Window Tinting: What percent, how much, and pictures
02-21-2005, 05:49 PM
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It's his web-action.
Note: OK, so I have to take my 8 back because after 5 days I still have spots/bubbles in almost all the windows and the rear window tint is a little lifted in the rear...like if the lower part was not glued right.
So, not to say anything bad about them but having to go back REALLY sucks! I knew going in as the last apointment of the day was trouble...
02-21-2005, 08:17 PM
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I just got back from tinting my RX-8. I gave the car over today in the morning (around 9ish) and debated for a while on which % I wanted, 20% or 30%. They finally put a sample of both %'s on my window and I came up with the decision of getting 20%. Picked it up today around 5 and I must say it looks amazing. It was a lot darker than I thought it would be but it looks great. I will take pictures whenever the weather is better. Cost me $275 out the door. Yes I know, pretty expensive, but it isn't those kind of Dr.Tint/Mr.Tint places. This one has been around for over 40 years now and is ran by very mature and professional people. I rather pay $275 and never have any problems, than for it to start to bubble up. Everythings looks great and is very smooth, I am very happy.
02-21-2005, 08:36 PM
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I am getting tint done in 2 weeks are you happy with the 20%, besides the bubbles?
02-21-2005, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by rx8wannahave
lol
Note: OK, so I have to take my 8 back because after 5 days I still have spots/bubbles in almost all the windows and the rear window tint is a little lifted in the rear...like if the lower part was not glued right.
So, not to say anything bad about them but having to go back REALLY sucks! I knew going in as the last apointment of the day was trouble...
Note: OK, so I have to take my 8 back because after 5 days I still have spots/bubbles in almost all the windows and the rear window tint is a little lifted in the rear...like if the lower part was not glued right.
So, not to say anything bad about them but having to go back REALLY sucks! I knew going in as the last apointment of the day was trouble...
NOTE: I was told by other tinters that the back window of the 8 should be done in one piece. Not two. You may want to ask when you take it back in. I didn't think about it til I was already home. In fact, I may call tomorrow just to ask.
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02-21-2005, 10:58 PM
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I'm getting my red 8 tinted in 10 days. 35% back window and rear - 50% front doors. In BC it is illigal to do the front door windows, but I think I will get away with 50%. Cost is $299 Canadian, but the place I am going to has a great reputation.
02-22-2005, 09:59 AM
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Cool...lol, going together...that will be more fun that sitting watching a TV with bad reception...lol
Note: I just called Flying Window Tinting and they said they can fix the peeling back window but that the small bubbles would leave on their own, so I"ll give them the benifit of the doubt...I"m still going to bring it in so they can take a look at it...we shall see...
Note: I just called Flying Window Tinting and they said they can fix the peeling back window but that the small bubbles would leave on their own, so I"ll give them the benifit of the doubt...I"m still going to bring it in so they can take a look at it...we shall see...
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02-22-2005, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
NOTE: I was told by other tinters that the back window of the 8 should be done in one piece. Not two. You may want to ask when you take it back in. I didn't think about it til I was already home. In fact, I may call tomorrow just to ask.
02-22-2005, 12:39 PM
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I had my windows done at Custom Shade Window Tinting, in winter park. I paid $127.80 including tax for the heat reflective tint on all the windows including the windshield. My back window is also 1 piece with no air bubbles in the windows. He is the guy who does the tinting for alot of the high end auto dealerships in town. He has his shop off Minnesota Ave in Winter Park.
02-27-2005, 11:26 AM
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I agree. I would personally get a second opinion on that place. When it comes to tint you don't want to go half ***, ya know. You get what you pay for.
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