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2005 acura RL 1 2
by Guest omoneyo- 11 replies
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has anyone done one of these... they look a little different... wondering about the back window... seems like theirs a gasket on the buttom of the rear window..
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Has anyone done one yet?.... does the brake light come out easy?
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Remove 2 screws behind opener. Pop top back remove rubber. Cut 1/8 “ long front and rear
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New hybrid. Front doors are a breeze one screw under rubber in arm rest, pops right off. Back doors same deal to get the panel off. However the sweep is attached to a privacy screen, you need to remove the screen. Its attached to the quarter window screen also. Pop the front cover off the quarter window screen its three red clips. There are two silver screws behind that you need to remove. Once the panel is pulled there are four more silver screws along the bottom of the screen that need to be removed, then the whole thing comes off as one unit. After that its just another Acura. BG is flat, has a moulded third brake light, buy easy to get your dozzer or whatever you use …
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whats up guys. i got to see the first new ilx model that just came out....its the second generation of them....i didnt actually tint it but it looks easy to do. the rear glass is very small and the bottom corners look tight but im sure that plastic will give a little when you press on it and you pros can easily slide the tint past it........... ill post again if i actually tint one here
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Charge more. That is all
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09' rdx
by Guest dumplin- 2 replies
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Pretty easy car , 4 philips screws per door , front 2 are located under a hidden panel under the door pull , 3 are behind door opening handle , rears are the same except the one isn't hidden . Back glass will go easy w/ soap shrink and 20" film .
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anything hard or challenging to do on these? i have to do one tomarrow for a friend and want to do a very good job for him.
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How does it come out?
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2014 TLX
by Guest pdiddytinting- 0 replies
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Tint has a very tough time to adhere to dot matrix on top and bottom of windshield, it's not that large of an area, so I didn't really think too much of it (unlike rear windows on the older Sentras, Mustangs, Integras which have extra large dot matrix areas that need to be cut around most of the time). Recently had 2 different windshields and had to do them each twice. For the first one, I cleaned and scraped the dot matrix with a razor (which usually is enough) it was falling off the glass and just would not stick AT ALL. Took it off and re-tinted but cutting around the dot matrix and it stayed down very well. For second one, I razored the dot matrix, used 800 grit sa…
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Came across an ILX the other day and the door panels are not like youre typical honda / acura. They redesigned the plate in front of the interior handle with a pressure clip opposed to the tabs that used to slide in place. The rubber insert that is in the handle on the interior, isn't a seperate piece and does not remove as easy. If you pop up the window switch plate, there isnt anything behind it. It seems like you have to remove the arm rest piece to take out the new handle insert that is a curved plastic. I didn't want to break anything so I stopped when I was ahead and just top hung the car. If anyone has any advice on this car dealing with the panels, I would like t…
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Are sweeps easy to pull? Any other snafu's to look for?
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98 integra BG 1 2 3
by Guest RCOOTE- 24 replies
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Fighting an INTEGRA back glass. I must be over shrinking it.. Because it just wont lay up on the inside... ANY THOUGHTS.. I don't have much auto experience. This is the first 98 integra I've done. I'm down to the back glass, any one want to stop by and use my film to show me... I'll pay you...
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Is it the same as 09-11? Thank you!
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05 Acura TL 1 2
by Guest nordfink- 10 replies
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First acura coming in Friday, read everything I could find. Anything to look out for? Is matrix bad on rear?? Thanks.
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anyone do a 2012 tsx yet? tips, hints, what to watch out for?!!?!? I gotta do one on monday. looks average
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Hi Anyone know if the 08 Acura TL need felt? Thanks
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02 Acura RSX 1 2
by TintWizard- 11 replies
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Never done one ...dots matrix? panels issues ? plastic gaskets? laminate glass? Hate quoting without some insight and seeing the car, something else to worry about thanks
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Guy wants to do the entire car 20%, how hard is the back glass on this car?
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2007 Acura TL-S in Chicago... referrals?
by Guest revelone29- 3 replies
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Hello everyone. I had my windows tinted by a friend of a friend that works for a 3M shop last year or so and have had scratches on my windows since the week after I got them put on (front and rear windows). To make a long story short, I called the guy (since the tint is lifetime warranty) and he said he would replace them without a problem. But after having gone through this once, I am really discouraged to take it back to him and have it done a 2nd time. I have been reading some of the info on this thread and understand that Moleskin is not needed to prevent the scratches. The guy that did my windows also, did not tuck the back quarter windows (so you can see the tr…
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I have one of these to do tomorrow. I've seen others with tint and the quarter glass is always tinted just up to the trim leaving a big gap at the top. Can you take the glass out or easily remove the trim. Thanks.
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Anything I need to know?
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remove upper trim (pic shows on the bottom) under trim is one nut and the plug for the brake and the water sprayer, there is also a screw and a bolt on either side...total count of five..all are a 10mm the wing is still held on by four pressure clips that are seen in the picture and are white and have black square pads around the clips.. hope this helps..i noticed this car is not on computercut yet and im mailing the patterns off and they should be up next week...as far as the wing removal it should be a must for people that hand cut. there is no room to fit a knife, so removal is a must... pic of the 2011 Acura TSX wagon with 30% on the front and 15% threw out …
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2007 tl headaches 1 2
by Guest rivercitytint- 13 replies
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4 weeks ago i tinted a 2007 tl. custy picked up car was very pleased with my work away he went. i recived a call last night from him raiseing hell about a few small scratches in his window moldings. and reading on the acura forum about removeing the rear quarter windows to tint them. i went and looked at the car today and yes the moldings have very small scratches in them! is this common on the car it has the black moldings and he is requesting i replace them. also he wants me to pull the rear quarters to tint them, are they like the accords??? i have done a few other tl's never herd a gripe or complaint. classic case of the rookie!
