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I had a guy come in the shop 2 days ago wanting his windows tinted. He had been to 2 other shops, and both declined to do his car, stating that a computer under one of the cargo windows was too exposed to moisture and that when they cleaned and prepped the windows the computer would get wet. Anyone heard of these claims? I've done some searching here, and seen a couple of guys have done the Avant (or Estate, depending on your continent, lol). Do I have a legitimate concern or is this some hype because the other shops don't want to do this car? Thanks!
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Audi S8- How to? 1 2
by Guest thillwtm- 11 replies
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A customer brought in a 2007 Audi S8 today and we had trouble with the rear window. Has anyone tinted this car before? If so are there any suggestions on making the process easier? The problem was encountered when we saw the brake light in the rear window touches the glass and therefore we couldn't get a tool in between.
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I woulda loved to have seen this before I got this car in. The panels look like a pain but are very straight forward. I wish I coulda done it without pullin em it woulda saved some good time. Anyhow. pull from this end, it pops right out. Remove the screws. There is one screw tucked up in that hole. She is ready to pop now, watch for the christmas trees on both sides by the top. Yank the gasket, it will take the shape of how you pull it, dont be rough on it at all. Boom
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2006 audi s4
by Guest SIR TINTSALOT- 4 replies
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did one yesterday and was cake, but my customer came to my shop 4 times before he decided to do it, checking out my work and asking every technical question you could think of(basically being a pain in the ass)
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Got a new A4 saloon in but having trouble removing brake light, any tips guy's Uncle Bob
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Tinting my 2nd S5 today. First one came out great, had just a little trouble with the rear break light and how tight it sits to the windshield. Other than that, a pretty easy car...ALTHOUGH!...I heard there is a problem with the amplifier in the rear deck lid. If water gets on it, it fries it. Has anyone else heard about this? Encountered it? Feedback please... Ryan
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2003 Black A4 HELP!
by Guest Absltcit33- 1 reply
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Okay, bare with me cause I am a newb to tinting. All I know is that I would like to tint my 2004 Black A4. I don't want it too look like a ricer, but I would like it to be fairly tinted. I need suggestions on pretty much the whole process. Would the best place to start by calling and asking around about places tinting jobs. How much will this run me? What kind of tint/brands would look good on my car.
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2002 Audi A4
by Guest kramster- 2 replies
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I have tinted a few of these and havn't figured out how to remove the housing from the brake light on the rear deck. Its a real pain to try and squeegee it down behind it because theres so little room. IS there a way to remove it? Thanks
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SO I did one today for the first time . White seems to be a popular color this year ..but I like it . Pimped it with some ATR 20 CH . De guy didn't know what to pic So I had to choose ..I just love these customers . Could be a fun car to do , but I had just one of these days ..took me about 3,5h ....don't know what was going on but I did most windows twice . Easy windows !!! but hey I geuss this happens to everyone from time to time. just a few tips and how to's ...1 ) The rear break light just slides down to remove , 2) for the back glass its easy to remove the 2 side panels because they are to tight and its hard to slide the film behind them . Heeeeeeeeeer's J…
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FIRST AUDI A8, I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!! 1 2
by Guest tint325i- 10 replies
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did my first a8 the other day, have read alot about them on here over past few years, seems to be alot of discussion about whether th strip car out or not for rear screen????? well heres my 2p!!! - I did it without stripping first, film slides between glass and shelf no problem, just couldnt quite get the pressure on to get enough water out, wasnt 100% happy with it although it was going to a hire firm and dealer said they werent picky, not the point in my book!!!!!! you'll find full step by step instructions in the makes and model section (and pics!! don let them scare you!) if you get a car without rear sun shade (like I did) its easier than it sounds as no stripping…
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Hi guys, I have an AUdi Q8 booked in next week. Its my first time doing one of these. Is it as straight forward as it looks or are there and hidden nighmares such as a tough shrink on the back glass? How hard are the door panels to remove? Thanks, Jon.
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Audi S5
by Guest Keepitreel- 2 replies
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Anyone done one yet? I got one coming in on Monday and just wondering what I was in for.
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Ive got a 08 TT coupe coming in and I was just wondering if anyone has done one and if there is anything I should know before hand. Thanks in advance!
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2003 rs6
by Guest losdawg- 1 reply
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Does any one know how to remove the rear view mirror on these things?
