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THE 06 PASSAT 1 2
by Mdog- 17 replies
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feel free to move to makes and models WOW I used to h@te tinting PASSATS but NO MORE, this car is now more tinter friendly if you have tinted a 06 JETTA this car is basicly EXACTLY like it but just bigger. The rollups throw a couple fingers, but the side seals are not tight and dont have that rediculious reveal the other car had on the side seals. The Quarter window in snow on the door instead of where it used to be, the quarter window is kinda matrix and rubber seal :gay but with a little rubber trimming its very easy. The backglass has the erd brakelight at the top and nothing to get in your way at the bottom, although it is alittle cramped at the very bottom, I us…
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2003 Passat
by Guest TwoT- 5 replies
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I'm having my 2003 Passat tinted and the place that is doing the job says they can not tint behind the rear brake light on the back window. They are planning on cutting around it. I'm afraid that this is look like a hack job. Can they tint behind the rear brake light and if not, how does it look with the tint cut around the light.
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97 jetta
by Guest steven smith- 6 replies
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I need to install some new door handles because my locks got drilled out during a police seizure of the car (before I owned it). how do you get the door panels off? or, is there a way to do it without getting the panels off (doubt this)
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Has anyone run into a problem with the passats not cranking after you remove the door panels?
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01 jetta
by Guest rtfd241- 2 replies
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Any tips in doing a back window? I use a heat gun I am not sure if I use it enough?
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Volkswagon
by Guest Oh_Yeah- 2 replies
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Heyas, today I had to tint a rear screen on a VW Golf Hatchback, had some problems with it, I had about 3-4 goes at it and creased it every time, usually at the bottom corners (I dry shrink btw) , got the most experienced guy at my work thats been tinting for 5 years and he shrunk it first go, creased it still but was outside the dot matrix so we could still tint it, Do u guys have trouble with these rears or got any tips incase I come across another one? I watched the other guy do it and only thing different he seemd to be doing that I wasnt doing it really waving the heatgun around heaps like in quick circles, other than that yeh I think it was just a difficuit back gla…
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07 jetta
by Guest streetsounds- 2 replies
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any one know if metalized tint messis with the nav on these got one sittn here and dont know
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I tint many jettas weekly and I havent tinted a new GLI yet untill last week, the thing had that light blue tint in the glass like a mercedes. just incase anybody would like to know. none of the other jettas have it but the GLI that I have seen.
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Dont apply any pressure when rolling the roll ups up becuase the "pinch protection" will stop the window at the top and automatically roll back down and you cant stop it. did a drivers roll up 7 times before asking the customer about it cuz ive never seen that before and couldnt figure it out.
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Tinting a 2006 GLI
by Guest BRM10984- 7 replies
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If any tinters here have any insight on some of these things, please let me know. Cut-and-paste from my posting on vwVortex: The summer heat has me running to the tint shop. I was hoping I wouldn't have to do it, but I can't live like this much longer. I had 15%-ish tint on my previous Jetta, but I feel like I've "outgrown" the blackout tint, so to speak. I really, really like the look of the stock blue GLI tint, but it's just not cutting it. For that reason, I'm going to go with a 35% Llumar metallized film. It should be light enough to retain some of the blue tint but dark enough to reduce the cabin temperature somewhat. I've read the metallized vs. ceramic deba…
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anybody done a 97 Jetta?
by Guest jtm999- 5 replies
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Has anyone here done a 97 Jetta for a tint I got one next week and have never done a VW before. This car has dot matrix on the side roll down windows and do you have to take the door panels off or can you just pull the door gaskets out to tuck the tint.
