Toyota
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Does anyone know what the black rectangle is on the to driver's side of windshield on the newer toyota"s
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Hi everyone, new poster here. After spending some time on this forum this morning I am hoping to get some advice from such an impressive knowledge base of tinters. I will try to keep it brief, I had the windows tinted on my Echo a couple months ago. They turned out looking great, sadly though they started to scratch immediatly the very first time the windows were rolled down. At this point the drivers side window looks HORRIBLE. There are vertical scratches top to bottom from one side to the other. On day 6 I took it back to the tint shop to ask him what was going on. He said I should take it in to a auto shop and have the panels taken off, gaskets cleaned, look for d…
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2015 Aurion
by tikka- 2 replies
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Hi guys , Tinted the new pasara today and found that they have put an automatic blind in the rear deck which has little nylon wheels that runs firmly against the glass or tint from about 15" down from the top edge of the glass. I have no doubt this will scratch the film and cause warrantys if not noted to the custy. There is a manual switch which can be used to keep it down, if the blind is up it automatically goes down when you hit reverse.
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Hi. Having a mate coming in with a Supra next week, anyone done one before and got some tips? Haven't seen the car yet because it's on it's way(imported) so I don't know if the windows are any hard.
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Just wondering what will I need to get the sweeps out? Thanks
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I tinted the rollups on one a few days ago with suntek carbon. Customer called and says the front windows look green. She brought it in and they do have a slight variation in color from the back that I haven't seen before. I do alot of toyota's with carbon and this is new to me. Any thoughts?
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2014 Toyota Tundra
by Guest 30ftTintjob- 0 replies
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Hello everyone! just started tintdude forums, been follower for a while. New to the tint world ( about 2 years) done about 35 cars so far and learning new stuff on every job! I'am tinting a 2014 tundra on Fri. customer just wants a windshield brow and the rear slider tinted. Anyone know if the rearview mirror has a set screw or if its difficult to remove? Any comments or helpful hits would be awesome! Thanks everyone † 30ftTintjob †
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Ok so had a 2001 Toyota Solara today. The doors and quarters where a piece of cake. My question arises with the back glass. I kept having difficulties with the lower corners and shrinking. To went down quick and easy with lift and pull....I think this was my first 2 door solara in my 5+ years tinting. Looking at the new Solaras (2007-2008) the back glass looks more flat than the earlier models. Any suggestions on this? I've never had a back glass give me this much trouble ....I tried different anchors and still issues.
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Has anyone tackled one of these yet? Do seals come out easy?
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Back sliding doors suck. That is all.
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Facing the glass-push brake light to the right first.Then pull up,lifting light toward you. plug wires are short, turn light gently 90 to 180' careful to clear plastic hooks over wires. depress tab on plug then pull out. Done!
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2012 Camry 1 2 3
by micro-edge- 23 replies
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Got one in shop now..so how do you get power to the windows without the car cranking? Normally you hit start twice but anything I've tried still cranks the car...
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4th Generation 4runners Anyone know a trick to tint the front door windows on a 2007 4runner without removing panels? I couldn't tuck the bottom corners so after two attempts I pulled the panels off.
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Hi, This morning i have tint a 2009' 3 doors yaris, During heat shrinking the front side glass, my film crease every time, i have lost 2-3 piece of film before having a good issue, i finally use soap and gloves to shrink.( i use Suntek HP ) Anyone who try this car can explain his method or tips for this car. It´s the First Time i have this problem.... Friday 13 ??? Lol Tanks for your help ;)
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i enjoy this site and get alot of useful info from it, so i figure i would share some. i just did a 2013 tundra and the things i noticed were: 1. theres is alot of room around the rear view mirror when doing the top windshield strip. the glass has alot of black area around the mirror for you to overlap 2. the side of the front windows have a slight curve on the sides
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2008 Toyota Avalon Quarter Panels are a beast*
by Guest Tint360247- 3 replies
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I'm a newbie and I've been practicing on my vehicle. I've got the driver and passenger side front and door windows down pretty good, I haven't attempted the rear window yet because my bulldozer hasn't come in yet. No fingers, bubbles and my edges are rounded pretty good using the index finger method. But one thing that I've wasted countless hours on and a lot of film on is with the rear quarter panel glass. It's hard as hell to master but it looks so easy that its driving me insane. The biggest issue has been with the two right angles at the top of the rear quarter glass, they are really small in width and the molding around them sticks up pretty high so I can't get a cle…
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Looking to get my 06 Solara SE tinted
by Guest bryann9182- 1 reply
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Any suggestions on film type, price guidelines, etc? I've never had windows tinted before. This will be my first time getting them done, and I don't want to get ripped off because I don't know much. I live in Massachusetts, and wanna keep it at the legal limit of 35% all the way around so that I can pass inspection and not be bothered by cops. Anyone have any pictures of Solara's with 35% (preferably silver) Here's my ride: http://imgur.com/CZD1PNU
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I have one of these land cruisers with the sliding cargo area windows scheduled. Can these windows be removed easily or is it best to tint them in the car?
