Issues with the tinters in my area...
04-27-2009, 01:04 PM
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Issues with the tinters in my area...
Ok so here in Columbus it comes down to 4 different companies that tint. Two of the four are not recommended, and the other two seem great but when I asked about "moleskin" I got two responses. 1) "Whaaa????" 2) "We don't put that crap on, it always come right off".
So what should I do? Is this something I can order, and do myself?
BTW, quoted $220 from both, both use Lluminar.
So what should I do? Is this something I can order, and do myself?
BTW, quoted $220 from both, both use Lluminar.
04-27-2009, 02:39 PM
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I would suggest not trying this on your own if you've never done it before. And if you dont mind me asking why are there only 4 tint shops? It might just be me but 220 seems a little low its probably just NJ but people around here get there windows tinted for around 300-350 if you have 7 windows. So you might wanna check around.
04-27-2009, 02:42 PM
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wow tint is pricey. But IMO moleskin is a must, otherwise you'll get plenty of fine scratches on your tint.
04-27-2009, 03:03 PM
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My mom paid $220 for 3 windows for her 08 accord coupe and they were quoting my best friend $220 for her 08 5 series for the back 5 windows.
I would go to a shop that knows that moleskin is
I would go to a shop that knows that moleskin is
04-27-2009, 03:46 PM
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Seriously, that is all there is. Just 4. 2 people have horror stories from, 2 people recommend. Both of those either had no idea what moleskin is, or totally disregards it because "that crap comes off".
I guess I'll call my dealer, see who they use.
I guess I'll call my dealer, see who they use.
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04-29-2009, 12:01 AM
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$110 for all seven windows 3m film with lifetime warranty. $300 is way too much even $200. i didnt put on the moleskin the first time around and totally regret it. moleskin install is really easy, took me an hour to do all four. theres a special at http:///forummembers/ quick shipping too
04-29-2009, 07:39 AM
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^That's what I wanted to see! Thanks!
05-01-2009, 06:14 PM
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Hey, I'm up on the north side near Polaris. Can you tell me which two companies were recommended? I'm considering the tint. I don't want to go "LIMO" dark, can you recommend which % is light and subtle? Look forward to your response.
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Moleskin = a soft velvet-like strip to go inside the window that will minimize scratches on your tint.
I got my tint in Vegas before I knew better, $130 5% front and back, this is the tint they used, not sure what type though either Rayguard or Silhouette as they are the only one's with a 5% option, http://www.johnsonwindowfilms.com/AUTO.php, I didn't know what moleskin was at the time either so i have some minor scratches on my driver side front.
Anyone know if this tint is any good?
I got my tint in Vegas before I knew better, $130 5% front and back, this is the tint they used, not sure what type though either Rayguard or Silhouette as they are the only one's with a 5% option, http://www.johnsonwindowfilms.com/AUTO.php, I didn't know what moleskin was at the time either so i have some minor scratches on my driver side front.
Anyone know if this tint is any good?
05-01-2009, 08:06 PM
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05-01-2009, 11:30 PM
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You have to find out what the tint laws are of your state. I think 35% is a very good start. Anything lower than that and one has problems seeing out the back window or the rear passenger at night time.
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05-01-2009, 11:43 PM
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oh you have to go to www. acura-world .com (without the hyphen) and add that top part to the end to find the thread.
I guess they don't let me post the link here?
That's a DIY for moleskin... and I would definitely look into getting it. I went without through the suggestion of my tinter. "Man these newer cars don't need the felt." Yeah well I got tons of scratches on my tint now, thanks man! I should just did it myself but was too lazy and then HE was too lazy.
oh you have to go to www. acura-world .com (without the hyphen) and add that top part to the end to find the thread.
I guess they don't let me post the link here?
That's a DIY for moleskin... and I would definitely look into getting it. I went without through the suggestion of my tinter. "Man these newer cars don't need the felt." Yeah well I got tons of scratches on my tint now, thanks man! I should just did it myself but was too lazy and then HE was too lazy.
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