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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 04:43 PM
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Help! Question about tinting

Just got my windows tinted !! 50% all around platinum +.
One quick question for u guys.
Should i be using the defogger. i just got it tinted today?
there are also some bubbles showing up, what should i do?
the guy said that it takes like 1 week to dry and one month to fully dry.
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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 04:54 PM
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if there small bubbles (little ones) they should go away in a week or two. use the defogger that wont hurt. just dont roll your windows down for a few days
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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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Like fsttyms1 said the bubbles are no big deal. It's soap water btw the window and the tint. Tint places use it to allows them to move the tint on your window befre it adheres. It normally takes about 3 days to dry out in the summer so a week to a week and a half is right on.
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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 10:35 PM
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hey, post pics of ur tint job..im interested to see how they look
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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 10:45 PM
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Don't roll the windows down or use the defogger for at least 3 days (to be on the safe side). That's what I did and no problem here.
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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 11:33 PM
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I have a 2003 Satin Silver TLS. I'm thinking of getting mirror tints. What do u guys think.
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 06:42 AM
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The bubbles are more noticeable with platnium tint becuase there is supposingly real metal in it. I had 2 of my cars tinted platnium. Good luck.
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 09:51 AM
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Originally posted by Eternal TL2k3
hey, post pics of ur tint job..im interested to see how they look
I can't post pic on this site so can i have ur email so i sent you the pics and see what u think about it. I though it looks sweet esp with ABP. My email address is azngamer999@yahoo.com. sent me some pics of ur car pls!!
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 10:41 AM
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Don't roll the windows down for like 3 days at least
and use your lock just in case one of your passengers want to roll them down. Bubbles should go away in case it does not just go back and have them correct the situation. I would like to see the tint on your car if you cannot post here then could you e-mail to LLG298@yahoo.com.

Thanks
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 07:14 PM
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I have a 2003 Satin Silver TLS. I'm thinking of getting mirror tints. What do u guys think.

Please delete some of ur mail on yahoo
i tried to send the pics but ur mailbox is full!!
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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Alrite its been 2 weeks since i had it done. There are still some bubbles in the rearwindshield. How do i get rid of it? it doesnt seem to go away. ALso i notice some scratches on the front windows. Is there a way to remove these scratches??
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Old Dec 4, 2002 | 12:57 PM
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Take it back to the shop and have them look at it...they will either redo the window b/c there was a hair caught in the tint or they'll try and pop the tint with a needle and squeegee the air/water out. I don't recommend you doig it b/c if you mess up you're going to have to repay to get it tinited again.
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Old Dec 4, 2002 | 02:32 PM
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yup it is all under warranty, you mess it up you pay for it.
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Old Dec 4, 2002 | 02:36 PM
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Originally posted by dtxxx80
I have a 2003 Satin Silver TLS. I'm thinking of getting mirror tints. What do u guys think.
I got mirror tints on mine too, if you wanna see how it looks here is the link click here
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Old Dec 4, 2002 | 09:09 PM
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Just got my windows tinted !! 50% all around platinum +.
Since you live in MA, isn't the maximum tint allowed only 35% I hope you don't get pulled over for it!
Where did you get it done and how much did it cost? And how does it look? I'd like to know what platinum tint looks like.
Thanks...
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Old Dec 4, 2002 | 11:04 PM
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Originally posted by lhommec13

Since you live in MA, isn't the maximum tint allowed only 35% I hope you don't get pulled over for it!
Where did you get it done and how much did it cost? And how does it look? I'd like to know what platinum tint looks like.
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Yes, you're correct he does. But the number is the amount of light transmitted through the window, so lower number is darker. Lower than 35% = illegal. 50% = perfectly fine.
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 01:19 AM
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Originally posted by this is me
Alrite its been 2 weeks since i had it done. There are still some bubbles in the rearwindshield. How do i get rid of it? it doesnt seem to go away. ALso i notice some scratches on the front windows. Is there a way to remove these scratches??
The bubbles in the rearwindshield is prolly becuase of the dot matrix at the top of the windshield. I don't know if this is what you're talkin' 'bout.... but I have the same problem.....
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 03:46 AM
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Mine has no problem with the dot matrix at all, my tint guy didn't even have to sand or shave down the dot matrix, he just tint over it
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 09:33 AM
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Originally posted by A$IAN_CHICKEN


The bubbles in the rearwindshield is prolly becuase of the dot matrix at the top of the windshield. I don't know if this is what you're talkin' 'bout.... but I have the same problem.....
This is weird , the dot matrix at the top turns out fine. but the bottom part there are like 4 bubles. Grrhhhhhh!! this pissed me off. Cant seem to get a hold of the guy who did it for me. But someone suggested that to take a needle and poke tiny hole and sqeegee it out. I gonna try that if i cant get a hold of the guy by next week.
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 02:18 PM
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I got mirror tints on mine too, if you wanna see how it looks here is the link click here
Were most of the pics taken before the mirror tints? They don't look too strong.

Also, is that your garage? Holy cow, your space is tight!
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 06:45 PM
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I got mirror tints on mine too, if you wanna see how it looks here is the link click here
The front of your TL Looks like The Camry Solara
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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LOOK:

Camry Solara:





Your 69TL:



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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 07:54 PM
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Originally posted by 2004TL
LOOK:

Camry Solara:





Your 69TL:



WTF!!
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