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2010 Convertible Vette
by Guest tintpro2007- 3 replies
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2010 Convertible Vette. Geoshield DMC (Dark Matter Ceramic) 20% Just a cool pic angle:
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4th Gen Camaro (1993-2002)
by Guest hunter2hitman- 7 replies
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I'll be tinting the BG on a 1994 Camaro, just wondering if anyone has any tips on this one? thanks
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Just a quick question for anyone that can help me. I tried to tint a mate's 06 Corvette and had no luck with Bekaert's Titanium 16. I simply couldn't shrink it enough. What 15% (or there abouts) film is easiest to use for these rear screens? and also, is it easier to shrink it horzontally or vertically? Thanks, Scott.
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Next week, I am going to be tinting the BG on a 2001 camaro for a friend and would like to hear some tips from you guys, and I also have a few questions... 1) Can I get away with using a 40" roll? 2) Which shrink method is the best? 3) I saw on another thread that some guys were not even shrinking the bottom of the window on different model years? Any truth to this? Like I said guys, any tips and answers to these questions would be great.
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2 fronts 20%carbon 3 screws only bout the clips very tied
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Will I be ok using a 36" roll on one of these or is it too short? Looks close online. While I am in this thread, anything else to watch for on these?
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Anyone ever done one? How is the BG on these and are the door gaskets really tight?
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07 Z06
by Guest Tint-Factory Car Shine II- 4 replies
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So it looks like I'll be doing a 4 door 76 impala later today, lucky me anybody ever done one? I can't even find a decent image of one on the net
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chevy baretta 1 2
by Guest one5iftyone- 17 replies
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I did my first baretta yesterday one piece, first try.
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Opinion of this 1 2 3 4
by Guest YO-EL- 32 replies
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Is this normal?.. Just got done.. Very splotchy...
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old windows but cust was happy
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Hello, I have a 1998 Lumina Car and a pre-cut film. Do I have to pre-heat the film ? Is it necessary? A break light is on the window too. Thank you
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I got one of these tomorrow, does anyone know if there is a matix border on the back glass. The earlier models ivs seen didn't and look like a pain to do.
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hey guys, we have read all the posts on this backglass...we tired all the different methods, but we are still not able to get it...it is coming back this week and we want to be able to knock it out. These are the problems we are having 1) the entire backglass shrinks fine using mdog's method (which is the %&$#!) except for the bottom corner when have an abundance of film that will not shrink 2) had the most luck with the lift and pull but seemed to be too much stress on the film 3) thot about turning the film to where the side would shrink but then would have issues with the center not shrinking? Haven't had this much trouble with a car in 5 years, very frust…
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Anyone hear this yet? Third customer from 2 different dealers telling me the sales person told them this. They are telling them that GM says the back glass can break.
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shaved doors
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706 vette yellow tint
by Guest streetsounds- 3 replies
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I have a customer of mine that is very insistant on getting some good quality yellow tint that I can shrink lol
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Doesn't seem to be any advice on the lumina. My uncle has one he said I can do same practicing on. Any advice? I haven't seen it yet so any pointers would be greatly appreciated. I'm doing it on wednesday so I'll find out soon enough. Thanks!
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98 Monte Carlo tint
by Guest Jdtint- 7 replies
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So first off I am relatively new at tinting and do it because I enjoy doing it so my apologies if I don't use the proper tinting lango. I am not in business just mess around with buddys and do it for fun but my buddy gave me his Monte Carlo to tint. I have done his driver and passenger side windows beautiful no bubbles or streaks under tint but when I went to tint his back window not back glass the small windows behind driver and passenger I have ran into trouble can't seem to get it to lay without fingers. I have tried heatshrinking it. Pulling all the fingers vertically. Cleaned it and triple cleaned it. I don't kno wat to do can someone give some advice I appre…
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1996 Corvette 1 2 3 4
by Guest B.C.- 34 replies
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I tint for ziebart in Lansing and my boss wanted me to tint his corvette. I pride myself in my one piece rears but I am having a hard time shrinking the top of the window on the rear but it is hard to do without any creases. and hints. like heat gun angles or just a good way to do them. thanks Jeff
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1976 caprice glasshouse
by Guest drmrjon- 3 replies
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Well this one is a 1st for me. I have a 76 caprice glasshouse to do on sat. was wondering what the best way to shrink the rear window would be concidering the glass bows reversed from every other car I've ever done.
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57 chevy belair 1 2
by Guest Proline- 14 replies
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Has anybody did a 57 chevy bel air before ?
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Got one scheduled for tommorrow and I've never done one, but it doesn't look too bad. Im just hoping theres a dot matrix around the rear side glasses. Does anyone know if there are latches to trim around or anything I should know before I do it.
