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2008 Cadillac Escalade 1 2
by Guest Merc- 10 replies
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Hey guys, I live in Houston, Texas and I will be tinting my 2008 Cadillac Escalade within the next couple of days. It is balck with tan interior and has the navigation and XM radio. I would like to tint all of the windows (there are 7) and I do not want to compromise the radio's or navigation's reception. What type of window tint should I go with and does anyone know of a good place here in Houston? Thank you.
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05 Escalade 1 2
by Guest shadedimage- 14 replies
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Hey peeps! Just had a question.... Escalade 05 I got a R&R to do.. How do the panels come off?
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09 STS Rear Window
by Guest xdcinc- 3 replies
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I recently installed carbon film on a 2009 STS. Customer is stating he can see multiple sets of headlights in rear window no at night? Has anyone else had something like this occur? Any help is appreciated
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Anyone able to tell me how to remove door panels on a 04 SRX hese seals are really tight & keeps bunching up my film.
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2010 Escalade..
by Guest Jerry250f- 2 replies
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Pretty soon I have a brand new escalade coming in to tint. My first really expensive car/escalade so I just want to theres no suprises I need to really look out for. Im going to be using Suntek carbon 18 to match the factory rear up. Any input is appreciated Thanks
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07 Escalade 1 2
by TINT- 10 replies
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did one today. I really dont like the doing the rear roll ups 07 07 07
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I tinted an sts the other day. she came back a week later with her son so I could tint his car and he told her that her lights were on the whole way to the shop. she said it didnt start doing this until the windows got tinted. I used greystone 30%. has anyone else heard of this? is there a sensor that can be adjusted to fix this?
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92 cadillac seville
by Guest datdude- 3 replies
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Do you need to shrink the side windows?
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2008 Escalade Glass Size 1 2
by Guest scottydosnntkno- 12 replies
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How tall is the side glass on a 2008 escalade? I have a customer on weds. who wants all the factory gone over in 20, and wanted to see if a 20" would cover it? Or is it bigger like 22 or something.
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A friend of mine just picked one up today and wants me to tint it, anyone here done one yet?
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How do I pull the rear deck and panels on this car? and is there any special tricks that I need to know? Thanks in advanced.
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'87 deville
by vanja- 7 replies
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I'm going to tint one in a few days, and since we don't usualy have them here, I don't know what to expect. I've seen photos on the web, but is there a 3rd brake light or something I sould take extra care about, or is it just the regular tint it and don't worry about it car?
Last reply by tintinater, -
08 4 door CTS....easy money Smaller back glass, still with the border. Rear deck doesnt come near the bottom of the glass. Doors , no need to pull side seals, just pull bottoms and go Easier than a 4 door G6
Last reply by Pyramids, -
When I saw this one in the schedule, I thought it was that cheap Caddy that looks like the Chevy POS, but I think that was the Cimaron. This one was actually very nice. Every window on this car, except for the quarter windows, has to be heat shrunk. This poses an interesting problem on the roll-downs. Each one has dots on both of the vertical edges, that the film does not want to stick to. To make that even worse, these dot edges are mostly behind thick, tight, felt gaskets. There is no way to slide the film under these felt edges. I didn't try to remove the felt. I learned by my mistakes and cut these windows about 1 inch shorter than normal. You really couldn't…
Last reply by Tint Artist, -
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crap. so this has the PITA antenna in the back glass. whats the best way to tint this and make it look good? . also... how does the deck come out? its tight up in this biznitch. the rest of it looks liek a cakewalk though.
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'02 deville
by Guest TommysTint- 1 reply
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Today I have an '02 deville coming in...I've never done one, what do I need to know? Anything special I need to lookout for on this car?
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05 Cadillac CTS
by Guest mattgribble09- 1 reply
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Finished a 2005 Cadillac CTS today very clean, only 18,500 mi. Tucking the film underneath that tight space between the rear deck and window is the only hard part. The side windows are really not that bad just take the seals out. I guess my only question on this is are most people getting the the film to stick to the dot matrix on the rear window??? I also did the front windshield strip but had to splice into two pieces, anyone else do this or just do one??