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... Highlander, FJ, Lexus LX470 for instance when the back is sorta grey, and the front has the solar green? Llumar ATC 20 is close enough for most but it bugs me a little. I use ATC 15 on most all GM, Dodge, Jeep, and Fords and it usually looks t**s, both color and darkness, but these are hard to get a color match. I've also tried Johnson Renegade 20 and Suntec 18 and 25 and they all have the green or brownish look. ATC 20 is perfect when you hold it next to a back window, until you cover the front that has green built in. Anyone found a really close match? Correction, that's 'Suntek Carbon' 18 and 25
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Third brake light removal for the 2013 Camry. Slide to the right, and pull straight back.
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Dang! I hate those quarter glasses! Anyone have any tool creations that will get up in those front quarters Talk about awkward!
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So I had one of these to do today, rear windows were good and quick, the small quarters at the front were ok too. But the two front windows were bi$£%es to do!! I got the passengers side down after three goes, but I couldn't do the drivers side! I shrunk it on the outside but I kept getting a long vertical ripple running from bottom to just above half way, and it;s te type that will crease if you touch it. I don't understand why this happened/happens. Would someone please be kind enough to help me out . And I am no pro tinter, just something I do on the side of my studies. Thanks!
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2002 Camry
by Jays- 2 replies
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im tinting a 02 camry and I cant seem to get the tint to slide down past the seal. Its kinda tight, I tried removing the door panel but it doesnt want to come off. any suggestions. I did the back doors and they came out fine...
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Got one of the old MR2's in tomorrow. Anyone done one before? Anything to worry about? Thanks guys
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Easy car, but you have a long reach to the bottom of the back glass. The doors are much easier in reguards to how tight the top gasket is on the last model when rolled up, no more pinching. I'm satisfied with the template I sent in too, made for a fast install.
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I took a job for a 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser this after noon. Is there anythin I should now about this car? Things to look out for? Tips or Tricks? Or even an admonishment to run and save myself the time and trouble?
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Got one of these to do on Sunday and after the 2010 I did awhile back, I'd like to remove the rear quarter window if it is the same style as the 2010. How do you go about removing these? Remove door panel and that little pillar that separates the two pieces of glass? Is it bolted in after that? Any help or tips would be appreciated.
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does anyone know of an easier wat to stop the door in mid way to disassemble?
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toyota yaris
by Guest david_tintguy- 9 replies
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HAS ANYONE OUT THERE DONE A 2007 TOYOTA YARIS?I DID ONE THE OTHER DAY AND IT CAME OUT GREAT EXCEPT WHEN I GOT TO THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR.I HAVE TRIED SHRINKING BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM AND STILL NO SUCCESS IT'S DRIVING ME NUTS!!!I HAVE WASTED MORE FILM THAN I CARE TO MENTION.I AM USING LLUMAR JT 05 BKSR HPR AND AT WITS END ANY INPUT WOULD HELP.
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Its so dame tight in the back area of the glass, do you guys cut that seal all the way to the back? Thanks.
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Got one tomorrow. Anything I should be aware of? Thanks.
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2012 Camry
by Guest Mo Evo- 6 replies
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The '12 Camry's rear window is easier with no peanut problems, but the 3rd brake light is tighter against the glass. The quarters were a non issue, while the roll ups have tighter fits and still shift in their tracks. On the rear roll ups the rear edge of the glass can be felt, so don't add too much length to compensate for the shift or you'll get fingers.
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Horrible rear screen.....stop light is in the way and if you get one in be sure to get service department to pull it all apart first. Can't see how it comes out and it's too close to the glass to get anything in behind it....absolute cockhead design. No room in the back either if you are tall and hard to straddle the rear seat....avoid! There are plenty of other vehicles out there without such problems. Devil
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1994 Toyota Corolla
by Guest speeddemon- 1 reply
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What do you think is the best tint for a white toyota corolla that isn't that dark? the owner actually wants it with no tint, but due to the hot weather, he wanted it tinted but not that tint. what do you think?
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FJ Cruiser 1 2 3
by tintinater- 26 replies
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just did one today, it could possibly be the easiest new vehicle to tint, but beware, the rubbers are kinda strange, I tucked them, one side completely, the other side it tucked kinda lumpy, not completely tucked but enough to tint it, well when I pulled them up the lumpy side was all screwed up looking, but as it sits it looks like it's going to flatten back out, next time I'll completely tuck the rubbers....
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Celica Mk2 (96)
by Guest walestint- 4 replies
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Celica mk2 rear glass (uk) Had one today - film wouldnt lay that well for shrink have done other celicas no problem, must be different years any tips - its a bit like the mondeo back glass
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2011 Toyota Sienna 1 2
by Guest JustinP- 12 replies
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Anyone have a chance to do one of these yet? I have 2 to do tomorrow and want to know if there is anything specific to look for or if they are similar to previous years. Justin
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1995 Camry
by Guest loopy- 6 replies
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I have a 95 camry coming in in the morning, I have searched and could not find any topic on this make and model and tips for this car ? its a strip and retint Thanks....
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1980 corolla 1.8
by Guest loy- 1 reply
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My friend acquired this some time ago and I tinted it a few weeks back. 20 qdp. Back window kinda sucked, got it on the second try, and the gaskets were hard. Overall turned out pretty good.
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2000 4 runner
by Guest milly- 6 replies
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I'm doing a 2000 4 runner this weekend and I'm just wondering if the back window is really curved? Will it take a lot of shrinking or just a minor amount? Thanks!
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