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BEETLE B/G Best way to shrink
by Guest chip01- 5 replies
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What is the best technique to shrink a beetle back glass in one piece. Got one next week and want to be prepared. Also are there any other issues with the car that I should know about that difficult Cheers Chip
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I wanna tint a new Beetle
by Guest MidcoastMW- 9 replies
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So does anyone have one commin in soon?? I'll bring tint, I want to shrink that back glass!!! (or at least try!!!!) and if I fail no skin off your back and you get to watch a rook waste his own papa's
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I did one of these lastnight...and decided to take the panels off...holy sheit...I have done one of these before...but I dont remember the pops on the bastards being that hard to pop off...im wondering if it wasnt an 06 1/2 with different pops on the panels. I tell you what...if I ever do another one ...the top of the panel is getting pulled and the seal coming out that way.. has anyone else taken the panels off on these cars?
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06 vw
by tintman Pa- 0 replies
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the back glass is tough on this and the interior trim is very difficult to remove...at least the trim around the rear glass....I usually removed it prior to the 06....if anyone has the tip to getting it apart I'd love to know.... it had gps and navigation and both worked after I use an HP char over the back glass...
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Done one today seems bit harder to do than older shape ,front doors bit tighter on seals ,rear 1/4 window ok but back window curves to the sides of the hatch making it a bit harder to shrink took me about 3 hours also answering phone calls and makeing tee
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WOW check out this assembly line and PLANT they make these cars at. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1837641
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Phaeton
by Guest Diamond Tints- 6 replies
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Now tons of posts on this but anyone actually say how to tint it I mean does the side glass need to come out? can the tint slide in between the rubber at the side ? are they a pain to shrink? does the panels need to be removed? does the shelf need to be taken out, if not how is it with the 3rd brake light?? Cheers in advance
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89 VW Jetta - Fuel Pump runs constantly
by Guest KevinF69- 4 replies
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Hello there! I am writing in regard to my 89 VW Jetta - 4 cylinder/auto. I recently changed the engine in the car and I cannot understand why the fuel pump wants to run non-stop. I've checked the ground wires and they all seem like they are hooked up and making good contact. The fuel pump runs constantly and I have gas running out of the exhaust manifold and some getting through the air lines, which in turn dumps it into the air filter box. I don't know what might be the culprit causing this problem. Any ideas would be extremely helpful. Thanks a lot! Kevin
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Hi, I'm new tinter and I was wodering what tint brand is a good quality tint, the one that you dont have problems with, like changing color turning blue, easy scratching or bubbling up after a short pireod of time, please help me out to make a right choise. Thank you....
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vw beetle conv
by Guest chino- 4 replies
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how do you shrink that back glass???? do you have to shrink the bottom half first then move it down and shrink the top?? and do you trim this one on the inside???
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06 passat and jetta brake light removal?
by Guest sytran666- 2 replies
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how do you take these things off without breaking anything?
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I did my first new Volkswagon Beatle today. It was HELL!!!!! I have never seen a side glass that difficult.
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Phaeton
by Guest Supertinter- 1 reply
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I've done about 10 Phaetons, if anyone needs any tips. These things are wild, the rear headrests automatically rise up when the rear pass doors are open. So you have to close the doors behind you when you climb in, then...the seats are pressure sensitive and will pop the headrests back up if you step in the wrong spot on the seat. The side windows are a nightmare but get easier with practice. Anyone else have any comments on these?
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had a customer come in saturday with a vw phaeton..I was def not in the mood for that car..I looked at it and it looked like a tough one,,,rear window is obstructed by headrests that dont come out,,brake light in the way and side windows as tight as a clams ass,,,any info on these cars yet?
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dead phaeton 1 2
by Guest snap- 14 replies
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do you have to keep the phaeton running while working on it? for those who dont know, the car has two batteries, one for primary operations, and one for peripherals. the batteries in the boot is what you want to connect a shop grade battery charger to. this way your power windows wont die on you and the car doesnt have to be running.
