Post-Tinting Questions & Experience (long)
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Post-Tinting Questions & Experience (long)
Questions:
1. Coverage -- Do most people with tinted TL's have the "line" in the rear quarter windows ?
explanation -- was anyone's tinter able to get the tint all up against the edge of the glass or do you have space between edge of glass and tint because they couldn't wedge it in there?
2. Re-tinting -- how difficult would it be, should I want a darker tint on the rear window, for them to do it?
3. Moleskin -- anyone apply moleskin after tinting was done? Or just before?
4. Sun-Gard brand tint -- experiences from people here? Better/worse/same experience than/as Lumar?
5. Cleaning tinted windows -- since this is my first tinted car, is it an ABSOLUTE NO-NO to use ammonia-based cleaners?
Experience:
1. For those who haven't had it done, it took a mobile guy about 2-2.5 hours at my office.
2. I got 38/28/38 (front side/rear side/rear window).
3. Looks good except a little bit lighter than I thought (especially rear window with parchment [light] interior). I guess this will be beneficial should I get pulled over.
4. Navigation and radar detector still work great. Take-up/Pick-up time on satellites is about the same (from 20 seconds - 5 minutes).
5. Car definitely gets more looks...
-josh
1. Coverage -- Do most people with tinted TL's have the "line" in the rear quarter windows ?
explanation -- was anyone's tinter able to get the tint all up against the edge of the glass or do you have space between edge of glass and tint because they couldn't wedge it in there?
2. Re-tinting -- how difficult would it be, should I want a darker tint on the rear window, for them to do it?
3. Moleskin -- anyone apply moleskin after tinting was done? Or just before?
4. Sun-Gard brand tint -- experiences from people here? Better/worse/same experience than/as Lumar?
5. Cleaning tinted windows -- since this is my first tinted car, is it an ABSOLUTE NO-NO to use ammonia-based cleaners?
Experience:
1. For those who haven't had it done, it took a mobile guy about 2-2.5 hours at my office.
2. I got 38/28/38 (front side/rear side/rear window).
3. Looks good except a little bit lighter than I thought (especially rear window with parchment [light] interior). I guess this will be beneficial should I get pulled over.
4. Navigation and radar detector still work great. Take-up/Pick-up time on satellites is about the same (from 20 seconds - 5 minutes).
5. Car definitely gets more looks...
-josh
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