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Where to place the anchor and such? I use the soap method, Thanks.
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I have a customer from two weeks ago who is complaining about a “halo” like affect or reflection when looking out his side windows (doors only, not the back glass). He said it’s most noticeable around the lights of approaching vehicles when it’s dark out. I had him bring the vehicle in for me to inspect just to make sure the film was completely dry. I also called my supplier to see if they have had any complaints of “bad” film. Yes it was and no they haven't. The car was tinted with 18% SunTek Carbon. All glass was cut from same roll of film. Has anyone had a similar complainant for this vehicle or any other ? This guy is a good customer and I really what to make …
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acura TL rear glass removal? urgent??? 1 2
by Guest edwardd527- 17 replies
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i have two different customers with the same car late model Acura tl. both customers need the rear window stripped and redone. one customer is just unhappy with the work from a "99$" tint shop and now wants to come to me the other one is a car i did a year ago and the customer damaged it... Upon speaking with this new custy it appears he had done some calling around and 2 other shops and a dealership told him that they would not touch the window till next summer. something to do with the film damaging the defroster??? this i have never heard but the customer insists that this is a issue particular to the TL. does anyone have any input on this i sure would like to inform…
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So i tinted my moms car today. I had to remove the old tint, what a PITA. At first i was gonna cut around the 3rd brake light, then i decided not to. What i had to do was, remove the seats and the deck lid is held in there with 3 hokes, then the brake light comes out. The brake light has two 8mm nuts that you can take off in the trunk.
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nice car....my custy wants ceramic film, 30 looked to light, so we did ATX 15, all his choice, and now he doesnt like it because it looks darker than the rear. Would you really get any interference with ATR on just the front two??
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Got one scheduled for the morning anyone tackle yet?
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2003 Acura CL
by Guest Got_Tint85- 2 replies
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I'm doing a 03 CL this week and was wondering if there was any problemos I should watch 4??? Surprisingly I've haven't done one yet..."Got dern rookies"!!
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91 legend 2 door 1 2
by Guest streetsounds- 16 replies
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god this thing how do I tint the quarter windows this car is old as dirt
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Any tips on this car? How hard is it to do?
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http://www.tintdude.com/acura-tsx.html
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NEW ZDX 2010
by Guest tint51- 1 reply
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This will be a window tinting car.. Moon roof..Redeck for sure.....Is like a prius redeck ...
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Has anyone tinted the back glass of the MDX. Do yiou have to take rear spoiler off?? I am thinking you but just making sure...
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Hello, Im new tinting cars, but have been doing mobile electronics for 20 years so I decide to get into tint to help out with income. My problem is I did a 04 Acura TL a couple of weeks ago and I used felt on all of the doors. The tint job looked awsome. The customer came in the other day and said the right rear window was squeeking, so I looked at it and the window had pulled the felt down and got glue all over the window, Today he came back to scedule a time to fix it then he told me that the right front window is scratching. I checked the felt on it and it was good I don't understand what is happening. The customer is very cool, but this car a pain in my ***. when I cl…
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2009 TSX
by Guest tint51- 9 replies
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Anyone install the back glass on the 2009 TSX? Has it been a problem and did you remove the rear shelf?
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07 MDX
by Guest Beeline- 7 replies
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I was at the dealership today. the new MDX arrived yesterday. looks pretty straight forward. does not need felt for all you felters. there are no speakers to move out of the way on the front doors.
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2009 Acura TSX 1 2
by FRANK- 13 replies
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Does it need felt?
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Is it mandatory to shift film when cutting?
I stopped side shifting a long time ago. Today the only cut I'll make is the bottom and top edges. Sometimes I'll shift the bottom down before cutting the top if the inside door sweep is low. For the sides I'll use a marker or grease pencil to mark the edges and cut them out on my peel board. One small wiggle can cost a bunch of embarrassment if you gaff a rubber or scar the glass.- 1
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PPF Cutting Software
The only software not tied to a specific film manufacturer that I'm aware of is TintTek. They offered both tint and PPF patterns, it's been a number of years since I used them so I can't say what the current pattern quality is but at the time I switched their PPF patterns were hit or miss depending on the application. -
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What is the best value plotter to cut PPF and window tints?
Yep I run a Graphtec FC8600 and it's been rock solid- 1
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I'm not 100% sure so take what I'm about to say with a large grain of salt but what I think you would need to do is have your computer hooked directly to your plotter with whatever software you're going to use and then enable remote access to that computer via your tablet and run it that way.- 1
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What did you tint today?
Actually got to work on my personal vehicle for once. 5% over the back, 20% on the fronts, 70% on the windshield and 35% on the pano roof. Also tinted my rear taillights, third brake light as well as the front side headlight markers.- 3
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Is it mandatory to shift film when cutting?
It is probably easier to go on youtube and watch some videos but I'll try to explain as best as I can. In a nutshell you want to cut one side of the rolldown, shift the film over by 6-8mm on the same side you just cut, cut the other edge and then shift it back to "center" it (same amount of overlap on both vertical edges), roll the window down and then do your final cut along the top edge. As long as there is no light gaps you are good to go.- 1
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Is it mandatory to shift film when cutting?
I’m in the learning process and many people shift there films quarter of a inch to the left or right. What does that do? I seen the tints on my car done by the dealer and the film doesn’t looked like it was shifted but there’s no light gaps either. -
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