Pontiac
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Cake job Hex bolt behind the door handle. Remove the pushpins on the back edges of the panels. The top of the panel pulls back and you can remove the gasket. Also the gasket all the way around the sides and top pulls out to give you more room on the edges. Back window is cake also...no dot matrix just lines. If you need help from there then don't ask me.
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I'm not a big fan of these cars but this one was pretty damn nice. 2002 Ram Air Collector's Edition.
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sunroof on an 02 Grand Am 1 2
by Guest blckGAGT02 not logged in- 12 replies
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I want to tint the sunroof on my grnad am, but im not as to what shrinking method to use. I thought that the glass may be laminated so I figured id ask b4 I tried. also, whats the best method for sunroofs as to applying the film. thanx p.s. I finally got a job at a local tint shop as the @#$% boy lol. but its a good start. cant wait to help this industry
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2002 Trans Am for sale!!!
by Guest sassyblondnajeep- 5 replies
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I have a 2002 Collector's Edition Trans Am t-top for sale. I will have pictures available this week. If anyone would like to contact me at sassyblondnajeep@hotmail.com She is in PERFECT condition!! 8800 miles and only asking $34,800 for her!
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1998 sunfire coupe
by Guest comatoste- 0 replies
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I'm tinting the back window, and I was wondering if you guys had some pointers.... I'm a noob... I know the basics but on double curved glass... not so sure...
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I'll miss it, but making room for bigger and better things. Highly modified, it's a 12 sec. car 6 speed long tube headers, 4:10 gears, etc, etc.
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need new windshield for 99 montana
by Guest tint4less- 2 replies
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is there any way that I can get a windshield without it lookin purple, it just looks nasty from factory, if anyone know where I would find one please le me know thanks.
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04 grand prix 1 2
by Guest nils- 10 replies
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hi guys - we need your help, we recently tinted the only 04 grand prix sold into the uk (bought by an american airman based here) everything went fine. However we removed the door cards to do a real pucka job, everything came off so easily but the clips holding the small panel around each door handle just crumbled up and no way would they go back. spent two hours chasing every local posible supplier and no one has seen a clip like it. it grips in the inside and outside. the customer was ok but we still need to sort him some clips. the customer phoned me today and has been told that you cannot by the clips without buying the panel each cost USD 7. 50 (x4) . it sounds…
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I know I'm asking for it by even starting this, but here it goes: I have done a total of maybe 5 of these. 2 or three back in 97 - 98, one in 99 then NONE until today. This car had no defrost either. The previous ones was back when I wet shrunk film. So here it is: Right and left corners flipping down, it's about 90 degrees it the shop at this time so the 2 corners (right behind the bottom of the strut) have very small fingers that are going about three directions already tacky.. Heat on the outside + blue max = crease (x) me getting hot at 4:45 Friday afternoon = rip it off and tell them to come back another time. There is no way in hell I will 2 peice this car!!
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Help needed to coil terminal
by Guest Pontiac-Japan- 7 replies
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Must the coil terminal be replaced regularly? In this case replacement interval? Do anyone know the price of this part for a Pontiac TransSport made 1993? In some case shakes during driving with about 90km/h (about 50mls/h) according to problems with this coil terminal. One electrical specialist has checked it, it has not the full range of voltage (about 7-10V). With have replaced it into another used part, better than before, but not good enough. One dealer here in Germany told us, coil terminal cost about 450USD! We have only Haynes Manual, but no details about service of this part (for someone who need pic: Haynes/ Chapter 5/ Pic 6.24). Is here anyone working at Po…
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help please
by Guest newtinter- 4 replies
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I just started tinting the windows on a friends 99 gtp 2-door and got stuck once I got to the front rollups. I noticed that the gaskets seem to be very unforgiving and that heat shrinking is also required. On other jobs I have done I managed to shrink from the inside as I was applying and it worked fine but not on this car. Do you need to shrink from the outside and if so how do you do that since the bottom extends past the bottom gasket so it can be tucked later. I am sure this sounds like kind of a stupid problem but hey just as my name says I am new to this. Thanks for any and all help.
