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Remove screw behind opener. Panel pops back like BMW and Silverado cut tint a little long tucks nice with Gator blade operas need to be cut exact. Easy $
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I have a customer wanting this car done. Anything to look out for except for the butane rope seals?
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I recently did my second one of these and overall not too bad. Front doors are a little tight. I also trimmed out the quarters a little bit since the rubber seemed to actually go into the matrix dots. If you’re hand cutting the rear window may take you a minute to cut out but a very simple shrink and install. I hand cut and two staged this one but next time I will probably pull the front panels.
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Have one of these coming in tomorrow. Any one done one yet? Any tips on bottom sweep removal or things to look out for with quarter windows or the back glass? Thanks in advance!
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The front doors on this car are very narrow at the mirror. Difficult to get behind the high door panel. The rear deck has a hide-a-way rolling shade for the backglass. This causes a large hump in the hat rack. Back rolling is rather tough and the Reach or a black & white 12" are the only things getting past the hump. Up-charge on this car. It's a little bit of a PITA This is the rear deck with a 12" and a 6" black and white next to each other, lined up starting on the dot matrix, center of the hat rack.
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I was able to get my hands on this classic very happy customer
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what is the best way to cut the film with the soft top? it seems to cover a lot of the window?
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Please help, no matter how much I shrink the film I crease it on these freaking doors
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71 riviera 1 2
by Guest tint4less- 13 replies
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I wanted to know if these could be done with wet shrinking, and how many pieces did you old skool tinters use to do them in, I used dry ofcoarse (easy way), how often do you guys get these in your shop 1971 Buick Riviera the one I did was much uglier than the one in the picture, it was all rusted and primered.
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I am struggling with this one, so far I have three attempts on this back glass and all three have ended up with creases in the corners. I get the middle just fine and get the film worked down but once I get to the last 2-3 inches it like to get bunched up and I end up creasing it. I have done other back glasses that some say were difficult but this one has me stumped. Using the dryer sheet method and have adjusted my line on this last attempt higher, the first 2 I did and H this last one I did not. Using Llumar CTX 15.
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The rear deck pulls right out with just flipping down the back seats. I found the doors to be a little bit more time consuming. The plactic around the windows snaps off easy, and there is one screw behind the door handle and two screws behind the door handle grip. I found the hardest part is taking off the plastic pieces that hides the two handle screws. Its only plastic so it can be broken easily. Other than this the car is straight forward.
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I tinted a 2001 Century this afternoon and the rear glass about kicked my ass. It did not appear to be too difficult when I looked at it and I assumed it would be a fairly easy 1 piece install but I was WRONG. I was dry shrinking it and when I tryed to lay down the H pattern it would not cooperate. All the funnels went side to side instead of up and down. Although I hated to do it, I had to piece it by cutting on the defroster. My question is: Is there a secret to the rear glass on these cars that I do not know about? Thanks
Last reply by TintWizard, -
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Got one of these to do on Tuesday just curious as to any tips for those little windows in front of the driver and passenger door, and any tips on removing the door panels?
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I've done a few Buick regals but for some reason stuck on this car. Would be way easier with the panels off. Can't figure how to pop them off? Back window was cake. Found the torx behind the handles. There is something else holding these panels on? If its that brushed aluminum strip. How do you get it off?
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This particular curve is getting to me I've done beetles, eclipses, whatever. Somehow this thing is worse........ am I just tired? Or is this particular glass just that annoying? I can't seem to resist the temptation to over-shrink. To clarify - I've been learning to Ryk Shrink. I can do the easy glass, no sweat. This bastard is tricky, and I am beating my head against the wall. It's 2AM, I'm on attempt #7..... I seem to have lost all ability...... I went to the old glove and gun method, and still fight creases.
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About to do one next week for a friend. Glanced at it the other day and back glass looks like a piece of cake but anyone done the sides or any input? Those plastic seal covers that suround the roll ups come out letting the seals also come out? I got plenty of time to work on it but like a previous thread stated they are tight and just want to aliviate the hastle and remove if they dont run all the way down the window. Just looking for any input and if nothing else I will post my findings next week with a pic or 2. Tight car all in all and its the Super Charged Magillicutty edition.
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Done one of these yesterday and the car was very simple. Back window, front roll ups and quarters were all easy. The rear roll ups were a bit more of a challenge for me though. Because there is no edge on the rear it was hard to keep from creasing when rolling the window all the way up. Not sure if that's a good explanation. I'm sure this isn't the only vehicle like this but does anyone have any suggestions if I get another like this?
