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Old May 30, 2004 | 11:21 PM
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Needed: Window Tinting referrals

Does anyone know of a reputable window tinting company that I can trust to do a good job?

Someone willing/able to tint the windshield would be nice too.

Thank you!
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Old May 30, 2004 | 11:43 PM
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Try The Tint Pros In Huntington Beach ..Great Work!
Also The Tint Connection in Costa Mesa ...949 650 TINT
Do NOT forget to Install Moleskin on the side windows..helps prevent the scratches on the film when rolling the windows down
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Old May 31, 2004 | 01:14 AM
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do you have rain sensing wipers? if so wont that be a fact on tinting the windshield?
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Old May 31, 2004 | 05:55 AM
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Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
do you have rain sensing wipers? if so wont that be a fact on tinting the windshield?
Good question.......does anyone know if tint on the front windshield will mess up the rain sensor?
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Old May 31, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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Mark,

Do you know how much the two shops you refer charge for a sedan with moleskin?

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Old May 31, 2004 | 12:07 PM
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I used Visions Tint on Tustin between the 91 fwy and La Palma. They charged me $25/door to do the mole skin 2 years ago and haven't had a scratch since.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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What is moleskin? I've never heard of it before....
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Old May 31, 2004 | 01:20 PM
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its like a felt that the apply to the door. it is sticky on one side, like a tape so it stays in place. the felt side touches the window. otherwise the tint would scratch and leave marks.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 05:28 PM
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Hello code5chick,

please check your pm box.

I've heard that tinting the rear window (at least for the coupe not sure about sedan) may affect the strength of radio signal, and may even decrease the distance at which your key can unlock/lock doors.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 05:31 PM
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
I used Visions Tint on Tustin between the 91 fwy and La Palma. They charged me $25/door to do the mole skin 2 years ago and haven't had a scratch since.
That place sucks for me. I would not recommend them at all.

1) Repeatedly brushed up against my car with their chairs as they were working. Put on a bunch of scratches on the side that took me some serious polishing to get out.

2) Melted a piece of plastic lining on the window from carelessness.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 05:32 PM
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Buellwinkle,

Have u noticed any problems with radio reception, or had problems unlocking the doors after getting your tints?
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Old May 31, 2004 | 05:33 PM
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my rear window is tinted and i havent found any problems as far as radio signal or unlocking the car. would the metallic type tint, silver or whatever be more apt to cause such problems?
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Old May 31, 2004 | 05:36 PM
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Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
my rear window is tinted and i havent found any problems as far as radio signal or unlocking the car. would the metallic type tint, silver or whatever be more apt to cause such problems?
I dont' know anything about different types of tints, but I think it depends on how dark your tint is. How dark are yours, Citron?
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Old May 31, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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its dark in the back. im not sure about the ratings but its dark. in the pic my roof is open and still not much light.


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Old May 31, 2004 | 10:34 PM
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Originally posted by REX0000
Buellwinkle,

Have u noticed any problems with radio reception, or had problems unlocking the doors after getting your tints?
No, same radio reception, same door unlocking. Some of the radio reception problems happen with metalic tints, didn't do metalic.
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 04:40 PM
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I just had mine done using the guys I've been using for over 16 years. They did the moleskin, were aware of all the quirks of MB's and do quite a few of them a day. I even used metallic tint and have had NO issues with radio or key/lock reception.

The tint they use has a lifetime warranty and their quality of workmanship is top notch.

They're local here in San Diego but they travel to you and will do the install at your home or office or wherever. You can call and if Carlos doesn't pick up, leave him a message and he'll get right back to you. As soon as I have a chance to take pics I'll put them up of my car w/ the tint. I went 35% all the way around.

Solar Care Tint (760) 726-1838.
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 04:58 PM
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