Window tint, remove door panel or not
08-20-13, 07:21 PM
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Window tint, remove door panel or not
I called up a place and got a quote for Suntek HP tints, suppose to be a reputable place judging by Yelp, the guy said they have to remove door panel to install the tints, and they've already done 2 3ISs. My question to those of you who already got your 3IS tinted, did you have your door panels removed? I'm feeling pretty nervous about it.
08-20-13, 08:18 PM
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I called up a place and got a quote for Suntek HP tints, suppose to be a reputable place judging by Yelp, the guy said they have to remove door panel to install the tints, and they've already done 2 3ISs. My question to those of you who already got your 3IS tinted, did you have your door panels removed? I'm feeling pretty nervous about it.
08-20-13, 09:17 PM
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My son is a professional tint installer. He has done work for every dealer from AUDI to VW. he claims Lexus is the hardest to tint. That being said he seldom needs to remove a door skin.
08-20-13, 09:31 PM
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I'm not sure what type of fasteners are used in these vehicles but many of the car manufactures use the plastic fin type that once there removed never hold quite as well as the factory intended. I would ask them to reconsider leaving the skins on!
08-20-13, 10:17 PM
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My IS was done and how he did it was by sneaking a thin plastic bar between the window and the rubber trim. He then uses a easily removable masking tape and applies strips the entire length of the window which temporarily holds the rubber trim out of the way. when he was done the tape comes off and the door skin is left in place.
08-21-13, 12:20 AM
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I got my tint done at Automall Tint Specialist almost a month ago, I was one of those two 3IS's they've already done 
. The installer, Greg, said it was the first time he did a tint on a car before actually seeing one on the road 
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I got the Suntek HP film, 40% on the front windows, 30% on the rear, 20% black glass (Nebula IS350 F-Sport). He did remove the door panels to install the film, but said it was much easier than the 2IS. He did have a problem figuring out how to remove one part of the panel, but called the other shop and talked to a guy who did another 3IS and told him how to do it. Panels were put back cleanly, no scratches or rattles.
I definitely recommend that shop, they have great customer service and do a nice, clean job.
. The installer, Greg, said it was the first time he did a tint on a car before actually seeing one on the road . I got the Suntek HP film, 40% on the front windows, 30% on the rear, 20% black glass (Nebula IS350 F-Sport). He did remove the door panels to install the film, but said it was much easier than the 2IS. He did have a problem figuring out how to remove one part of the panel, but called the other shop and talked to a guy who did another 3IS and told him how to do it. Panels were put back cleanly, no scratches or rattles.
I definitely recommend that shop, they have great customer service and do a nice, clean job.
08-21-13, 01:14 AM
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I called up a place and got a quote for Suntek HP tints, suppose to be a reputable place judging by Yelp, the guy said they have to remove door panel to install the tints, and they've already done 2 3ISs. My question to those of you who already got your 3IS tinted, did you have your door panels removed? I'm feeling pretty nervous about it.
08-21-13, 03:08 AM
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My IS was done and how he did it was by sneaking a thin plastic bar between the window and the rubber trim. He then uses a easily removable masking tape and applies strips the entire length of the window which temporarily holds the rubber trim out of the way. when he was done the tape comes off and the door skin is left in place.
I got my tint done at Automall Tint Specialist almost a month ago, I was one of those two 3IS's they've already done . The installer, Greg, said it was the first time he did a tint on a car before actually seeing one on the road .
I got the Suntek HP film, 40% on the front windows, 30% on the rear, 20% black glass (Nebula IS350 F-Sport). He did remove the door panels to install the film, but said it was much easier than the 2IS. He did have a problem figuring out how to remove one part of the panel, but called the other shop and talked to a guy who did another 3IS and told him how to do it. Panels were put back cleanly, no scratches or rattles.
I definitely recommend that shop, they have great customer service and do a nice, clean job.
. The installer, Greg, said it was the first time he did a tint on a car before actually seeing one on the road . I got the Suntek HP film, 40% on the front windows, 30% on the rear, 20% black glass (Nebula IS350 F-Sport). He did remove the door panels to install the film, but said it was much easier than the 2IS. He did have a problem figuring out how to remove one part of the panel, but called the other shop and talked to a guy who did another 3IS and told him how to do it. Panels were put back cleanly, no scratches or rattles.
I definitely recommend that shop, they have great customer service and do a nice, clean job.
08-21-13, 08:01 AM
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Thanks, i'm also calling some other places up to see if they do the tints without removing the panels.
Cool, I actually spoke to Greg too, so it's assuring to know that he's telling me the truth and not just yankin my chains. I personally still have not seen another 3IS on the road still, my wife did spot another one on Decoto Rd, maybe that one was yours too? Lol
Some people say it's required to do a good job, others say otherwise, just not really sure anymore
Cool, I actually spoke to Greg too, so it's assuring to know that he's telling me the truth and not just yankin my chains. I personally still have not seen another 3IS on the road still, my wife did spot another one on Decoto Rd, maybe that one was yours too? Lol
Some people say it's required to do a good job, others say otherwise, just not really sure anymore
08-21-13, 08:10 AM
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There's another shop run by an older Korean couple called Rocky Mountain Window Tint in Fremont, they don't remove panels but the lady damaged my 2IS window panel with heat gun. I wouldn't recommend it but then they don't remove anything. If you wait there and watch what they're doing it might be ok. Price is real cheap around $250 but limited material selection.
