Tinting Windows (Must Read, Free Moleskin)

[Acura_Kid]

Originally Posted by hai_c83

I just want to say this thread has been extremely informative on the subject of tinting and protecting it. And I thought it was a simple straightforward affair before stumbling across this thread...

I was wondering whether anyone knew of a long standing, reputable tint shop with the appropriate experience in the Southern Kansas City area (Johnson County) to tint a 3rd Gen TL properly?

I've submitted a quote request using tintcenter.com but any input from you guys would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

be weary of tintcenter.com

start here Automotive Films Overview: Auto Window tinting by Solar Gard Window Films - Car window tint

Solargard is good film. find a dealer in your area, then do some online posting asking "has anyone used these guys before?". then using the questionairre list i gave in this thread you call them and ask the questions. when you find one who gives all the right answers you put them on your consider list. widdle down the list by doing your homework and if you get down to 2 or so shops who you think might be able to do a good job then you go to the shop, look around, check out the different types of tints (colors, metal film, ceramics, darkness, etc), ask to see their techs doing tint work, ask for customer references....., etc, etc.

dont rush this, you only want to go through this once. having to go back for mistakes will turn into a nightmare.... believe me, i've been through the nightmare scenario with a tinter who didnt know what the F he was doing.

[Max&TL]

Originally Posted by Acura_Kid

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

What does having a navi system have to do with what type of tint you get?

[Acura_Kid]

Originally Posted by Max&TL

What does having a navi system have to do with what type of tint you get?

the 3G TL had navi antenna under the rear deck. using highly metallized films on rear window will affect navi signal strength.......

[flnsx]

Acura Kid,

Shame on you for deleting my post!

When someone says something you don’t like you just delete it! You make your claims and when someone steps up to confront them you act like your screen name.

Nice one

[duckdog]

Originally Posted by flnsx

Acura Kid,

Shame on you for deleting my post!

When someone says something you don’t like you just delete it! You make your claims and when someone steps up to confront them you act like your screen name.

Nice one

The post was deleted by the site administrator, not AcuraKid, for you posing as a Non Supporting Vendor. The owners of this website are very specific on the issue of vendors. If you wish to sell your product(s) here, I strongly urge you to contact the owning partners of the web site and go from there.

Failure to do that can, and will, eventually lead to consequences including infractions and a possible ban.

[Wach_N_C]

Originally Posted by flnsx

Acura Kid,

Shame on you for deleting my post!

When someone says something you don’t like you just delete it! You make your claims and when someone steps up to confront them you act like your screen name.

Nice one

[The General]

Originally Posted by flnsx

Acura Kid,

Shame on you for deleting my post!

When someone says something you don’t like you just delete it! You make your claims and when someone steps up to confront them you act like your screen name.

Nice one

What a tool.

[Acura_Kid]

hmmm, i guess i missed all the hoopla.

[HeldUp]

I thought the TL came with tinted windows?

[Acura_Kid]

Originally Posted by HeldUp

I thought the TL came with tinted windows?

the glass itself may have about 5% but the TL deserves at least 30%. i'm not sure if this changes region-to-region because the corolla xrs i was looking at in AZ had factory tinted glass that was about 30%.

[amd4me]

I have read almost this entire thread. And it seems that none is able to come to a consensus as to what the best tint is. I was going generally safe idea?to go with an F1 tint. Is this a generally safe idea? I live in NewMexico and I dont want a tint that is gonna peel and fade!

[amd4me]

Originally Posted by Acura_Kid

the glass itself may have about 5% but the TL deserves at least 30%. i'm not sure if this changes region-to-region because the corolla xrs i was looking at in AZ had factory tinted glass that was about 30%.

Sorry to double post but is thirty a lot lighter than five?

[elitewillie1]

Does anyone know any good tinters in Miami, FL or Pembroke Pines, FL? I am looking for someone that works great on 08 Acura TLs and does the moleskin felt. Thank you guys in advance.

Will

[CFaro027]

Is there any one in the Boston / Lawrence Mass. area that will tint my windows with this skin also how much would this cost?.... Thanks...

[R@ncidMe@t]

Originally Posted by Acura_Kid

the glass itself may have about 5% but the TL deserves at least 30%. i'm not sure if this changes region-to-region because the corolla xrs i was looking at in AZ had factory tinted glass that was about 30%.

region or state rules apply for tinting windows.

see my thread Tinting Laws by State

useless to tint rear only...looks lame IMHO... I live in NH