Tinting Windows (Must Read, Free Moleskin)

[Acura_Kid]

Originally Posted by tbncents

i asked a tint guy today he got a 2yr warranty on peel and fade. 175. i asked him wat kind of tint they got and they said they got high performance ones some with metalic and some without. i also asked if they would install moleskin for me too and he said no his tints are scratch resistent high performance tint. he got a machine to make exact fits. i dunnoe if i should bring my car there or what. he said installing moleskin will catch dust and dirt anyway which will scratch anyway. what do you guys think?

i would go elsewhere. do some homework and find a good tinter in your area, someone who is experienced, not lazy, and knows what moleskin is and why it's needed on a TL. most of the good guys hand cut every piece. all films are scratch "resistent" to some extent, but a TL needs moleskin felt. make sure when you get it done that they tint the quarter glass all the way, and you want your rear glass film to go under the 3rd brake light cover !

if you have a navi then you want a ceramic film like Huper Optik or Pinnacle Formula-One films. if non-navi then metallized films are less expensive, Solargard HP is one of the better metallized films.

if you have more questions or need me to speak to you tinter just let me know.

AK

[tbncents]

but the sound of it to get agood tint job will cost like 400. when i dont wanna sepnd more then 200...lol its like i feel like over 200 for a film on a car is rip off, lol.ill probably go to the one in sunset with the life time garentee, and make sure they use a ceramic tint and do the whole quarter panel.

[Acura_Kid]

Originally Posted by tbncents

but the sound of it to get agood tint job will cost like 400. when i dont wanna sepnd more then 200...lol its like i feel like over 200 for a film on a car is rip off, lol.ill probably go to the one in sunset with the life time garentee, and make sure they use a ceramic tint and do the whole quarter panel.

i dont think you'll find a real ceramic for $200.

Sunset CA ??

talk to this guy:
Alan Bray - info@abautosports.com
6320 Belleauwood Lane Suite1
Sacramento, CA 95822
Phone 916-391-2221
Fax 916-391-2220

if you have navi then you would want the Solargard NR True-Grey line. if non-navi get the HP line.


let me know if you need more help.
AK

...and BTW, i had paid $480 for HuperOptik on my TL, but it was then removed and Solargard HP38 was installed for $195 (actually cost me $295 because i had to pay $100 to have the old HO film removed from rear window)

[tl1999]

Originally Posted by Acura_Kid

i dont think you'll find a real ceramic for $200.

Sunset CA ??

talk to this guy:
Alan Bray - info@abautosports.com
6320 Belleauwood Lane Suite1
Sacramento, CA 95822
Phone 916-391-2221
Fax 916-391-2220

if you have navi then you would want the Solargard NR True-Grey line. if non-navi get the HP line.


let me know if you need more help.
AK

...and BTW, i had paid $480 for HuperOptik on my TL, but it was then removed and Solargard HP38 was installed for $195.

I need help, acura kid. Know anyone in Atlanta who does good tint? I just order my new TL NBP/EBONY/NAV.... Need to keep my new baby cool.

[Acura_Kid]

Originally Posted by tl1999

I need help, acura kid. Know anyone in Atlanta who does good tint? I just order my new TL NBP/EBONY/NAV.... Need to keep my new baby cool.

use the dealer locator from http://www.solargard.com, there are a few listed in Atlanta but i cannot vouche for any of them. with navi i suggest you use the NR line of Solargard films.

if you want a true creamic film you will need to step into the more expensive lines of HuperOptik or Pinnacle's Formula-One films. use the dealer locator at the bottom of http://www.formulaone.com/, HuperOptik tinters are far and few, so if you do happen to find one make sure they have lots of experience with the film, otherwise just seek out Formula-One.


you will need to cold-call each and ask them a few basic questions like "have you tinted any 3G TL's before", and if they have then ask, "how much do you charge to install moleskin?", and if they give you the "huh, wtf is moleskin" on to the next dealer you go. also ask about the rear quarter glass, a good tinter can tint the whole thing with glass in the car, no if's and's or but's.

cheers
AK

[tl1999]

thanks AK....

after some research, there are only two type of film this one company offers which is formula one comfort and utlimate. Which is better?

