IS350 door pillars are bubbling/pitting (caused by Tint Shop)
06-23-06, 10:33 AM
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I just got rolls of 5% tint computer precut to fit the 2IS windows for my IS250 from a local tint shop. I've tinted several cars before so I know how it is done. (And besides I am a DIY kind of person.) The shop charged me half of their regular cost for the precut tint. Hopefully I won't need to use a heat gun too much when I install the tint tonight and tomorrow.
06-23-06, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Tony1
That's crazy, I don;t even know why he'd be using the heat gun directly on the molding..
I didn't even think those guns got much hotter than a hair dryer, but oh well..
I didn't even think those guns got much hotter than a hair dryer, but oh well..
One of the main uses of these heat guns is to remove paint off various surfaces before repainting/refinishing.
06-23-06, 11:07 AM
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I just spoke with my tinter, who I've known for about 10 years and 4 different cars and he said he did not use the heat gun on the side windows and I'm inclined to believe him due to the honesty he's exhibited in the past.
Also, if I didn't believe him then I'd be the first to insist on him paying for the replacement.
So what else could cause this?
Title changed to reflect that it may or may not have been the tint shop.
Also, if I didn't believe him then I'd be the first to insist on him paying for the replacement.
So what else could cause this?
Title changed to reflect that it may or may not have been the tint shop.
Last edited by CoasterG; 06-23-06 at 11:17 AM.
06-23-06, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by CoasterG
I just spoke with my tinter, who I've known for about 10 years and 4 different cars and he said he did not use the heat gun on the side windows and I'm inclined to believe him due to the honesty he's exhibited in the past.
Also, if I didn't believe him then I'd be the first to insist on him paying for the replacement.
So what else could cause this?
Title changed to reflect that it may or may not have been the tint shop.
Also, if I didn't believe him then I'd be the first to insist on him paying for the replacement.
So what else could cause this?
Title changed to reflect that it may or may not have been the tint shop.
Some places don't use heat guns and it takes at least a couple/few days for the moisture to dry out depending on the time of year. If your side windows were dry and you picked it up the same or next day, he used a heat gun.
06-23-06, 11:48 AM
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That's why I say no tint at all. With your problem I think its the tinter's fault. Have em replace it. Ofcourse they will always try to deny that they did it. . GL
06-23-06, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by is4me2
Yes, I wonder how tint shops stay in business because in my experiences they are having to redo their work and and the last one my Lexus dealer used had to pay about $1,800 to Lexus to replace my whole door panel when they got a burn mark on it (previous car) and I noticed another tiny burn mark on the other door panel but didn't say anything as it was leased.
Seeing that picture of your car confirms why no tint shop is touching my baby. Standard tint will have to do.
Seeing that picture of your car confirms why no tint shop is touching my baby. Standard tint will have to do.
Go to Wilde Lexus! They won't mess it up and TP looks so nice with tint!
06-28-06, 03:41 PM
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Damn, just got my tint done today and one of my pillars got messed up 
Brought it up to the tint guy today and he said he would talk to his Lexus guy and see if there's anything he can do... Hopefully everything is gonna work out.
Anyone know how much it would cost to get one pillar? Front right door.
Brought it up to the tint guy today and he said he would talk to his Lexus guy and see if there's anything he can do... Hopefully everything is gonna work out.Anyone know how much it would cost to get one pillar? Front right door.
06-28-06, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jewel
Damn, just got my tint done today and one of my pillars got messed up Brought it up to the tint guy today and he said he would talk to his Lexus guy and see if there's anything he can do... Hopefully everything is gonna work out.
Anyone know how much it would cost to get one pillar? Front right door.
Brought it up to the tint guy today and he said he would talk to his Lexus guy and see if there's anything he can do... Hopefully everything is gonna work out.Anyone know how much it would cost to get one pillar? Front right door.
06-28-06, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jewel
Damn, just got my tint done today and one of my pillars got messed up Brought it up to the tint guy today and he said he would talk to his Lexus guy and see if there's anything he can do... Hopefully everything is gonna work out.
Anyone know how much it would cost to get one pillar? Front right door.
Brought it up to the tint guy today and he said he would talk to his Lexus guy and see if there's anything he can do... Hopefully everything is gonna work out.Anyone know how much it would cost to get one pillar? Front right door.
It shouldn't cost you a penny...
The tint shop must cover it for you all the way... as it's their screw up...
Do you have any pics???
Just wondering if it looks like the burnt pillars posted by the original thread creator..
Joe Z
