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It was the first 2010 VW golf gti 4 door hatchback I ever did. I cut the quarter windows alittle too big so I decided to trim the rubbers. BIG FREAKING MISTAKE. The dot matrix paint they use on the windows is very thin and I scratched the paint off the windows. The window was not scratched but the paint came off in a line all around the window. List price for each window was $99 bucks I'll find out the wholesale price tomorrow. Too top it off there is a very small scratch on the other quarter glass matrix.. I'm now replacing two quarter windows on a brand spanking new car. This is the first time in 5 years I've been tinting that I did damage to a car I had to pay for. BEW…
Last reply by ljr1977, -
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hey guys, ive tinted a million of these and never ever no problem. i tinted just the rear windows and when the customer left they said the camera is switching on and off while driving? does anyone know whats goiing on and how to fix? any suggestions? Thanks for your help.
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Hello all, From my understanding solargard is the best brand interms of not fading over time. We are in search of a tint person in the DFW area. We are in Ft worth. Do you guys know of anyone? Thanks! We will do our passat first then a 2014 silverado double cab.
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Just did one, not too bad. I don’t pull panels so front of front doors moulding is deep, but surprisingly loose so not so bad. One weird thing is the top rear gasket at the top is rounded and big so be careful not to cut it when you cut the tint outside to measure, will make sense when you see it. Rear hatch trim comes apart in similar way as previous generations I pull side trim. Of note there are wires attached to the rear glass for Antenaes that would be easy to rip off if you smack them with a squeegee. I attached pics.
Last reply by goodtohave, -
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Very Easy car. It is similar to a Passat, but you don't need a screwdriver or need to remove any trim panels as the tops pop up and out of the seals like other VWs. Only thing to watch out for is the panels are clad, like a new F150, so need to be careful you don't pull the cladding off the panel. It feels like they are held on by weak plastic welds.
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Anyone have any info on tinting this vehicle? Have one in 3 weeks. Thanks.
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I’m a rookie and have been doing random tint on my cars over the years. I bought a roll of Avery @ 35% to learn more. I was marginally successful on a sprinter front doors and fixed vent glass. Better success on an e30 Bmw sides. I have not attempted that back glass yet. None of these really requires shrinking. I guess if I can do this one all the others will be easy. I tried a couple of attempts already using the bar soap rub to start. Attached using the H pattern. Is it more of a stretch the middle than shrink the top and bottom? If you could share what helped you get it I would appreciate it. Maybe that ‘Ah ha’ moment? …
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Hola guys,i m getting a Tcross to tint tomorrow and i wanted to do my homework because i ve never seen this car in person.I then realised that there are zero info online about it,like any module that gets wet,can the sweeps be removed or not,soft glass problems,penaut situation,etc Has anyone every done one? THanks in advance
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so i had 2 golf in the same week. a lot easier then the older golf. the only issues i ran into was trying to attempt tinting the two front quarter windows. there is no way to get a tool in there to push water and bubbles out. so my question is has anyone try to remove the quarters out to tint them?
Last reply by brent, -
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No screws to remove just peel back panel use pick remove seal. Cut front 1/8” long rear a little long it tucks under soft rubber after taping rear rubber. Small opera has a little blackout.
Last reply by bennett5, -
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I recently acquired a 2000 GTI and there it a rain sensor behind the rear view mirror which when it rains the windshield washers come on. Does putting a layer of film between the two effect the functionality of it? I want the rain sensor more then tint, but I also want the heat rejection on the windshield. Thx
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Does anyone know what material this might be for the taillights? Thanks, Jon www.TintGuys.ca
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I got a 2018 VW Atlas coming in tomorrow for 2 front windows has anyone ever done one ?
Last reply by pbalentine, -
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Any info on this model guys/gals? Looks an odd one to tint. Thanks in advance.
Last reply by Fresh Tints Derby, -
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I'd like to get some feed back. its been about a year since I did one of these, but I don't remember having any issues shrinking it. Definitely not as hard as the older model. Am I remembering this accurately? ( I did quite a few of the older ones in 1 piece also) they were an (SOB). Frameless doors also right?
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2015 VW Passat 1 2
by Ridler- 18 replies
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Haven't seen anything on this car yet. Can anyone shed some light on this model? I've never done one but will be soon and just wanted to see what to watch out for. Thanks!