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Just got one in today the guys got a great dark green paint on it and we agreed on 35% all the way around. This is the first car I've done with absolutely no gaskets on the sides for the roll downs and the back window has no matrix and the gasket encasing the inside is so tight. The roll downs are actually encased in a metal frame so my cut is going to have to be spot on. Any pro tips from the oldschool? Before and after pics to come too
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I tinted either a 2010 or 11 lacrosse this morning and custy called after picking up saying her back speakers are making a popping noise. I used an HP film, never had an issue before but wondering if it may be my first i didn't even notice if the antenna was in the backglass or on the roof? If it was the film would the speakers sound clear if you put in a cd? tried calling her back to see if it sounded clearer then but couldn't get up with her? I originally told her to give it some dry time and see what happens
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11 Buick Lacrosse sunroof
by Guest Bigbertha1221- 8 replies
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Someone mentioned to me there's an issue with tinting the sunroof on the 11 Lacrosse. Anyone else hear of this? Has anyone tinted the sunroof on one of these? Thanks.
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Hey guys, crazy busy day yesterday! Had a guy drop off a Buick Lacrosse 2010 around 9 am, wet shrunk the back window and installed, came out good but a few puckers popped up on the defrost line, a few were vertical even, but it was only on the passenger side. Anyway, went on to the rest of the car and figured let them dry and come back to it. Went back and heated them from the outside then pushed outward along the line just to find them popping right back up. After a few tries with that I realized I had overheated the glue and there were visible glue marks. Went back to the puckers and made a few knicks in the film along the defrost line where the problems were and with h…
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2010 Lacrosse 1 2
by Guest GreenCove- 14 replies
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new lacrosse takes a lil more time....felt on the sides like a ford and tight....rear glass brake light and tray is kinda high....not a real tough car but not a cake walk like the last model
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2011 Regal BG
by Guest chevtinter- 3 replies
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Easy shrink easy lay check around the inside of BG there is a rubber that sticks out. and looks like you are gonna be triming. I use my slim foot and push the rubber back and gives me more room.Roll ups are tight(GERMAN CAR) all in all not a bad car to do. 1/4 glass is kind of a pain.
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1995 Buick Riviera
by Guest mattgribble09- 6 replies
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Just
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89 Reatta 1 2
by TintWizard- 14 replies
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Not many of these cars around , but be forwarned, the back window looks curved more than what it is, but it's a hard peice to load in by yourself because it's so long and not to mention it's a 2 seater. The 2 rolldowns are curved all to helll as well ..the 1/4 windows are good Didn't see any notes on this car so though I'd leave something
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2010 Lacrosse Back Glass
by Guest chevtinter- 0 replies
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On some of them there is a factory sun screen installed on the back dash that does rub the rear glass and scratch or rip the film. It s notice able looks like a long rectangle sticking up I little by the third brake light.
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Have one coming tomorrow. anything I should be looking for? thanks.
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Does anyone know if the 01 has the same back glass as the 03. The one with the reverse curve I have not done one in well I can't remember I have one Sat. and my fallback guy (MR P) will be out of town
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BUICK ENCLAVE 2009 1 2
by Guest patternmaker- 13 replies
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I SEE THE FRONT GLASS IS LAMINATED AS MOST ARE TEMPERED. ANY PROBLEMS WITH LOW HEAT CRACKING DUE TO ABSORBING AND HOLD TO MUCH HEAT?
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My ABS sign ON
by Guest abudgil- 2 replies
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Hello Can anyone help me with this one? My car is fine and okay. But when I drive, service light in dashboard always on. Because I afraid it will affect to my car or system will error. Can a system be reset? To see if it is just the computer now updating? Thanks
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BUICK LACROSS 1 2
by Mdog- 10 replies
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nobody has really mentioned the specifics of this car, I tinted one today and here is my take. EASY car to tint, the seal surrounding the roll ups are rubber and THEY PULL RIGHT OUT you dont even need to roll the window down to get them off, the bottom seal on the roll up comes out also, just pull back the top of the panel and pull it out. The backglass is pretty easy also it has a brakelight inder the deck but there is plenty of room to squeege it out with a sidewinder or bull dozer. the backglass is only about 48 inches wide and 30 tall, pretty small.
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76 Buick Skylark 1 2
by Guest PimpMyTint- 14 replies
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OK, had this guy come in this week & wants his 1976 Buick Skylark tinted. Everything but the windshield. The front windows will be no problem, frameless. I'm concerned about the back 3 windows. The glass is old, and has butyl oozing out into the viewable glass, along with rubber gaskets & seals. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? I advised the guy that the BEST option was to have the back 3 windows removed, and I would tint them loose, then have them reinstalled. The car is near mint, except for the dirt and grime stuck in all the crevices & corners of the back 3 windows. I could easily just try my best to clean the glass IN the car, however I know …
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2000 buick park avenue, almost got it need help
by Guest newtothis- 4 replies
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I am tiniting a 2000 park ave. when I attempt the rear roll downs, I cut it to shape from the outside then I apply it to the inside. I do the top first but when I bring the window up there is a forming gap on the left vertical edge of the window. I don't know if the window shifts when it goes up or what but I cut it exactly to shape from the outside. the window comes out clear but there is a gap on the left vertical edge, what is the secret? I tried installing from the bottom first then the top but then there is a small gap on the right side, can some1 help me?
