Tinting Windows (Must Read, Free Moleskin)

[Army82AD325AIR2B]

Would it be possible to get around that? Say, add some small external antenna?

[Acura_Kid]

Originally Posted by Army82AD325AIR2B

Would it be possible to get around that? Say, add some small external antenna?

anything is possible when you have the $$$ to throw at it. you could probably add a navi antenna right inside the xm housing on the roof.

[TL_in_Edison]

Hi, I'm new to the forum.
I've read all the posts and now I'm a bit nervous about my upcoming window-tinting appointment this week...
I saw the list of question that AcuraKid posted, so thought I called the tint shop where I'm going to have the tinting done and see how they'd answer (www.tropictint.com). The technician I spoke to insisted that the moleskin (felt) is un-necessary because they 'do it right', and that the moleskins actually come off within the first week and would actually cause scratching. This place uses Llumar UV Shield (metallized), and the tech assured me that it does not, and will not interefere with my navigation system...He's claimed to have worked on many TL's and has yet to hear a complaint about the GPS receiption or scratch...
what should I do folks? Stick to the appointment ($269+tax) or forget it? any help is greatly appreciated!


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[ACURA TL 2001]

WUS UP EVERYONE
I AM PLANING TO PUT TINTS ON MY 2007 TL TYPE S I AM PLANING TO GO WITH 35% ALL AROUND BECASE MY INTERIOR IS TWO TONE BLACK GRAY. I AM IN QUEENS WHAT SHOPS DO YOU RECOMMEND ME. I SEE THAT EVERYONE IIS TALKING ABOUT THIS MOLESKIN TO BE INSTALLED ON THE DOORS.
ALL I WANT IS SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO DO TINTS ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE SINCE HAS THAT ISSUE WITH SCRATCHING WINDOWS .
I AM VERY PICKY WHEN IT COME TO HAVING SOMETHING DONE I WANT TO PAY THE PRICE BUT HAVE IT DONE THE RIGHT WAY

[Acura_Kid]

Originally Posted by TL_in_Edison

Hi, I'm new to the forum.
I've read all the posts and now I'm a bit nervous about my upcoming window-tinting appointment this week...
I saw the list of question that AcuraKid posted, so thought I called the tint shop where I'm going to have the tinting done and see how they'd answer (www.tropictint.com). The technician I spoke to insisted that the moleskin (felt) is un-necessary because they 'do it right', and that the moleskins actually come off within the first week and would actually cause scratching. This place uses Llumar UV Shield (metallized), and the tech assured me that it does not, and will not interefere with my navigation system...He's claimed to have worked on many TL's and has yet to hear a complaint about the GPS receiption or scratch...
what should I do folks? Stick to the appointment ($269+tax) or forget it? any help is greatly appreciated!
.

i think the tech is full of shiat. even if they guarantee no scratches w/o molesking i would not want the hassle of having to keep going back and them ripping the film off. you need moleskin.

the film he quotes is used allot, but be warned about metallize films, its not just nav signal it can affect.

[Acura_Kid]

Originally Posted by ACURA TL 2001

WUS UP EVERYONE
I AM PLANING TO PUT TINTS ON MY 2007 TL TYPE S I AM PLANING TO GO WITH 35% ALL AROUND BECASE MY INTERIOR IS TWO TONE BLACK GRAY. I AM IN QUEENS WHAT SHOPS DO YOU RECOMMEND ME. I SEE THAT EVERYONE IIS TALKING ABOUT THIS MOLESKIN TO BE INSTALLED ON THE DOORS.
ALL I WANT IS SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO DO TINTS ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE SINCE HAS THAT ISSUE WITH SCRATCHING WINDOWS .
I AM VERY PICKY WHEN IT COME TO HAVING SOMETHING DONE I WANT TO PAY THE PRICE BUT HAVE IT DONE THE RIGHT WAY

IMHO, 35% is a excellent choice. Tom at The Art of Tint is a excellent guy, does great work and great to deal with.

[ACURA TL 2001]

Does he use the moleskin when he does tints on TL or he offersit to you .
does he do a really good job and how much you think he charges

[Acura_Kid]

Originally Posted by ACURA TL 2001

Does he use the moleskin when he does tints on TL or he offersit to you .
does he do a really good job and how much you think he charges

he does moleskin. he does great work. i dunno what he charges.

[flnsx]

This place offers an anti-scratch kit for the TL.

http://www.tintprotector.com

[Acura_Kid]

Originally Posted by flnsx

This place offers an anti-scratch kit for the TL.

http://www.tintprotector.com

for $30 !!

thats 10x more than what anyone should be paying !!

[ysTypeS]

Originally Posted by Acura_Kid

for $30 !!

thats 10x more than what anyone should be paying !!

so Acura_Kid, i get the moleskin from you? let me know what info you need becuase i think im going to get my tint fixed again...thanks (o:

[AJTeeLa06]

When I look at your pics of removing the door, how do you go about removing the strip and then reinstalling it?

I plan on doing this but dont want to screw up the weather strip.

[Acura_Kid]

Originally Posted by AJTeeLa06

When I look at your pics of removing the door, how do you go about removing the strip and then reinstalling it?

I plan on doing this but dont want to screw up the weather strip.

the wipe molding itself just pulls up and off the door. its a pinch-hold piece of molding. pull up slowly on one end and you'll see how it attaches to the metal lip. be sure to note which side is facing forward and do one door at a time.

so Acura_Kid, i get the moleskin from you? let me know what info you need becuase i think im going to get my tint fixed again...thanks (o:

just PM me and i'll give you the details.

[TL Lover]

Just got a TL a couple weeks ago and found these forums to be very informative for EVERYTHING, thx everybody.

Now I need some real info though. I'm gonna tint the windows and I'd like some recommendations in the So. Cal area.

People keep recommending the Whittier Tint Shop and I'd like to just get it over with. Has anybody been there before? Would you recommend them?
And can anybody recommend any other worthwhile shops?

[donc]

Got my kit and am having the windows tinted on Friday - they klnow about the problem asn want to see waht I got from you. Thanks!