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06 CTS
by Guest CloudWalker- 0 replies
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Someone tell me something I have taken the back seat out removed the two side panels that hide the side air bags. There doesnt appear to be anything else holding the tray in but something at the bottom I just can't see its really ticking me off. Any advice?
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caddy
by Guest goldtooth- 4 replies
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normally have to take the back deck out , did not have to
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Do the head rest come out on this car? I pushed the release button on the side, and it stops solid at the top? Also, do you guys pull the door to glass trim like on the impalas?
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canvas tops
by Guest goldtooth- 0 replies
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whats the best way to shrink the back window,I shrink the bottom shift it then shrink the top
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I have custy that want bronze film on his cts my concern is the gps and radio respetion?? Is bronze film more likly to mess with the reception than a regular charcole metalized film
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Any electronic issues I need to be aware on these? I have to strip/retint one from the dealership that they f'd up on. I know the 07's are okay, no water worries, but I'm always nervous on new editions. I smoked an amplifier on a 745I last year and don't want to make that mistake again. I even covered as much as I saw, but wasn't enough. thanks!
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05 deville
by Guest newtothis- 6 replies
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is there a secret to working with the low clearance and the bottom edge window of the back deck because it is a pain in the ass to clean well and fit tools down. do you have to remove it? or can some1 tell me some good info thanks
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Caddy with ON-STar Annt. 1 2
by Guest nautiboi73- 16 replies
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how does eveyone handle the new caddys with the ON Star Anntena damn near in the middle of the rear glass. I don't like when I haveto cut around it, but I take a chance when I remove it and place it higher on the rear glass. I use 3M heavy duty double sided tape to put them back on and have only had to pay the dealership for one, the first on that I ever removed. how do yall hadle that car?
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05 cts tips
by Guest dumplin- 0 replies
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I just did my mothers 05' Cadillac cts , pretty easy except rear glass . The four door panels are cake , only two torx screws a door . The back glass is easy once all the deck and side panels are gone , Pretty straight forward r & r , there is a hidden screw on the rear side panels behind the airbag logo , 7mm . Also had to remove the outer seatbelts from the floor to remove the side panels , I also covered the back deck with a thick towel before cleaning and applying the film due to a control type of box there .
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STS
by Guest Beeline- 3 replies
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tight but didn't remove.....
Last reply by skanlan, -
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I have a 92 sts in the shop right now and cant figure out how to get the door panels off....can anybody give me a hand?
Last reply by Slick, -
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Anyone know of an easy way to remove the third brake light without removing the deck? It does have that cover in the middle of the deck that opens. The cover and deck appear to be in two pieces, but glued together. I'm hoping to get this out without removing the rear seat back.
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04 cadillac deville 1 2 3
by Guest wesplank- 26 replies
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Hey I really need some help on this. I dont normally get many cadillacs in my shop but today I did. Its a 2004 cadillac deville. I pulled it in the shop turned off the radio and began to prep the car. I removed the antenna off the rear window also. Did not reinstall it. I usually take to another winshield shop her so it gets put on and doesnt fall off. Delivered it back to the customer and just got a phone call from them and the radio does not work? What could have happened. Is it because the antenna is not installed. The radio seems to be working it just has no sound apparently. Thanks for the help
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Cant believe no one has posted this one up yet. Boy...the new Cadillac CTS back glass sux...I am trying to figure out if there is anyway around this thing besides taking out the rear seats and the deck....Sometimes I will cut it really tight and spray alot of soap and it will go...but some are tighter than others at the bottom and almost impossible to slide em in.....
Last reply by BIG E, -
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did a set of fronts today. we normally pull rubbers on the older escalades but this one its pretty easy to pull the panels off. the big side brakes with a pointed corner and the small side is rounded like a mercedes front door. wish they didnt change the windows on these. and they are different than the 2007 tahoes.
