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Help
by Guest SundownTint- 4 replies
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Do anyone know how to keep the rear quarters up when the top is down? and any tips for getting to the rear window....uhh im not the smallest in the bizz any tip would be great Thanx TintGator........Chomp Chomp
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LS 460
by Guest Deep- 5 replies
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EEEEgad..I need to call one of you Lexus experts if I can. Alll kind of trouble with the 460 doors. Any takers?
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Got to pick up and install a F friday .Holy smokes that lil car is impressive and sounds kick arse !
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Can annyone help me with some information about, pulling the panels of IS250, where to start and maybe some pics, tryed to tint it this afternoon, rear and side (no problem) but the front is impossible to do without pulling.
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I'm doing one tomorrow morning for a friend of mine. This is my first one. I need some info on the door panels for these. It looks like I could sneak the tint by the gasket, but since it's my friend's car, I don't wanna mess it up. Are there any other quirks with this car?
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99 is200
by Guest coolrides- 1 reply
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has any one done a rear screen on one. I think I need to take the parcel shelf out. is it easy to get out? and how does it come out. cheers
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are they in the show rooms some were in this states?
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IS250
by Guest secretagentswole- 7 replies
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Last week at the lexus dealer I was having to show a new guy how to lay the doors on the new IS models. Stepped back and realized that I for got how I was dealing with that tweeter. Finally Rolled the window down and rolled the seal back half way and stuck the bone pusher behind the tweeter and used a bottom feed method. Removing the whole door panel just seemed to intense for the time alloted. How do you guys lay em?
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RX 350 4 dr
by Guest Nainoa- 3 replies
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Aloha, Just got through reading the horror stories below with the IS 350..I got a RX 350 coming in one hr. Any pitfalls or things to look out for...?
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1993 Lexus ES300
by Guest drupason- 2 replies
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Got one coming up. Its older just wondering if there is anything tricky with it? Any tips? Thanks in advance!!
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Lexus LS 400 - 92
by Guest overload- 5 replies
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Just did a LS 400, Took me about 7 hours never again! Was good to have done one tho. Good experience. The doorpanels was kinda hard to get off, But when you learnd where all the clips and screws where it helped some atleast :P But the backwindow was rly hard to shrink, And install, is there anyway to remove the speaker and rear panel? (rearwindow) To install the film easier?
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Everything looks to be no problem except thr rear door panels have power screens built into the top of the door. Once the panel was off I can't see how to get the screen out of the way. Anyone done one yet? Please help.
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tint on LS 460 1 2
by Guest cmintenn- 14 replies
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I purchased a 2007 LS460 a few months ago in white. I have always had my windows tinted, but also have always had black cars. I think tints look best on black cars. Anyway... I went to a reputable place here in Nashville and got the Lexus windows tinted. But then had it removed. Before it was done I explained that I did not want the tint to look blue or gray. With the car being white with a beige interior, I wanted more of a brownish tint. (is that tacky?) After the windows were tinted, of course it had that blue-gray look. I also think it was too dark of a tint for the car. It also looked like there were all of these tiny hairs under the tint. The tint compa…
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IS 250 1 2 3
by pierce8468- 22 replies
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I am not sure yet what happened to this car, but ley me give you a little warning. I just did one of these last night pulled the front two panels off. tinted the car like any other and put the panels back on. Then the trouble came. When I put the car into gear to pull it out of the shop. The door locks automaticly lock when put into gear. The front two door locks started to studder on me. I removed both panels assuming I had put them back on wrong. Well the driver door worked fine, but the pasenger door kept doing it. I checked and I checked but it was going on fine. My only thought at this point is that something inside the door got wet. Causing some sort of interfere…
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Lexus 430
by Guest scottstinting- 9 replies
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If Possable how should glass be prepped cerimum oxide ??????
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LEXUS LS430
by Guest shadytinting- 8 replies
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Just did one yesterday, the whole car was pretty much a piece of cake except the defrosters on the back glass. got the tint installed and everything was great but it took me about an hour to get these two little fingers down. the defrosters are soooo thick, it was so hard to get them down, and I was afraid to break the window with so much heat. just wanted so info if anyone has had this problem thank you
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done a few actually, first one I got pics on at least. check them. let me know if you see something interesting. but. third brake light comes or clips right out. if your a panel puller, that middle clip is hard as fock you have to really pull to yank the panels out. I took the windows out on this mofo. came out nice. pics attached hopefully.
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Lexus IS350
by Guest BLACKOUT SoKal- 1 reply
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Pimp ride...CS20 and PR70
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Lexes rear window defrosters 1 2
by Guest Winnerstint- 13 replies
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Last reply by lorenzotint, -
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First one of these suckers I've had to deal with that had a screen that pops up after you put the car in park. How do I get the thing down so I can get at the brake light and remove that and tint the back glass? Come on kids, give the old lady some help! Please
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GS 450 hybrid
by Guest RickD83- 0 replies
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WHAT THE HELL DO I DO ABOUT THOSE SPEAKERS?!?
