Major Issues for Window Tinters
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Major Issues for Window Tinters
Let's recap a couple of on-going and old threads on window tinting for important cautions.
1) the TL had a hard rubber wiper on the inside of the window that scratches the tint unless "mole skin" is added to the wiper strip. Extra $$$
2) metallic tints can interfer with the cell phone and with the Navi by partially blocking signals. The antenna for the Navi/GPS is in the rear package shelf.
The fixes:
1) have the mole skin installed or have the installer guarantee no scratches will occur.
2) Get non-metallic tint
Has anyone got any further suggestions or do you have experience with these issues?
1) the TL had a hard rubber wiper on the inside of the window that scratches the tint unless "mole skin" is added to the wiper strip. Extra $$$
2) metallic tints can interfer with the cell phone and with the Navi by partially blocking signals. The antenna for the Navi/GPS is in the rear package shelf.
The fixes:
1) have the mole skin installed or have the installer guarantee no scratches will occur.
2) Get non-metallic tint
Has anyone got any further suggestions or do you have experience with these issues?
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Originally Posted by xpditor42
Let's recap a couple of on-going and old threads on window tinting for important cautions.
1) the TL had a hard rubber wiper on the inside of the window that scratches the tint unless "mole skin" is added to the wiper strip. Extra $$$
2) metallic tints can interfer with the cell phone and with the Navi by partially blocking signals. The antenna for the Navi/GPS is in the rear package shelf.
The fixes:
1) have the mole skin installed or have the installer guarantee no scratches will occur.
2) Get non-metallic tint
Has anyone got any further suggestions or do you have experience with these issues?
1) the TL had a hard rubber wiper on the inside of the window that scratches the tint unless "mole skin" is added to the wiper strip. Extra $$$
2) metallic tints can interfer with the cell phone and with the Navi by partially blocking signals. The antenna for the Navi/GPS is in the rear package shelf.
The fixes:
1) have the mole skin installed or have the installer guarantee no scratches will occur.
2) Get non-metallic tint
Has anyone got any further suggestions or do you have experience with these issues?
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Originally Posted by xpditor42
Let's recap a couple of on-going and old threads on window tinting for important cautions.
1) the TL had a hard rubber wiper on the inside of the window that scratches the tint unless "mole skin" is added to the wiper strip. Extra $$$
2) metallic tints can interfer with the cell phone and with the Navi by partially blocking signals. The antenna for the Navi/GPS is in the rear package shelf.
The fixes:
1) have the mole skin installed or have the installer guarantee no scratches will occur.
2) Get non-metallic tint
Has anyone got any further suggestions or do you have experience with these issues?
1) the TL had a hard rubber wiper on the inside of the window that scratches the tint unless "mole skin" is added to the wiper strip. Extra $$$
2) metallic tints can interfer with the cell phone and with the Navi by partially blocking signals. The antenna for the Navi/GPS is in the rear package shelf.
The fixes:
1) have the mole skin installed or have the installer guarantee no scratches will occur.
2) Get non-metallic tint
Has anyone got any further suggestions or do you have experience with these issues?
I have metallic tinit and it shoudl also be noted that it does interfere a bit with regular radio reception, AM more than FM since the antenna is in the rear window. As for the scratching, how quickly does that show up, I had my windows tinted 2 weeks ago and have not used windows much, but don't see any evidence of scratching yet.
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Originally Posted by xpditor42
1) the TL had a hard rubber wiper on the inside of the window that scratches the tint unless "mole skin" is added to the wiper strip. Extra $$$
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Originally Posted by TLover
I heard LLumar tint is touted as scratch-proof. Any truth?
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Would anyone recommend self installation? If so, is it difficult?
will just look like crap with tons of bubbles
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Originally Posted by TLover
I heard LLumar tint is touted as scratch-proof. Any truth?
I would listen to the metalic tint warning for the GPS antenna on the rear deck
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This is where you can buy moleskin;
CR Laurence catalog Part #C5901 1" x 90' moleskin channel liner with adhesive. About $17 per roll (800)-421-6144.
However, your tinter will have it or will buy it.
CR Laurence catalog Part #C5901 1" x 90' moleskin channel liner with adhesive. About $17 per roll (800)-421-6144.
However, your tinter will have it or will buy it.
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I have metallic tint on the back window, and so far, I have had very little problem with GPS. Occasionally when it starts it may not be at the right location, but driving around a little, it snaps to the correct location. Again, this happens very rarely, and I wonder if that's caused by the metal tint or the inherent inaccuracy of GPS from time to time.
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I have a fix for your to keep your tint from scratching.
I use a clean cotton rag, rap it around my finger and clean the rubber window lips. You will see tons of dirt come off, in fact I repeat this step about 4 -5 times per wash.
The mole skin will work too, but in a year or two, when the mole skin can't hold any more dirt, you'll need to clean it also. I'm not saying this is the magic-cure-all. It's what I do, and it works for me.
Mike Smeezy,
I use a clean cotton rag, rap it around my finger and clean the rubber window lips. You will see tons of dirt come off, in fact I repeat this step about 4 -5 times per wash.
The mole skin will work too, but in a year or two, when the mole skin can't hold any more dirt, you'll need to clean it also. I'm not saying this is the magic-cure-all. It's what I do, and it works for me.
Mike Smeezy,
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Originally Posted by Vffr1
Oh My GOD! I just noticed the Green Dot in the left-had conner!! Am I being followed by Alliens? OMG Help me please! The sky is falling!!! (j/k)
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Originally Posted by Lore
Hahahaha.. a combination of funny comments from different threads. Classic. =) Hey, who elected you President?!#!% I haven't even seen a picture of your car yet. Who knows if you really even own an Anthracite.
Anway, I admit it was self-appointed, but since I started the whole "Team Anthracite" thing, I figured, what the heck!
The only problem is my car is pretty much stock and I think the President should at least have nice rims.... Lore for President??
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Originally Posted by Vffr1
(glad at least one person got that Ha Ha!)
Anway, I admit it was self-appointed, but since I started the whole "Team Anthracite" thing, I figured, what the heck!
The only problem is my car is pretty much stock and I think the President should at least have nice rims.... Lore for President??
Mike Smeezy,
Anway, I admit it was self-appointed, but since I started the whole "Team Anthracite" thing, I figured, what the heck!
The only problem is my car is pretty much stock and I think the President should at least have nice rims.... Lore for President??
Mike Smeezy,
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