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Old 06-26-2012, 01:34 AM   #1
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Tinting the 86

Hey guys,

Went to see my favourite tint guy today for tinting and struck a snag.

He couldnt get behind the third brake light on the window. ive read around about how to get behind it. Obviously the guy i use wants to do a good job so he doesnt want to just shove the tint in, nor does he want to cut around it (yuk)

Anyone had theirs tinted yet ? or better still has anyone tried removing the light ? the ones ive read involve removing the whole parcel shelf etc.

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Hey guys,

Went to see my favourite tint guy today for tinting and struck a snag.

He couldnt get behind the third brake light on the window. ive read around about how to get behind it. Obviously the guy i use wants to do a good job so he doesnt want to just shove the tint in, nor does he want to cut around it (yuk)

Anyone had theirs tinted yet ? or better still has anyone tried removing the light ? the ones ive read involve removing the whole parcel shelf etc.

Thanks in advance
Mine's going to be factory tinted for free out of the dealership
Most legal dark tint

Why do you need to go to someone else?
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Old 06-26-2012, 01:43 AM   #3
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Mine's going to be factory tinted for free out of the dealership
Most legal dark tint

Why do you need to go to someone else?
Um, factory tint? Where the hell are these sales guys getting their information? Every dealer in Australia uses a third party to apply a film once the car has arrived. There is no factory tint option. A factory tint is tinted glass.

We've had our demos done and the guy did have an issue with the brake light but did manage to get both cars done in a couple of hours. The biggest consideration at the end of the day is the windows dropping to open and close the doors. They seem to settle over the space of a week or so though.
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Why do you need to go to someone else?

becos my dealer wants $650 when you can pay $250 for similar thing.
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We've had our demos done and the guy did have an issue with the brake light but did manage to get both cars done in a couple of hours. The biggest consideration at the end of the day is the windows dropping to open and close the doors. They seem to settle over the space of a week or so though.
Sam, do you know how they ended up getting it done?

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Sam, do you know how they ended up getting it done?

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Blood, sweat and tears. It wasn't a fun experience. For results I'd recommend removing the brake light for better access.

Note - I haven't removed one yet so can't comment on the removal process.
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Maj3sty: i know a guy who has done all my tint and he is really good ....he doesnt want to damage my car so he had the car this morning and told me he cant do it.

M0nty: the dealer i bought from i rang them and spoke to the pre deivery manager and he personally does the tints (dunno if its true or not) and they do the tints on site.....so i am considering asking them to do it.
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Maj3sty: i know a guy who has done all my tint and he is really good ....he doesnt want to damage my car so he had the car this morning and told me he cant do it.

M0nty: the dealer i bought from i rang them and spoke to the pre deivery manager and he personally does the tints (dunno if its true or not) and they do the tints on site.....so i am considering asking them to do it.
Must be a quiet dealership if the PD manager does them himself. Just get the tint done by a reputable local window tinter. It'll save you about $300.

Start with your local Solartint dealer.
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m0nty: the dealer uses solartint and asking price is $395, what do you think ?

He said its Galaxy film
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Call Solartint direct and ask them for a quote.
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hey monty....i think the solartint you refer to is in NSW....unfortunatley i am in Vic.
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He couldnt get behind the third brake light on the window. ive read around about how to get behind it. Obviously the guy i use wants to do a good job so he doesnt want to just shove the tint in, nor does he want to cut around it (yuk)
Hopefully Rob figures out a way in due time, there's no way of detatching it?
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anyone can recommend a good tint person/dealer? thanks
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Hey Nambo,

Thats why i am asking here ......he said they are a pain to do and if it involves removing the parcel shelf he wont be doing them.
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