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have a 92 park ave scheduled friday, last buick I've done was about 6 months ago. Any problems with this car, BW piece of cake?
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How do you pop off the door panel on a 2000 Century on the right rear ? The window is wedged in the up position, as it will not stay up on its own. My guess is that it came off track ?
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06' Buick Lucerne
by Guest dumplin- 6 replies
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This is a nice car to tint , finally GM does something right . Film on back glass lays nice and smooth , roll- ups super ez , one phillips screw under pull handle and seals slip right out !
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1995 buick century back window from hell 1 2
by Guest compudude86- 14 replies
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hi all, I have a 1995 buick century. I already tinted my side windows, and that was easy, because I removed the windows themselves and tinted inside. now, I decided its time to tint the rear window, and after 3 rolls of tint and one breakdown, im out of ideas. what should I do? I tried the strips idea but they are totally off, I tried doing a one-pice, nope. im really getting frustrated with this, HELP!!!
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1971 buick
by Guest Beeline- 5 replies
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Anything special or a pain about these cars? I may have one to do on thursday. A local tint guy has the Buick dealership right now so this is my first Lucerne. Done the lacross, Terraza, and Bravada I mean Rainier but never a Lucerne. So any tips would be nice
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Older Buick LeSabre long skinnys
by Guest Braud Spectrum- 7 replies
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I got to thinking about something today...I was tinting a '96 Buick Le Sabre...you know the one...it's got those hateful little long skinny windows in front of the D & P ? The first couple I did when they first came out... I heated the crap out of each of the dozen or so little fingers up and down each side of the little window... It's such a small space in there anyways and I always dreaded those two windows. Then I had an epiphany. The reason I hadn't even bothered to shrink was because it's problem was not top to bottom it was side to side. Why it took me so long to realize that I could easily solve the problem I'll never know. What I needed to do was simp…
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Low angle haze
Im not that worried about brand recognition. Ive been getting work with Avery and its got little to no brand recognition as far as tint goes. I'm just looking for a good brand that I wont have an issue with. Avery is a fairly cheap option as far as Im aware, so I'm just getting ready to move into the big leagues with a more premium brand. Ive used STek's tint and I was pretty happy with the way it looked, shrank and the overall experience with customer service has been great too. I stopped using it because their specs feel like they are below par compared to the other premium brands. Specifically their TSER. Their NEX line seems to be compared to Xpel Prime XR Plus, but the specs were more on the line of Prime XR. Anyone know how that TSER number is calculated? Is it just a calculation combining light rejected, transmitted, reflected, etc? Looking into panaplex, autobahn, and global now. More specifically global because of recommendations.- 1
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I second the Global suggestion. If you can get past the color(khaki) of the 70% ceramic, it is the best performing film in their line. It has amazing heat rejection properties at a 70% film with very little low angle haze. I don't have anyone complain about it. If you install 50% on windshields then you will LOVE the Global 50% ceramic. One of the prettiest films i've dealt with and I would say "almost" zero low angle haze. It does not perform as well as the 70% in my opinion because they have almost the same "stats". @Dano Hang in there with the brand recognition. Just spit your knowledge and let them look it up if they want too. Global is my favorite of the "big 3" and the recognition is getting out there. -
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Best place to learn window tint ppf
I am currently in the process of getting my detail business going in northern Alabama, and I feel that being able to add tint and ppf, would be a great addition and separate me from some other businesses. I have found a lot of these 2 day work shops, they range from 1 to 5 days, are any of them any good? I would assume the Xpel training etc would be quality, but I was hoping to find something a bit closer to home. I have no issue traveling but if I can find it here or like near Atlanta it would be a lot more convient. Any info on any of these class workshops would be appreciated, and if u got an idea I've overlooked. Let me know that as well,. Thx for the help fellas -
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I've had good results with the Global so far. No minimum requirements but also not much brand recognition in my area. -
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Basically, the technology that is blocking the heat is also creating the low-angle haze. Some films are worse than others, but they all have it. We've only had 2-3 customers complain about it in the last 10 years. So not a major issue at least for us.- 1
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I have been using Avery Dennison's NR Nano Ceramic IR but I keep seeing cloudy results or low-angle haze. I think some haze is acceptable as a trade-off for performance, but there are just some customers who may not be happy with the result. Does anyone know of a tint manufacturer that has little to no low-angle haze? Preferably one without a $10k minimum monthly buy-in or something crazy like that. Does this only affect ceramic tint? -
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