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does anyone know how to remove the panels on the these? I have almost everthing, but the switch plate. I believe there may be a screw under this cover, but the cover doesn't want to come out, and its wood grain, of course
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I searched and found only lulu pp for a match to the early 2000 rx300 with the greenish reflective rear glass. Has anyone found any other matches, like SG's quantum, or Hanita's aura for example I have one here beside me for tomorrow, you guys, and gals help would be greatly appreciated
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LEXUS HELP?? 1 2 3
by Guest Zrok- 27 replies
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ok, I'm about to pick up a dealer account for the local lexus dealer, and I thought I read somewhere that there may be special problems with these cars?? any info wold be appreciated. thanks in advance. mike
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How hard is the 2006-07 GS to tint?? 1 2 3
by Guest dunnojack- 25 replies
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how hard is it without removing panels? Is it so hard that you end up with metal/ceramic tint looking like this?....
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97 LEXUS LS 400 1 2
by Guest TATIA- 13 replies
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I'm looking for any suggestions on tricks tricks for theese cars. Every window seems to be a pain, maybe I'm having a bad day.
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Need Info on New GS350
by Guest jereratli9- 1 reply
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Customer called and said something about the back window having some sort of automatic curtain thing and was wondering if I could still tint the back window . Anyone know what this is and if there is a way around it? Also, is the antenna integrated into the back window? I use a metallic film, will this interfere with the antenna reception if I do? Thanks!
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Need some help
by Guest haroldshouseoftint- 2 replies
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I need to know how to get the brake light/speaker out of this POS I have to strip & retint 2nd one today that told me OH NO IT HAS NO TINT ON IT Anybody know? help
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ES350 LEXUS 07
by Guest frank05- 2 replies
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I have 07 lexus es350 I had. the back windows tinted with 35% none metallic 3m tint. when you drive the car at night I get a reflection from street lights,stoplights,and car lights behind me. the reflection appears to be from the defrostor lines and the built in radio line.I talked to several window tinters and the person who installed it and they said they'd never seen that before. please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bubba
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is250
by Guest streetsounds- 7 replies
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is the gps in the back window anyone know
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Very easy car to tint. Just as easy as a 07 CRV except it has quarters in the rear doors. This car is so quiet that when it was pulled out I had my back to it and I didn't even hear it leave.
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Lexus rx300
by Guest shadytinting- 7 replies
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I have a customer with a 2000 lexus rx300 that has factory mirror tint on the back half, does anyone know of a matching film for that so I can tint the two front windows. thanks
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We tinted a lexus is last week and the girl calls back and says her bluetooth doesnt work now. Has this happened to anyone else?
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SC300
by Guest Cruizin- 3 replies
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I have to do a 93 Lexus SC300 this weekend. Anything I should be aware of? Any recommendations for me? Also trying to give the customer a hand in deciding on the tint shades..Would it be best to go one shade all the way around being such a small car with few windows (45%), or do you think it would be best to do the 5% on the rear triangles/rear window and 45% on the front two windows. I just want to ensure what I suggest would be the right look for the car. Thanks.
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Lexus IS 250
by Guest Oscar Tint- 3 replies
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So far everyone's been saying the front door trims got to be removed. If anyone can tell me where the screws are located it will be much appreciated as I have one coming up soon.
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lexus RX 300
by Guest anonymous- 0 replies
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hey I went to a tint shop and was told to visit this website for any questions I have regarding tints... I think its a common issue, the stupid factory built-into-the-glass mirrors on the back of my RX 300 (1999-2000) model are annoying and I dont think they can match. I dont know very much about tints but is there any way someone can give me the best alternative to what will make the tints on the front and back look close enough to the same colorish??? thank you in advance for your help. im shooting for either 5% or 20% if that will make an difference at all
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I did an 05 IS 300 yesterday, and it didnt have the usuall thick defroster lines like the others I have done in the past. The guy just picked it up from a Lexus dealer. It was a 05 leftover. So as of now.. I have some faith that the 05's have normal defroster lines. Either that or it was a helluva fluke. Anyone else have such luck? Rich
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2000 Lexus GS300
by Guest vital- 6 replies
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have one of these to do in a couple of days. anything to watch out for on this one?
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2005 ES 330 1 2
by blade- 10 replies
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Easy azz car to tint. The panels pop right off for those of you who aren't skuured. Pop off the cover behind the door handle and use a bone to pop up the power window piece. One screw behind each one and the panel pops right off. 20 second job per panel if that.
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06 lexus is 350
by Guest shady1- 0 replies
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Doing a 06 lexus is 350 in a few days! Anybody done one yet? How is that back window angle? Remove the rear shelf? How about the quarter glass? The antenna is bulit in the rear trunk lid for the navigation system. Any info would be great. Thanks
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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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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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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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