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Immediate help needed! Window tint problem!

Old Dec 10, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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Hey guys I have a guy tinting my windows as we speak and he ran into a problem. He somehow does not know what to do with the front windows due to the speaker that is right against the front window. I remember seeing a thread that had something to do with tinting problems but can't seem to find it. I need help ASAP pleaase! Thanks
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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You need to remove the door panel, and then the tweeter. That's the only way to do it right.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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Thanks! Is there a youtube on how to?
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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^ Not that I've seen...
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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No need to remove the panel. My tint guy did it witout rwmocing the panel. He just has to be careful.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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check maybe the led mirror thread where you have to wire them up behind the panel. good luck!
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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We decided on waiting until next week for the front two windows due to it getting dark outside and not being completely educated on how to take off the panels. Thanks for the info though
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Tell him he needs better tools and skills. When I had mine done nothing was removed and it looks better than most tinted IS's I've seen.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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Same here nothing was removed from my car when my windows were tinted. My tint guy did have to do the passengers side front door twice, but hey they got the job done.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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same here, my tint guy did it without removing anything.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Agreed. Mine was not removed. The guy who did mine had a long triangular shaped flat wedge he used to get all the way under/behind the speaker.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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mine was not removed either.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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you need to find a reputable tint shop. they know what to do.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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Door panel does NOT have to be removed in order to do a good tint job. My IS is over 4 years old and no issues with the original tint that was done with the door panel in place. You are asking for problems in removing the panel unless you know what you are doing. Your call.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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My tint guy was about 21-24 years old and got around both front windows perfectly. Tell your tint guy step his game up lol.
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