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I tried the TTC fold today. I think I like it better than the reverse roll Oh yea, Suntek Hp 35
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57 Chevy Bel Air
by Guest tintisaiah- 4 replies
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I have been tinting for 15 years and have never encountered a 57 Chevy rear window until today, does any one have any advice on attempting this feat? prefer someone who has actually done one.(window is in the car)
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suntek carbon yeh,no pic of rear glass.it was 9pm custy in a rush to leave ,so was I.
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1991 Camaro 1 2
by Guest potzy- 13 replies
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Hello all, now I dont do to much American stuff but I got this customer of mine that has a 91 Camaro and wants it tinting, fair enough I said but I just need to check on whats what. Ive looked on the makes and models here and the old Google thingy, dont look that bad a job but the only thing I can see is that it dosent have a black band around the edge( I may be wrong )and the heater tags look a pain in the rear to cut around.... I would aperciate any feed back you can give me or hits un tips Thanks chaps Stu
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Chevrolet Captiva - Airbags, help!!!!
by Guest smithp69- 4 replies
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Dear All, We picked up a lovely new Chevrolet Captiva a few days ago, as we are due a baby in December we need to swirtch off the front airbags but can't seem to find out how to do so? The dealership said the button on the dash does it but I can't for the life of me find it, please help - model is an LT
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2004 Cavalier
by Guest ogslamin- 7 replies
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on the 04 models they moved the third brak light back to the rear glass to make it easier you will have to move the rear decking,speakers, and seat belt latches its fairly easy to do. the tint itself I tried the wet method but didnt work so I did it with the fabric softener. you will have to start in an "H" pattern so you wont get lines near the defroster contacts. All the windows will have to be shrunk a little to make installation easier. Just take your time it'll come out great
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59 chevy elcamino 1 2
by Guest Aaron- 14 replies
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Any body have any luck on a rear glass if so what type of method to shrink it thanks
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Everyone was realy impressed with how good they turned out...The logos look as if they are floating it the center of the light. when the lights are off you can see how the whole glass is blacked out......
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Im guessing this one doesn't have a matrix on the back glass. Its a solid rear window, my question is how to trim it. Should I trim it oversized on outside and bring in on the inside and trim like flatglass or could I trim the inside gaskets for more room?
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whats in my shop today!
by Guest rivercitytint- 5 replies
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2010 camaro ss ~!!! overall a fairly easy install back glass was a pain not much room to work with and my buldozer was mia!!!! door windows are kinda a pita due to the air tight seals and rolling up and down when opened ... I ended up have to open all doors pull the fuse for them and let dry!! I guess we shall see how it holds up while the film cures!! once that is figured out the car is a cake walk from there!!! the small door tweeter speakers pop right off for easy corner tucking! the rear qtrs are a breeze even thow there tint as hell!! all in all not a bad car!!!! I was able to deliver it to the cust... WOW!!! I used sirius II film looks great!!! Click for picture…
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A dealer that messed one up already asked me if I was interested today. Theyre paying $--- for the full kit install. I figure I could bang it out in about an hour or so. Anyone have any experience with this particular kit? Ive done fords mustang kit and it was pretty easy.
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yep, I knew it was only a matter of time. 2007 corvette coming in tomorrow. I've been at it a couple of years now and doing well, so I'm going in confident. read through some vette posts and picked up some good tips. I am nervous about the film I'm using for this. just started using sg nr charcoal. I'm shrinking it great on everything else, just hope it gets there on this one. the roll downs look as bad as the back glass. wish me luck.
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2006 Corvette 1 2
by Guest Jashou2003- 19 replies
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I just experience my first 2006 vette ( buddys car ). How do you tint the windows w/o the indexing of the window effecting the pattern you are trying to cut. I got both windows done ( flawless ) job, close the doors and I notice the windows roll up another 1/2''. I tried everything to have the door completely open with glass from not rolling down. I even tried tinting the window from the inside of the drivers seat ( not ). Please anyone help me out.
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Hi all ive got a Captiva (4x4 style) in next week just wondered if there is anything I should know about this one ? Any info would be great as always. Cheers
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Ok after shrinking the windshield I have a problem with cutting the hole for the rearview mirror. When I cut the hole on the shrunken tint it fingers like crazy. Well it just takes me a little longer to heat them up and get it looking nice. My problem is when I go to apply the tint Ive got fingers near the rearview hole and It seems like there is no possible way to get them out. How do I prevent this. when I cut more of a square hole for the rearview it seems like it fingers a whole lot more than if I were to cut a perfect circle. Whats the deal with that?