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help , 00' seville
by Guest dumplin- 0 replies
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I just attempted an 00' Seville , sides went smoothly but back glass had the motorized shade . Rear deck was tight up against the glass and I attempted to r&r rear seat and deck . The back cushion had an airbag logo and I didn't want to risk it , customer was satisfied . Any help on this would be appreciated
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O5 STS
by Guest Marco- 6 replies
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Anyone hear about the 05 Cadillac STS having pressure sensitive windows? What is it and how would it be tinted
Last reply by BIG E, -
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Without interfering with anything... :dumbass
Last reply by DarthShader, -
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I gotta yank the deck on a 02 deville . Does anyone have a method or should I just go postal on that back deck? Thanks
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'04 CTS
by Guest Zrok- 8 replies
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this thing was EASY....man, really easy...fairly flat back glass, I put vinyl on the dots, doors were cake, threw some small fingers, but no biggie....need to cut door patterns about 1/8" bigger on the front and back edges (all doors) and quarter windows have frit....piece of cake to do....I trash bag protected the doors to keep tha water off, but other than that,
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99 ELDORADO 1 2 3
by Guest Custom Tints & Graphics- 25 replies
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What do the MASTERS feel looks the sweetist on the Caddy w/green factory tint? I was thinkin about the Centaur 28% or atr30ch or ???What looks good?
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Tinting a 1998 Eldorado
by Guest Dynomite 98- 0 replies
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I have a 1998 black Eldorado that I want to get the windows tinted on. I was thinking either 25% or 30% all the way around. Which would look better on it? also does anyone know of any good tinting place in dallas,Texas?
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2002 Seville SLS
by Guest mtbiker493- 0 replies
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Nothing too tricky about this one. Back window has OnStar antenna that had to be cut around and unpluged inside. Back door glass needed to be temporarly marked on the outside to line the film up upon installation. Other than that it was pretty easy.
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Can this be fixed? Wondering how this happens
If it is on the outside of the window you should try a bit of Autosol metal polish on a rag to rub it off. Autosol is one of the only polishes that will take stains, rust, rub marks and water spots off glass without even telling us on the package how good it is! For anyone who hasn't tried Autosol, do yourself a favor and get some from your local auto shop next time you're there. You will thank me later I tell people that if Autosol can't clean up their window then they're outta luck. -
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then Dano was correct about trying to polish it out with the proper glass polish. Much care and experience is needed for this type of repair. -
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As far as I can tell @Bhamit seems to be on the outside of the glass.- 1
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Can this be fixed? Wondering how this happens
I agree with @Dano except that it is on a factory tinted glass. I still think it's a marr in the glass but not sure why it is showing up like it is unless it is on the outside. Just seems off/odd to me. I did see the same type of thing on a front door (laminated) of a Grand Cherokee the other day. Made the damage really stand out after tint but that was on a clear window, not factory tinted. -
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That looks like a mar on the surface, hard to see until the tint is installed due to adding contrast. Not likely that the installer is at fault. You might be able to polish some of that out. Use a professional glass polishing compound and maybe ask a car detailer to do it.- 1
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One more photo (not up close) to give a better view of its scope/size. -
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Experienced tinter and ppf installer needed in Atlanta
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Can this be fixed? Wondering how this happens
Brand new vehicle, went to a reputable tint shop and had Formula One Stratos installed. When all was done the shop pointed out to me that they noticed an area on the back passenger window that looked like adhesive or residue but it would not come off. They said maybe it came from the factory this way or something? Running your fingernail over the area you can very barely feel a difference. What is weird it's almost a perfect arch and looks like a white residue with a sort of pattern to it. You can see it more so at certain angles and under brighter light. I have tried to clean it off with glass cleaner to no avail. I will attach a photo but it's kind of hard to show it accuratelty so apologies in advance. I'd love to hear your input on the following: 1. Is there any way possible that the tint shop somehow caused this? I know tint goes on the inside but is there any prep, adhesive, heating to shrink etc.. that might have left this mark? In all fairness it's possible it was there before I tinted the vehicle but I am just surprised I would not have noticed it since the rear windows came factory dyed (I think someone said 20-25 measured) and looking from both the outside and inside I never saw it. The tint added was 50 so certainly darker and thus blemishes more visible. 2. Is something like this fixable? Assuming it can maybe be buffed out or something? If doing so would it impact visibility in that area when looking out or in? Worst case I just live with it. Thank you so much for any and input.
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