Window Tint
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Window Tint
Hey guys I was wanting some input on window tint..
Im wanting to get my windows tinted..but I noticed that on the top of the back glass theres a bunch of perforated dots.. will there be a problem getting the tint to stick around those dots?
Im wanting to get my windows tinted..but I noticed that on the top of the back glass theres a bunch of perforated dots.. will there be a problem getting the tint to stick around those dots?
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Yes, there will be a problem. A lot of guys use black vinyl in place of tint in that area. The guy who installed mine sanded the dots down so the tint would stick. Are you planning on doing this yourself or getting it professionally done? I highly recommend getting a pro to do it.
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I hate it, it gives a weird look. some of the tint has stuck right in between and it looks good, but most of it has air spots and lines between it.
If I did it again I would definitely put black vinyl
If I did it again I would definitely put black vinyl
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Yes, there will be a problem. A lot of guys use black vinyl in place of tint in that area. The guy who installed mine sanded the dots down so the tint would stick. Are you planning on doing this yourself or getting it professionally done? I highly recommend getting a pro to do it.
does the vinyl go on the inside or outside?
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if you stick the vinyl ont he inside it'll look like poo, maybe not right away, but sooner than later. If you go the vinyl route, IMO, the outside is the only way to go...just have to be careful not to scratch it.
of course if you took the car to someone who actually knows what they're doing, then the dot matrix is no problem at all...lol
of course if you took the car to someone who actually knows what they're doing, then the dot matrix is no problem at all...lol
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if you stick the vinyl ont he inside it'll look like poo, maybe not right away, but sooner than later. If you go the vinyl route, IMO, the outside is the only way to go...just have to be careful not to scratch it.
of course if you took the car to someone who actually knows what they're doing, then the dot matrix is no problem at all...lol
of course if you took the car to someone who actually knows what they're doing, then the dot matrix is no problem at all...lol
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Ding ding ding...
Tint increases the aerodynamics of the interior of the car by smoothing over microscopic bubbles on glass. So of course this HP is only seen when riding with the windows down.
Ding ding ding...
Tint increases the aerodynamics of the interior of the car by smoothing over microscopic bubbles on glass. So of course this HP is only seen when riding with the windows down.
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It's really difficult to not get any bubbles in the tint. The gentleman that tinted my ride did an A+ job and I would recommend him to anyone. But the dust in the air gets trapped under the tint and it shows up on the glass. It is barely noticable though.
My gf messed my front window up by putting a nick in it.
I had 5% but I took the front off. Got a ticket for $200. The glue on the window is kind of difficult to get off. I used a steamer to get the glue off. It made it real easy too. Just incase you wanted to know how to get it off. It made the window very clean too. xD
My gf messed my front window up by putting a nick in it.
I had 5% but I took the front off. Got a ticket for $200. The glue on the window is kind of difficult to get off. I used a steamer to get the glue off. It made it real easy too. Just incase you wanted to know how to get it off. It made the window very clean too. xD
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i had the shop tint over the dots, it looked like crap a few weeks later so i cut just below the dots and put 3m black vynal and it looks soooo good you cant even tell there is vynal there
do you work at great northern BB?
It's really difficult to not get any bubbles in the tint. The gentleman that tinted my ride did an A+ job and I would recommend him to anyone. But the dust in the air gets trapped under the tint and it shows up on the glass. It is barely noticable though.
My gf messed my front window up by putting a nick in it.
I had 5% but I took the front off. Got a ticket for $200. The glue on the window is kind of difficult to get off. I used a steamer to get the glue off. It made it real easy too. Just incase you wanted to know how to get it off. It made the window very clean too. xD
My gf messed my front window up by putting a nick in it.
I had 5% but I took the front off. Got a ticket for $200. The glue on the window is kind of difficult to get off. I used a steamer to get the glue off. It made it real easy too. Just incase you wanted to know how to get it off. It made the window very clean too. xD
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