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The 2015 GTI has front quarter windows. They are nearly impossible to access. The doors are looser on the sides than the previous models, but the gaskets are wider as well, so more film to have to tuck to the back. Back window has less curve, but the trim on the inside seems to be tighter. Also, there is less room on the top near the spoiler, and the spoiler comes down onto the rear window on the sides, leaving less room on the sides. All in all its not too bad, except for the front quarters. Who's stupid idea was that ? And how is the customer supposed to even clean it ? LOL
Last reply by TintLady, -
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Wtf? Why did vw put a front quarter window, that u need a ship in the bottle kit 2 install film on? Any ideas on how to get film on the inside would be helpful right about now?
Last reply by Uwantsumofthis, -
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Panels have to be removed if you want to pull the seal. Two 30 torx head under the pull handle and 2 t20 on the very bottom of the panel. I shrank the rear quarter windows to ease installation. Make sure to cut the rears tight as the rubber molding is close to the matrix.
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any tips on this modell? remove the hole panel or pop of the top ?
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I have an 09 VW convertible at the shop to do in the morning. I dropped the top and for the life of me....I couldnt get the doors and quarter glasses to come back up. I tricked them........hit the buttons. I dont know Was so stinking HOT!! in the shop I just deciced to shut the doors and go home and cool off. Maybe I gave up to easy (for once) Help, Please guys.
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I cant seem to get the bulldozer behind the brake light, what do you guys use?? and also it us better to take the whole back shelf off? Thanks
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Mk 5 golf rear window 1 2 3 4 6
by steveyb109- 50 replies
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Hi. I'm reletivly new to the world of tinting and may have bitten off more than I can chew. I'm really struggling to shrink a rear screen on a mk 5 golf. I'm dry shrinking with baby powder and just can't get the corners without creasing. I've tried working from the middle out. Then from the outside in and only secured in the middle with the ends free. Any tips would be really helpful as I'm not one for giving up.
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Just got into a shouting match with the rear plastic tray of a 2017 Jetta. Does anyone know how to take it off? That third break light is annoying because the tray covers it and is one piece. Bulldozer and Titan are not doing the best job getting back there to lay down film either. Any help, especially detailed lol, would be appreciated. -Paul
Last reply by ErieTint, -
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Rear window looks pretty crammed in around those panels. I dont pull panels often but this one looks worth pulling. Anyone know where to start to get the panels off the rear hatch?
Last reply by Carmeltinting.com, -
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Hi All, just wondering what others are doing with the front quarters on the new Golf? I haven't had the chance to get one in and try pulling apart the front "A Pillar" cover to see if that helps. Cheers
Last reply by FondyTints, -
i'm really starting to like the new VWs. they're making 'em much easier to work on. for those who aren't skuuured to do anything with door panels these things are cake. you can see the silver trim piece on the panel here. well that trim piece pops right off using a small tack puller and behind it towards the back of the door is a hex bolt. remove it. then the top of the panel pops right back and the gasket pulls right out. i used to cringe everytime i heard the word Jetta. if it's just the new ones that come in then i could tint 'em all day long. Formula One Comfort 30
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Hi guys, we had one booked in yesterday and I seen there is a thread in the VW section about removing them so thought Id follow the instructions and take some pics along the way for anyone else who has to do one in the future. So here we go. First thing is remove the panel and drop the door glass right down then pull the rubber strip out of the channel. Then unbolt the two 10mm bolts in the door Next slide the channel down Next, pull away the rubber window surround which will make it easier to remove the glass. Finally pull the rubber with the glass in away from the door, this gives you enough give to get the glass out. Repeat in reverse to put back togeth…
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Hey All, Any pointers on this one. Looks like rubber trimming and removing back deck to get behind the third brake light. How about pulling door panels or not? Back side windows look like a pain. Thanks for any info.
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I have a 2016 Toureg coming in, I was curious if anyone has dealt with one yet?
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Hi guys Im working on a caddy van 2012 rear tailgate windows at the moment with the split door I am struggling on this one and I don't know why lol Im using suntek standard 5% I just can't get the shrink right on this should I shrink the rear windows individually or both windows in 1 piece? just can't seem to get the bottom corners right I'm using the talk method thanks Richard
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2014 Jetta b/glass
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I know, easy car.. they really are... except one thing, I continue to have trouble with every single back glass when getting the water squeegeed out from behind the third brake light. I don't remove the back decklid.. and I'm am having a single hell of a time squeegeeing out the water behind the third break light, I hate cutting them out... I also hate trying to squeegee them out, my bulldozer always ends up pulling the tint back up and destroying the tint, and my titan isn't strong enough to pull the water out leaving way to much water, everyone I do, I end up fighting with the water behind the brake light. what tools are you guys using for those who don't cut ou…
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So happy right now. Finally smashed my nemesis. Used to hate shrinking these. Just shrunk one in under 10 mins. Used to take me 3 goes to get it anywhere near
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Golf GTI 40
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Hi I just picked up a GTI 40 and I'd like to get the front two windows to match the rear privacy glass as closely as possible. Can anyone recommend the best film to go for to achieve this and recommended a good installer who can do it for me. I'm based in Sydney. Thanks in advance.