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Audi A5
by Guest Dr.Window- 1 reply
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It's true guys, the car is sweet as pye to tint, for what I've seen in the dealer next door, very little curved back glass, thinny side glass and regular size door windows! I'm trying to convice the Big Boss from the Audi dealer here to tint it, if I get lucky I'll post some pics!
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Tinting Audi A2
by Guest releaseyourself- 5 replies
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Has anyone here done an A2? I want to attempt mine,but not sure if it is best to remove the door panel or the side window gaskets or the whole glass? Can it be done by just removing the weather gasket, as this seems the easiest option. And how is the gasket removed
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05 audi A4
by Guest rcaman- 7 replies
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word to the wise, I tinted an audi a4 and tucked the rubber on the windows, when the customer rolled the rear windows down the windows popped off the tracks, she wouldnt let me touch the car after that and it cost me $200 for the dealer to reseat the windows
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2004 Audi A3
by Guest Rockabilly- 1 reply
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For those that pull the door panels... The old model A3 had a screw at the front and rear of the panel, undo the screws and the panel simply lifts up - there are hooks that hold it in place on the door. The NEW A3 is different. Only one torx screw at the bottom of the panel, but this does not need to be removed. Just wind down the window, pull back at the top of the door trim and the plastic clips pull away from the door. You dont need to pull it very far, pop pop pop, just enough to remove the rubbers. And away you go.
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Audi A3 2003
by Guest Dazzaboy4374- 5 replies
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Just Tinted an A3 but rubbers on window very tight. Would have been easier taking glass out, any ideas on how to remove glass?? Thanks
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RS4
by Guest Beeline- 4 replies
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New A6 - Gaskets 1 2 3
by Guest chip01- 20 replies
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The new audi A6 cannot be tinted without removing the glass. The rubber gasket is connect with the felt at the side of the frame which means it cannot be removed. Unless you are a tucker you have got no chance. If anyone can correct me that would be interesting to know
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audi a4
by Guest Diamond Tints- 2 replies
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Why has my last post been locked??
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Audi a4
by Guest Diamond Tints- 1 reply
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How does the back seat come out of these not the bottom part of the seat but the actual rear section itself in order to get the shelf out is there any problems with the actual shelf itself
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A3
by Guest Beeline- 6 replies
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New A6 Saloon Rear Screen
by Guest phase3- 1 reply
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New A6 to do tomorow is the light a problem - rear deck out or can you get the film in with light in situ - any other probs with panel removal etc - b post back no fronts
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A4 Convertable Anyone done one?
by Guest chip01- 2 replies
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Tips Tricks etc Thanks in advance chip
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audi A8
by Guest Beeline- 2 replies
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the dealership was nice....
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Audi A6 (4.2)
by Guest Beeline- 8 replies
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How do I get these panels off the front. Without braking them They seem like they are going to brake, And I can only find one screw
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A4 Estate Rear Window
by Guest Dazzaboy4374- 3 replies
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Dry shrunk the window and succeeded on the 6th attempt :inot Most of the excess film was at the two bottom sides so I lowered the centre band which seemed to re distribute alot of the excess film to the top half of the window. Took my time with the shrinking and Would nt say it was an EASY window and it was nice to finish the job which had caused me so many problems I used 38% Charcoal Llumar film (Customers choice) Once again thanks guys for your tips
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A4 ESTATE
by Guest Dazzaboy4374- 8 replies
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TINTED AN A4 ESTATE LAST WEEK AND REALLY STRUGGLED WITH HEAT SHRINKING THE REAR WINDOW.IT MAY HAVE JUST BEEN ONE OF THOSE DAYS BUT AN ADVICE WOULD BE GREATLY APPREACIATED USED DRY SHRINK METHOD,,BABY TALC AND LOCKED FILM DOWN WITH H BAND. FILM SAT WELL ACROSS CEHTRE OF H BAND BUT CUT NOT GET SIDES FLAT LEAVING SMALL HORIZ FINGERS WINDOW CURVES QUITE BADLY AT BOTH SIDES LEAVING ALOT OF EXCESS FILM TO BE SHRUNK AT BOTH BOTTOM CORNERS. THREE ATTEMPTS ALOT OF ABUSE KICKING AND SCREAMING OVER COOKED FILM ON BOTTOM CORNERS AND FRAZZLED IT GOING BACK TO FINISH JOB THIS WEEK ANY ADVICE ON THIS ONE ??