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Volkswagen PHAETON Tips and Tricks
by Guest PanEuropean- 0 replies
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VW Phaeton
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Any red flags on these ? Havn't seen one yet
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new beetles 1 2 3
by Guest Guest_tintmaster_*- 25 replies
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is it just me or does everyone h@te tinting these things? not only is the back glass a pain in the a$$ but I find that I even have to hit the fronts with the heat gun too
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heat shrinking
by Guest alx4now- 6 replies
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I was tinting one of those new beetles and could not heat shrink the door glass it just kept creasing everytime I tried. I was doing wet shrinking method. Could it be becouse the glass is hot? Not wet enough. I just dont get it... I did the rear and quarters fine, but that wasnt when the glass was hot from the sun. Anything from experience?
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ww GOLF
by Guest alx4now- 3 replies
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HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK I SHOULD CHARGE TO TAKE OFF OLD TINT ON FRONT DOOR WINDOW AND TINT IT?
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Concord film
by Guest alx4now- 1 reply
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Check out this link and tell me what you think... http://excoboard.com/exco/thread.php?forum...threadid=221722
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removing door gaskets on newer style VW Bugs 1 2
by Guest tintman AZ- 12 replies
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How do I remove Door gaskets on VW Bugs
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New Jetta - Rear Deck
by Guest clneal- 4 replies
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I've seen the deck removal pics on the older Jettas, and the new Jetta seems similar. I can't see how the child seat tie down anchors are attached. They seem to be threaded into the metal under the deck, but there isn't an obvious bolt head. The anchor cutout in the deck is rectangular, so it doesn't want to turn. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks, Clyde
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Bora V5
by Guest borav5- 1 reply
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Dear Guys, I have joined newly to this forum. I own a VW Bora V5 model 99. I had a problem with my cooling system (there was a leak), so I went to the mechanic and he found that the distributor is broken and needs replacement. In order for him to replace it, he removed the car battery so that he can reach it. After finishing his work, I started the car and soon the A/C as we have a very hot weather her in Kuwait were I live. Soon enough I discovered that the compressor is not functioning. We went to an electrician and he said that because you disconnected the battery, we have to reprogram the car again, and he hooked a Blue piece of electronic equipment to an electric p…
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Hide the chrome without roughup and paint?
by Guest Paldi- 0 replies
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Hello gurus! Here is a request to hide some chrome trim but allow it to be restored some time in the future whenever the cars is sold. The idea is to cover the chrome with a "tape stripe" of some sort - like a window tint but outside. Many Phaetons are black as is the one I used for my illustration - but mine is a very dark blue, so I need BLUE FILM. Can it be done? Is there a source for the material? Is it difficult to accomplish? BEFORE AFTER (that's the plan anyway)
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05 jetta i did today 1 2 3
by Guest tintgod- 20 replies
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03 beetle. 1 2
by Guest jtp0711- 13 replies
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Hello everyone, I did my first bug today and although the quarter glass was pretty easy the back was bad! We tried to due one piece shrink but could not pull it off. We ended up doing it two piece and it came out really nice. Can anyone out there due it one piece?? Did you shrink it wet or dry? Also how hard due you think a 94 Chrysler SHT (I think thats the model?) is? Man that car was a pain. Had big trouble with the back glass even though it was only about 18inches tall it was rough! Let me know what you guys think. Blade can you email me I have a question about your custom work... Thanks all1
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mk5 golf
by Guest Diamond Tints- 5 replies
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Hows everyone getting on with the rear screen on the new golf any tips on it as I find this one of the hardest rear screens out I dont like doing things in 2 pieces but this takes forever to do in one piece and is worse than a clio by far any ideas anyone on how to tackle it
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new style bug 1 2
by Mdog- 10 replies
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I just realized you dont have to take the door panels off......I rolled the window down grabbed the top of the plastic panel and just pulled up and the top of the panel came loose and pulled back far enough to simply grab the seal and remove it, I couldnt believe how many I have dont and didnt try this after I tinted it I pulled the top back and put the channel back in, now you have to get the top of the panel back over the channel, I rolled the window back down then pryed it back over the channel.
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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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Process
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
Best tip would be, “Sorry, no boats”.- 1
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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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