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Been struggling 3months+ Would appreciate if people will share their technique with this window I.e. Dryer sheet/baby powder method, how to trim it to size, heat gun on low heat/high heat etc etc. I need a step to step guide or someone to come down to my garage and teach me I've had enough of this car, but I won't I've up until it's complete. Please help
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hey all, got one in tomorrow, anything i should no about? rear window looks tricky due to no matrix? thanks
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Hi all, Got one of these in tomorrow, anything i should no about? easy to do?? Thanks in advance !
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I F**king hate Volkswagen......especially this model. So I decided to rent one to take it apart since we been getting more and more Golf in the shop. Golf and GTI owner been getting mostly Huper Optik Ceramic. This film is not cheap and they want a perfect job.....So we gather up the team and had a training on this car since no one want to work on this car when it come in. Lucky we didn't break or destroyed anything.....who care....it is a rental.... Pop off the grab handle cover with a push stick or flat head....there will be one screw to remove behide that cover. There one more screw to remove under the arm rest. On the bottom of the door panel....there is a scre…
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Has anyone done one yet, a customer is picking his up next month when the new reg comes out and wants it tinting. Just wondering if there is anything to watch out for. he also doesnt really want the pannels removed so are the seals tight or can I leave them. thanks brad
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Anyone seen one of these yet? Trying to gain Computer cut patterns. Brand new model that takes the Jetta Sport Wagons place in the VW Golf line up. Definitely a great looking Wagon! !
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Since there is no limit of darkness on the top strip, I have wanted to tint it. But I would go very dark, to help with sun glare in the evening. -
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Yeah that’s a very fair point to a degree I’m probably overthinking it. I don’t see really significant glare reduction until you get into much darker tint. Like you I think visibility for me is more important living in the country. I’ll probably see what the specs list the differences between 70% and 80% and then double check with the tinter as to what they recommend. Likely will end up with 70% with a strip along the top. Air80 seems to be much more popular, not sure if it’s due to performance or the difference in cost being so much more for the stratos. thank you -
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Hey guys - so I work for a vinyl graphics company that is adding window tinting to their repertoire and I had a question about your guys' ideal process. I have my plotter set up and my window tinting software ready to go, but I am completely ignorant about the way that tint installers prefer that things be cut. Currently, I will plot/weed the tint and cut the backing away as much as I dare before handing it over to the installer. I was thinking that the installer would prefer the tint to be cut to shape which I believe I can achieve with the perf cut on my plotter. Is that the typical process or should I not be worried so much about it being cut to exact shape? -
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Im in TX, plenty of of what you mentioned. While I do sit higher in an SUV, glare reduction is not improved much at all with what I have. My 80% is almost clear, not dark at all. With all tint, it adds a bit of reflectivity from the outside, which I notice makes it slightly harder to see from the outside looking in, in the form of a glare not darkness. At the end of the day, it's not permanent, it's only money! -
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PPF installer for hire in SoCAL
Hello. My name is Adrian i have good experience with paint protection film and i just moved to California, Irvine, i'm open to travel one hour away for the right job. You can contact me at 5717330693 -
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Boat window tinting tips
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Boat window tinting tips
The answer is to not heat that area too much so that you leave some slack in the film for when you get it to the inside. Also cut your pattern a little large so that you can trim a thread off the edges after shrinking to not have a furled edge. After you do a few of those you'll figure out how much to leave/trim to not have any light gaps. Also I'll leave a hardcard wrapped in a microfiber in the bottom overnight to collect water and keep pressure on the film while it dries. Sometimes you can take the top rail off the glass if the jackwagon boat builder didn't put too much pressure on the glass package when it was installed. If you pull the rail off of a tight package it's a pita to get back on, looking like it could crack the whole time. Congrats on getting it done. I've seen plenty that couldn't, which is why I price them like I do.- 1
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Boat window tinting tips
Thx everyone for the tips the install went fine, however i did run into a new problem on the main curve of the glass from thr outside the tint would lay flat on the big curve but when applying it seemed like there was too much tension and it would not stay down i ended up heating it up and flattening down but some of that area got overheated and warped a little, if you know how to tackle this problem please help me thank you!- 2
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