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Audi A4 3rd Brake Light Removal
by Guest chip01- 5 replies
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Any help please removing the 3 rd brake light thanks in advnace and sorry for posting in the general forum
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B/G install for Audi tt and 350z 1 2 3
by Guest chip01- 27 replies
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with the audi tt and the 350z the window is to far away to easily install what is the best way. I have heard that you can you some sort of technique where you peel the liner and spray and lay the liner back down then peel it off when you install but how does this work or is there any other way Thanks in advance Chip 01
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Best Way to install Audi tt and 350z B/G
by Guest chip01- 1 reply
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The window when open on both these cars is a long way away for you to install without having super long arms. I have heard about leaving the liner on after sraying then unpeeling in on install. I don't understand how this can work if so can someone explain and also are there any other technques that will deffo work!! thanks in advance Chip 01
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2005 Audi A4 1 2 3
by blade- 25 replies
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True Grey 35 No need to pull the panels, seals tuck nicely. No need to pull the deck. Especially if you own a bulldozer. Cake job.
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We all know the A8 is a nightmare. Ive been doing 2 Audi dealers and they have been very nice about removing the rear seat so I can get in there and tint it until today. I assume someone figured out that they are paying a mechanic 3-4 hrs labor to remove and replace the back end of this POS car and they are not going to help anymore. I was told its now my responsablity to do whatever it takes to tint a car and if I cant do it someone else will (I love dealers) so I tried to tint without removing the headrest after two tries I got it but what a pain Today I get another one I say these headrest are coming out and I am not taking the seat out here it is first remov…
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2004 Audi A6
by Guest swanny- 3 replies
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What is the proccess in removing the rear deck on a 2004 audi A6? any one.
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2005 A2
by Guest vampire- 0 replies
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Did a AUDI A2 today those doors didn,t want to give up there glass. Dont know how you guys do it in situ and no contam
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Since there is no limit of darkness on the top strip, I have wanted to tint it. But I would go very dark, to help with sun glare in the evening. -
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Yeah that’s a very fair point to a degree I’m probably overthinking it. I don’t see really significant glare reduction until you get into much darker tint. Like you I think visibility for me is more important living in the country. I’ll probably see what the specs list the differences between 70% and 80% and then double check with the tinter as to what they recommend. Likely will end up with 70% with a strip along the top. Air80 seems to be much more popular, not sure if it’s due to performance or the difference in cost being so much more for the stratos. thank you -
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Process
Hey guys - so I work for a vinyl graphics company that is adding window tinting to their repertoire and I had a question about your guys' ideal process. I have my plotter set up and my window tinting software ready to go, but I am completely ignorant about the way that tint installers prefer that things be cut. Currently, I will plot/weed the tint and cut the backing away as much as I dare before handing it over to the installer. I was thinking that the installer would prefer the tint to be cut to shape which I believe I can achieve with the perf cut on my plotter. Is that the typical process or should I not be worried so much about it being cut to exact shape? -
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Im in TX, plenty of of what you mentioned. While I do sit higher in an SUV, glare reduction is not improved much at all with what I have. My 80% is almost clear, not dark at all. With all tint, it adds a bit of reflectivity from the outside, which I notice makes it slightly harder to see from the outside looking in, in the form of a glare not darkness. At the end of the day, it's not permanent, it's only money! -
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PPF installer for hire in SoCAL
Hello. My name is Adrian i have good experience with paint protection film and i just moved to California, Irvine, i'm open to travel one hour away for the right job. You can contact me at 5717330693 -
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Boat window tinting tips
Best tip would be, “Sorry, no boats”.- 1
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Boat window tinting tips
The answer is to not heat that area too much so that you leave some slack in the film for when you get it to the inside. Also cut your pattern a little large so that you can trim a thread off the edges after shrinking to not have a furled edge. After you do a few of those you'll figure out how much to leave/trim to not have any light gaps. Also I'll leave a hardcard wrapped in a microfiber in the bottom overnight to collect water and keep pressure on the film while it dries. Sometimes you can take the top rail off the glass if the jackwagon boat builder didn't put too much pressure on the glass package when it was installed. If you pull the rail off of a tight package it's a pita to get back on, looking like it could crack the whole time. Congrats on getting it done. I've seen plenty that couldn't, which is why I price them like I do.- 1
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Boat window tinting tips
Thx everyone for the tips the install went fine, however i did run into a new problem on the main curve of the glass from thr outside the tint would lay flat on the big curve but when applying it seemed like there was too much tension and it would not stay down i ended up heating it up and flattening down but some of that area got overheated and warped a little, if you know how to tackle this problem please help me thank you!- 2
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