New Toyota Venza

clear solutions · January 17, 2021

FYI... The front doors apparently have a coating on them that can be damaged if they are attempted to be tinted.

Whyme · January 18, 2021

That’s not good , I just had to turn someone down with a Lexus nx for the same reason . Just the 2 front windows

BigShadynAz · January 18, 2021

18 hours ago, Whyme said:

That’s not good , I just had to turn someone down with a Lexus nx for the same reason . Just the 2 front windows

BigShadynAz · January 18, 2021

Not what I meant to input above.

I’m not sure if the plastic razor blades will work to remove the factory alarm stickers on the front doors & rear radio sticker? That is the only Toyota model I leave the stickers on when tinting. I also don’t press my Gilmore sprayer against the glass when doing the bottom half.

Likemytintz · May 18, 2021

I tint for a Toyota dealership and had to learn this the hard way. These windows are easily scratched and costly to replace if damaged. NO RAZOR BLADES or any harsh solvents etc .

tintnfool · June 10, 2021

I got lucky. First window i did was one of the front door port windows. I could feel my red dot dragging when I trimmed the seal. Any damage was hidden by outer seal. You are gonna get one clean chance at thst seal so sharp blade and make it count if you are gonna trim.

Heat gun the alarm sticker, pick back with finger nail. Right temp and all the glue is coming off, assuming new sticker.

I had a few glue spots that I used a plush microfiber towel and rubbing alcohol and wiped away, again keeping glue workable with heat gun. It's cold here so summer sun would be enough heat really.

Tint slime wipe down with same micro towel. Blue max glass to clean. Install film.

NO BLADES OF ANY KIND TO INSIDE FACE OF GLASS FOR ANY REASON!!!

This is for the first one you do. After the first one, send the rest down the road. I'm all ready not happy about having 4 windows out there with my warranty attached to this future shiz show. Actually, no, my lulu kung fu is strong. I'm worried they are gonna peg it with their seat belt and want it replaced

Edited June 10, 2021 by tintnfool

TNTLady · June 15, 2021

Sure would be nice if Toyota would put a do not tint or use razor blades on those dang windows!! Just learned the hard way as I got the first one of those in the shop today. SHEESH!!

I’ve been tinting for 38 plus years and never seen crap like this.

Edited June 15, 2021 by TNTLady