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help old 403 in ta
by Guest gameboyjim- 3 replies
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I had my 403 rebuilt 40 over last year but it has less power than before all an any help I can get would be great like what is the best trans you can put on a 403 the best pistons that I could be put in to up compression and hp what kind of card I can put under the hood and not mess with the shaker I also would like to lift the back end 2 or 3 inches
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Fiero?
by Guest SSC- 6 replies
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Haven't done one of these, but MR2's are easy. Is it like an MR2 or no? this one's an '88. Thanks in advance! -- Carrie
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does 301 have Water pump divider plate?
by Guest poncho79- 2 replies
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Just picked up a 1979 catalina with a 301 2bbl. car was overheating but had no heat. after flushing system, refilled radiator and found NO flow at all. thought water pump shaft was broken but found it ok. It has the cooling inserts but on plate. I know the 400 has this plate and that without it, the car will overheat. Since this is my first time into a 301, I don't know if it is supposed to be there. If so, does it have to be a 301 plate or can any pontiac plate work. Thanks in advance for any help or info. Jay 79 Catalina
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Coil Packs
by Guest zeecari- 2 replies
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Was just wondering when u can tell the coil pack is bad. My engine light comes on adn the car sputters and will stall. At times It will b ok but when driving the light will come on and will cause these problems. Does this mean its the coil pack or something more serious.
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90 trans am?
by Guest mylude90- 7 replies
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just wondering what people do around the defroster lines along the side of the glass on these. they're stupid, stick out like 1/4 of an inch from the glass and about 1-2 inches from the side. just curious what people do to cut around them
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I know we talked about this on the other board but......I stopped and looked at one on the lot today, no more felt seals on the sides its rubber, and the backglass is quite a bit flatter than the previous model, bottoms a tight fit, but will be ok if you have a squeege that can reach there. all the ones I saw didnt have a breaklight in the deck either looks like a easy tintjob for once
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'04 grand prix 4 door 1 2
by Guest Zrok- 10 replies
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this car looks easy enough.....YEAH RIGHT....ok, it's not bad, but the back window is damn near 36" tall, really wide slopes like my grandma's back, there's NO room to get the water out ...too close to the back deck, I recommend takin it out.. the fromt doors have this little humpy thing in the front lower corner that makes 'stuffing' the film down there a challenge at best...the only good thing, is that the big ass rubbers on the edges of the doors have......NO FELT WOOO HOOO...it's all loose ass rubber. GREAT finished product. notta bad car to do, but it's on my bite my tongue and save the cuss words list...a slight test of patience btw, the back glass is flat as he…
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Pontiac Breeze
by Guest CloudWalker- 1 reply
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I'm pretty sure I've done a couple of these it's just been a while, but these are fairly easy to do right?
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Cracked glass
I was thinking it would be higher on the absorption.... Great info on the whole post though Tintguy -
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Automotive Tint Comparison
MEP Films distribute Llumar in Australia. I for one have been using Llumar since 1984 and have very rarely had or seen any issues with quality and that is why the brand is my go-to the majority of the time. Sun Tek have some good automotive films that I like, but other than those, I am strictly a Llumar user. BTW Eastman Chemical own both Llumar and SunTek so I imagine their film technology may be somewhat shared. -
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Better shop in Europe to buy Films and Tools?
Hi guys, Im new here and learning how to tint… I live in Europe and to find tools and tints to buy here is very difficult. I just got some tools and tint on this website: tintwrap.eu This website was the only one I could find some felt squeegee and high quality films with the best price to deliver in Europe without ripping me off. the delivery was quick, about 2 days. and the material was high quality as well. Do you guys have any other websites suggestions? Thanks -
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Paint Protection Film (PPF) is it needed or worth it?