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chevy venture
by Guest rivercitytint- 2 replies
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Ok I have multiple chevy venture vans I am quoteing for a local law agency. I have to match front windows to rears and the forbidden windshields!!! I was wondering if anybody knows what width roll for the entire windshield will I need I am trying to quote these vans sight unseen right now and im thinkin thats a big a## windshield ... I need to goto walmart parking lot and look around I think and bring my tape measure!! lol
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Need some help
Technique is everything. Your side window preparation should go something like this: Spray the glass with soap solution. Razor blade the window to loosen contaminants. Spray the glass again. Scrub the window with a scouring sponge. Spray the glass again. WIPE THE WINDOW EDGES INCLUDING THE TOP OF THE GLASS with a clean rag or paper towel. Carefully squeegee the soapy water off the window in a pattern that zig zags sending the contaminated water downwards and overlaps by an inch to ensure correct coverage, and make sure your squeegee blade is leaning forwards at an angle so you don't leave a trail behind. Flush the vertical sides and bottom of the window to expel any residual dirty water. If you do this EXACTLY AS I SAY you will reduce the risk of getting crap under the film by 98% You can thank me later.- 1
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Need some help
^^^ great list of good habits. If your working on cars with rubber gaskets, roll down the windows first and spray them with SprayAway glass cleaner. Use a triangle card of some kind wrapped with a microfiber towel to scrub the dirt out and give it a couple squirts of water to flush it. Use the towel and triangle again when you're prepping the glass. Don't forget to scrub the top edge of the glass.- 1
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It's important to prepare well, like taping felt to prevent the little particles from bleeding out, making sure to thoroughly clean the glass and sides, anywhere the film may touch. Also make sure the bottom flap is out of the way so that you can place the film with minimal manipulation. The more you have to move the film around to get it into position, the more chance you have of creasing it and or getting contamination. Also, make sure you touch the film adhesive side as little as possible. Having the glass ready so that you can handle the film well, without touching anything but the glass and not letting the film flop around or having to force it in somewhere. Another thing is that if there is any shrinking that needs to be done, do it before installing, as every time a finger pops up it brings a bit of dirt under with it. Work in a clean shop, mist the air around your work area right before pulling the liner also mitigates some of the airborne dust etc. -
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Wassup everyone. I been practicing tinting on a few cars (mine and my family's) for about 2 months now and I feel like I've improved a lot since I first started. I do get these tiny bubbles around the edges sometimes. Can anyone give me any tips on how I can mitigate or eliminate these? (Ik its likely contamination but what can I do to improve my installation?) -
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Beginner Tinter
Hello all, I’m fairly new to tinting and just been doing friends and families cars for practice. I am looking for help and guidance to help correct my errors. I keep getting these small scattered bubbles no matter what I change!? Thanks in advance. -
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Residential Window Tint - Suntek SYDS vs. Solar Gard Slate vs. Madico Optivision
The first picture appears to be similar to a 25%. Front of house? The second picture with 2 shades pulled down should get 25%, especially if facing West. The third picture should get 45%. The compromise is lesser privacy, while providing greater incoming light (already shaded from patio overhead). Small samples provided by the dealer don't give you a good sense of what the film will look like once installed. There is too much light streaming in around the sample (when taped to the glass), making the film look darker than what it will look like installed. The best and most accurate way to see what it will look like, viewing out, is to use the sample as quasi-sunglasses by wrapping it around your face and eyes (to the point of no light leaking in). Now, look toward the window(s). Viola`, there's your tinted view. As to the tax benefit, do check with a pro tax person just in case they no longer have that program. I've been retired for almost a decade now.- 1
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Residential Window Tint - Suntek SYDS vs. Solar Gard Slate vs. Madico Optivision
Wow thank you for the comment about the tax advantage. I'll definitely have this noted for my taxes. And thank you for the recommendation for Madico Optivision. For $47 more, I would not mind going with them after what you said. On that Madico proposal, I've been going back and forth about the Front Bedroom. These windows NEED to have a mirror like finish and I'm between the 25 and 35. The 25 is definitely very mirrorlike, but I'm afraid it might be too much for a set of windows facing the street, so possibly the 35 would be better? What are your thoughts? Attaching a picture of the front windows that currently have this Kespen tint I bought off Amazon. Which of the 25 or 35 would be closest to this finish? I'm okay with doing 25 on the Master Bedroom though since it's in the back of the house and facing West. I don't have any neighbors directly behind me due to it being a greenspace where a pipeline runs underground. I've had the samples up and keep going back to look at them, but it's sometimes hard to tell. I don't have a sample of the 45 for the living room, but I think that's as high as it goes, so I'm fine with 45 to allow max amount of natural light through.- 1
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