Tint Issues
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Tint Issues
I just got my windows tinted today. Wanted 35% all around. However, they were only able to tint the rear 3 windows. He said they tried 4 times to tint the 2 front windows, but that the window seal was soooo tight, it kept sliding the tint off and wouldnt stick.
Did anyone else have this problem.
He recommended another place nearby that can try to tint the front ones... otherwise I dont know what I'm gonna do. I like it when all the windows are tinted. It looks a lot cleaner.
Did anyone else have this problem.
He recommended another place nearby that can try to tint the front ones... otherwise I dont know what I'm gonna do. I like it when all the windows are tinted. It looks a lot cleaner.
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Originally Posted by inecstaz
I just got my windows tinted today. Wanted 35% all around. However, they were only able to tint the rear 3 windows. He said they tried 4 times to tint the 2 front windows, but that the window seal was soooo tight, it kept sliding the tint off and wouldnt stick.
Did anyone else have this problem.
He recommended another place nearby that can try to tint the front ones... otherwise I dont know what I'm gonna do. I like it when all the windows are tinted. It looks a lot cleaner.
Did anyone else have this problem.
He recommended another place nearby that can try to tint the front ones... otherwise I dont know what I'm gonna do. I like it when all the windows are tinted. It looks a lot cleaner.
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The tinter I went to has 12+ years of experience, and has done the IS250 4 other times. He said that mine was particularly hard. Could it have been due to the rain? It was raining and there may have been a lot of moisture in the air. dont know?
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Originally Posted by knox_sport
Was your tint applied covering the 3rd brake light?
I wasn't sure if they could do that in case it was a law or something...
Thanks!
I wasn't sure if they could do that in case it was a law or something...
Thanks!
I called my tint guy, he said if the 3rd brake light is flush w/ the rear glass, he cuts around it. I hate that look, so I asked if he could remove the light, tint it, then re-install the light. He asked that I do this ahead of time. When I looked under the trunk/deck lid, ...theres alot of carpet and have no idea on how to remove the light assembly. Is it needed? Have your tint guys been able to tint over it w/o removal?
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Originally Posted by glilly
I have the same question!!
I called my tint guy, he said if the 3rd brake light is flush w/ the rear glass, he cuts around it. I hate that look, so I asked if he could remove the light, tint it, then re-install the light. He asked that I do this ahead of time. When I looked under the trunk/deck lid, ...theres alot of carpet and have no idea on how to remove the light assembly. Is it needed? Have your tint guys been able to tint over it w/o removal?
Greg
I called my tint guy, he said if the 3rd brake light is flush w/ the rear glass, he cuts around it. I hate that look, so I asked if he could remove the light, tint it, then re-install the light. He asked that I do this ahead of time. When I looked under the trunk/deck lid, ...theres alot of carpet and have no idea on how to remove the light assembly. Is it needed? Have your tint guys been able to tint over it w/o removal?
Greg
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Sadly I dont have pics yet.... but the 3rd brake light was tinted as well...and I'm fairly sure they didnt have to remove anything. Not sure though, didnt watch them do it... but they didnt mention anything.
Also, I went back on a sunny day and there was no problem for them tinting the front windows. They figure it must have been the rain that day that was affecting it somehow. Makes sense.
Also, I went back on a sunny day and there was no problem for them tinting the front windows. They figure it must have been the rain that day that was affecting it somehow. Makes sense.