I've never had PPF done before and never had issues with the paint on the car looking bad. I usually park in the garage and have had Kia Casa White - Solid on my Sportage since 2015 and no noticeable issues with the paintwork. The new car is Glacier White - Solid I've been told that PPF is beneficial, but very few people I know have actually opted to get it for their cars. I've been told there are many benefits such as: No need to ever wax or use sealant after the coat is applied Stops the paint fading Makes cars super easy to wash Prevents Acid Etching from animal contaminants, hard water spots, tree sap UV Rays Acid Rain (although I don't think I've ever seen acid rain) Repels Water & Grime Saves Water Will not wash off, crack or peel Non-abrasive Self-Healing Properties: repair minor surface scratches and swirl marks on their own when exposed to heat. So is this all simply marketing spin to provide another product to the market without any noticeable benefits? Does the average family car really need PPF or is this more the reserve of the show car, tuner set, car aficionado niche? Brands SystemX Australia Johnson Paint Protection 3M Cleargard Paint Protection Pro Series Film OMNI Nano-Ceramic Surface Coating 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film Pro Series Ceramic Coating Package Graphene Coating Package SunTek PPF OZ Paint Protection Film OZ Paint Protection Films GTechniq Ceramic Coatings Tint Haus 10H Ceramic Coating XPEL Ultimate Fusion Swissvax handmade wax range. Opticoat Pro Ceramic Pro 9H CQuartz Finest Pompanazzi Gtechniq Crystal Serum -
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Cracked glass
Follow up: Attached is the performance data for Johnson's Resi/Comm window films and if you look to the bottom you'll see DN50 has a solar absorption of 39%, which is well below the threshold of concern which is generally accepted as 50% absorption (with no shadow). With a straight line shading from the roof this does increase the risk, which is usually low for straight line shading compared to other types. I've also attached a pdf of Johnson's film-to-glass chart which is used to determine how safe a film is. The thicker the glass the higher the risk; you say 6mm tempered and 4mm is the cracked one (interior pane). The question now is what compass direction do these panels face? In the end, I'll just suggest you hook back up with the person that installed it and get his input. He had to have been comfortable suggesting that film. I still believe it's a one off cracked panel and the rest will be fine. It takes 2 seasonal cycles to know for sure. Truly your call as to whether or not to replace with something lighter such as DN60. Here's more helpful info that helps you question the glass type on the interior; is it plate or is it heat-strengthened (HS). I believe it is plate and not tempered or HS. Why? Plate glass with suffer thermal shock if the edge temperature is different than the center of the glass by 50 degrees F. Heat strengthened requires 100 degree F difference, and Tempered requires 200 degree F difference. Ryker chimed in and that stimulated further review. Good Luck with this. johnsonFilmToGlass_2021.pdf- 1
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Cracked glass
Whatever that glass is that cracked it is NOT tempered. DN 50 is pretty high solar absorption and your saying shadows too so you probably need a more reflective film.- 1
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Cracked glass
Hey, thank you for taking the time to reply. It's greatly appreciated! -
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Automotive Tint Comparison
1) Why avoid Suntek? I thought they resolved that issued with the easy scratching and that they are one of the market leaders in Australia? Also, it seems most of the well established Tint businesses use Suntek 2) I've heard mixed things about Rayno, with some installers raving about it and others disparaging it. Makes it difficult for the consumer to know the truth, given vested interests exist. 3) Is Ultragard a Australian exclusive product? The IP seems to be owned by GTS FILMS PTY LTD. How's the quality as it seems to have limited installers. 4) Is the MEP Films CNP that apparently are Manufactured by LLumar of the same quality as the LLumar tints (such as Llumar Formula One Stratos; Llumar Formula One Pinnacle; Llumar CTX)? 5) -
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Cracked glass
The crack indicates thermal stress, however, the edge of the glass may have an imperfection (bur or clam shell chip). The crack does run 90 degrees out from the edge and curves as it follows any weaknesses in the pane itself. I have attached a pictured of what tempered glass looks like when it breaks and alongside it what a plate (or float) and heat-strengthened glass looks like when it breaks. The outer panel my be tempered should indicate so by a stamp etched on the glass surface in one corner. It should indicate tempered. Plate glass has no indicators, however, heat-strengthened glass will crack in the same manner as plate glass. I'm an unsure whether heat-strengthened glass requires a stamp. Tempered glass is 4 times stronger than plate and heat-strengthened is 2 times stronger than plate. 1 in 24 is indicative of edge imperfection. I could not find the solar absorption rate of DN 50, but if it is similar to competitive films, there should be no issue with that installation setting (including a straight line shadow). This, too, points back to edge imperfection as the cause. And finally, I spy drapes in a close position, correct? If so, it would be helpful to crack open during sun exposure; this to assist in allowing trapped heat between the glass and drapes to dissipate.- 2
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Cracked glass
Hello. I recently installed Johnson Daylight Natural DN 50 on a couple of windows. Solar energy rejection is 39%. The windows are double pane and the glass is supposed to be tempered 4mm + tempered 6mm. The roof overhang shades the top 1/3 - 1/2 of the windows. However, a few days after installation I noticed that one of the glass has cracked, presumably due to thermal stress. Should I remove the film from the rest of the windows? I installed the film on 24 of these windows (6 tiny houses) so now 1 out of 24 is broken. Or is it more likely that I just got unlucky and the glass had a defect? Is shading from the roof overhang such a big factor? The glass cracked. Is it really tempered? I thought tempered glass would shatter, but not crack. Thanks!
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