Question for those with window tinting....
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Question for those with window tinting....
I had mine done yesterday and love the overall affect. I got 30% ceramic tint all the way around. My only complaint is they skipped a shark fin looking area on the rear door stationary window. Its driving me crazy and I want to know if all you guys got stuck with this because of the design of the E series. If not I will address it with the installer.
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i understand what you are talking about b/c i have the same "shark fin" piece missing in the rear as well.
i got my windows tinted at a very reputable shop in los angeles (dealing almost exclusively with exotics and high end autos) and they said it had to be that way b/c they could not get in that space to ensure the tint would be smoothed enough to prevent future bubbling.
now, you could remove parts of the car (i believe you would have to remove the door panel from the inside...iirc) but i did not care to have them do that.
hope this helps...and if anyone knows of an easier fix to this problem, please, do tell...
i got my windows tinted at a very reputable shop in los angeles (dealing almost exclusively with exotics and high end autos) and they said it had to be that way b/c they could not get in that space to ensure the tint would be smoothed enough to prevent future bubbling.
now, you could remove parts of the car (i believe you would have to remove the door panel from the inside...iirc) but i did not care to have them do that.
hope this helps...and if anyone knows of an easier fix to this problem, please, do tell...
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Here's the reason why: There is a rubber piece covering that part of the window. To get to it properly, they need to trim some of the rubber away so that the film can slip behind it and adhere to the window. It's feasible, but only an experienced shop will do it.
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06 E55, 03FORD P/S,01 E320-4M,99 ML320,O4 E55,05 RUBICON UNLIMITED,
HEY TOM, WHO DID YOUR TINT? TOTAL ECLIPSE DID MY 06, 20% REAR IN BLACK TO BLEND THE PANO ROOF( AND NO RADIO PROBLEMS),35% PLAT.(SILVER) SIDES(ALL),AND 50% FRONT WINSHIELD(SILVER).TURNED OUT REALLY GOOD,WHEN'S THE SAT GETTING DONE?
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These guys signaturetint.com in Costa Mesa rock, they cut the film via computer so that piece for the "shark fin" area is pre cut perfect and they are able to get it back there for the sweet full black look. I got 5& rear and 20% front, I also had the visor strip installed too, top notch work. I just had mine done there a few weeks ago because I had to replace the film from the previous owner. The pic in my sig is my old tint by the way.
For Socal peeps ask for Dave or Kerry
http://www.signaturetint.com/index.p...&id=2&Itemid=4
For Socal peeps ask for Dave or Kerry
http://www.signaturetint.com/index.p...&id=2&Itemid=4
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Sat radio get installed next week.
PS stay away from me with your pullies, cams, throttle body etc. I am trying to keep the car stock!!!!
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Well maybe some minor mods. I have a 600hp 993tt and a 500hp S4 sitting in the garage as proof of how far out of hand thing can get. Trying to keep things melow with the E55. Swapping the arm rest for the early style is next on the adjenda.
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ooooh, I do miss the butterflys