Originally Posted by Acura_Kid

use the dealer locator from http://www.solargard.com, there are a few listed in Atlanta but i cannot vouche for any of them. with navi i suggest you use the NR line of Solargard films.

if you want a true creamic film you will need to step into the more expensive lines of HuperOptik or Pinnacle's Formula-One films. use the dealer locator at the bottom of http://www.formulaone.com/, HuperOptik tinters are far and few, so if you do happen to find one make sure they have lots of experience with the film, otherwise just seek out Formula-One.


you will need to cold-call each and ask them a few basic questions like "have you tinted any 3G TL's before", and if they have then ask, "how much do you charge to install moleskin?", and if they give you the "huh, wtf is moleskin" on to the next dealer you go. also ask about the rear quarter glass, a good tinter can tint the whole thing with glass in the car, no if's and's or but's.

cheers
AK

[Acura_Kid]

Originally Posted by tl1999

thanks AK....

after some research, there are only two type of film this one company offers which is formula one comfort and utlimate. Which is better?

they are both metallized films which may affect your navi. the "ultimate" performs slightly better than "comfort" series.

a light metallized film may not affect navi as much as a dark metallized film will.

any other shops around offering Pinnacle line??

[tl1999]

Got you, I will ask the company that offers the ultimate and comfort that if they offers pinnacle lines. Thanks again and I will post once I get it. Thanks for the help AK.

Originally Posted by Acura_Kid

they are both metallized films which may affect your navi. the "ultimate" performs slightly better than "comfort" series.

a light metallized film may not affect navi as much as a dark metallized film will.

any other shops around offering Pinnacle line??

[tbncents]

acurakid does the place at the art of tint supply and install the mold skin also? becasue if i pay 400 i want everything to be set in it

[Acura_Kid]

Originally Posted by tbncents

acurakid does the place at the art of tint supply and install the mold skin also? becasue if i pay 400 i want everything to be set in it

yes, Tom there will do everything you need. i dont know what he's charging these days, but he does it all.

tell him the guy with that TL that redline goofed said hello, he'll know who i am.

[nick]

if anyones in the NY area, try www.Lorenzotintny.com they are really good and i got a quote for 300 bucks including tax for moleskin and tint install.

[The General]

Just dropped my TL off at the dealer. I showed them a couple of scratches on the driver's side window tint and told them about moleskin. They said the tint company said that it doesn't work and that I'll have to either live with it as is or have the tint removed at no cost. WTF???

[Acura_Kid]

Originally Posted by The General

Just dropped my TL off at the dealer. I showed them a couple of scratches on the driver's side window tint and told them about moleskin. They said the tint company said that it doesn't work and that I'll have to either live with it as is or have the tint removed at no cost. WTF???

they are full of shit. moleskin is standard practice in automotive tinting industry to avoid scratching. it's not a cure-all fix, but will drastically minimize any scratching.

the tint companies (i'm assuming the tint makers) know nothing about moleskin, all they know is how to layer ceramics and metals onto mylar films!! if a tinter said this then the tinter has no clue.

ask your dealer for the name and # of the tint person they called and i'll call them myself.

AK

[The General]

Originally Posted by Acura_Kid

they are full of shit. moleskin is standard practice in automotive tinting industry to avoid scratching. it's not a cure-all fix, but will drastically minimize any scratching.

the tint companies (i'm assuming the tint makers) know nothing about moleskin, all they know is how to layer ceramics and metals onto mylar films!! if a tinter said this then the tinter has no clue.

ask your dealer for the name and # of the tint person they called and i'll call them myself.

AK

Ok, I just spoke with the dealer and they're telling me that the tint company said they've tried moleskin and other types of felt with no luck. They are claiming that dirt gets trapped with or without it and will eventually cause scratching. Same issues with Mercedes and Lexus. So, I am going to call them now and give them an earfull. If that doesn't work, you can try your luck if you like.

[The General]

Well, I personally spoke with the tinting place. The guy said they were using Moleskin at the request of their tint distributor and that it didn't work for them. Tint was still scratching because of dirt that had collected on the felt. Also, they said the felt even added more pressure to the window. Whatever. What's more, they also said the rear quarters can not be fully tinted like yours. Hum...

If you want to call them, here's their info, however, I don't think it will do any good.

Moonshadow
972-255-6303 (Dallas area)