

ihkskim

They are just held by clips. I personally will never take my car to lexus again for service. THey suck ***~ when i went for the seat belt recall my interior was pretty screwed. The door sills werne't in all the way, the B pillar cover was loose and popping out. and they acutally broke one of the clips. so i did it myself

ULTiMaX99

iTrader: (5)

also... will the lexus dealer even take off the door panels to put on the tint? not all tint installers take off the panels...

doctorttt

Not that I know of. I thought a good tint job should be done with the door panels removed?

ULTiMaX99

iTrader: (5)

i think it depends on the installer. if they're good they won't need to remove it. you should find out where all the 2is in your area are getting their tint done n get some recommendations n go to that shop. you'll probably end up saving some money.

ULTiMaX99

iTrader: (5)

which dealer did you goto??? tustin? ima make sure to never to goto that dealer for services hahah.

MLEE4984

I purchased my car from Bay Ridge and I would only go to the dealer if warranty work is required. I brought it in for oil change and got 5-6 scratches on my roof and complained to manager. Of course he got someone to buff it out but not worth wasting my time wating at the dealer.

My car is tinted too and removing door panels are easy, it is held on by like 2 screws and it will make life easier for the tinter which means less bubbles. Just my $.02.

-Mike

doctorttt

Dude, where did you get the tint done?

MLEE4984

Queens Blvd for $130 or so. The tinter had experience before I brought my IS there so he knew exactly what to do. Email me for more details. mlee4984@gmail.com

-Mike

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

how on earth did scratches get on the roof from an oil change

oneton

Anyone is San Diego reccomend a good tint shop?

lexuslover

i've use tint devil and alvin o's. neither are cheap, but they do a great job. i don't bother trying to find the cheapest since there are so many horror stories out there, so i stick to ones i trust and know will be around if anything goes wrong.

MLEE4984

I guess from the magnetic cap with the number on it.

-Mike