Tinting recommendations?

[ck-GT86]

Originally Posted by BRZChix

because of you, i called up and get my appointment for Thursday i will roll out on Saturday with tinted window. Should i do the windshield? he said don't do it plus, its a $100 extra! Any advice?

I might not make it to the event this Saturday, supposed to pick up my new vision glasses and there's a house-warming scheduled around 4-ish. Urgh!

.ck

[BRZChix]

Originally Posted by ck-GT86

Not sure why he recommends AGAINST it. Rommel did mention it's a little difficult to do because of the curvature.

I liked having my windshield tinted when I had my BMW, its illegal as hell, but I dont care! Keeps the car cool, we all know how hot our legs can get with the sun beaming in.

If you want, we can meet up before Thursday. My office is in Sunnyvale, and I live near Canlas, take a look before your appointment.

.ck

He didn't exactly advise against it. I just ask him is it legal lol he said it depends on the cops. So I take it as maybe i should re-consider. Wish I got the deal for $250 with the windshield. I might end up doing it.

I had my appointment at 9AM on Friday. I think you said you live right across. I live on Capitol Ave. (one exit north) we are pretty close by. I can meet up with you Friday morning itself before your work. I work in Santa Clara but he said he can drop me at a starbuck or at my place.

[BRZChix]

Originally Posted by ck-GT86

I might not make it to the event this Saturday, supposed to pick up my new vision glasses and there's a house-warming scheduled around 4-ish. Urgh!

.ck

you really should come. it's only from 9 till like 2-3. You have plenty of time to make it back. you can't miss one of those photos where all our cars lined up looking all tinted and shiny we also plan a caravan from Milpitas too... It's gonna be really awesome.

[BRZChix]

Originally Posted by MizzKiMi

Nice! I was planning to get mine detailed too before Saturday but no wash for 7 days and cant roll down windows for 2.

The thing that convinced me not to get it was cuz he was just on the phone with someone who needs to get their front windshield tint removed. Lol but we'll see I may change my mind later

I need to get my car washed I did scratch it a tiny bit trying to remove a spot last time. This time I will make sure to get it washed properly. I took it to a car wash one time and they did a horrible job on it...

Any advice on where you take your car for Wash and Detailed?

I still think I can do a good job. It just takes time

[ck-GT86]

Originally Posted by BRZChix

He didn't exactly advise against it. I just ask him is it legal lol he said it depends on the cops. So I take it as maybe i should re-consider. Wish I got the deal for $250 with the windshield. I might end up doing it.

I had my appointment at 9AM on Friday. I think you said you live right across. I live on Capitol Ave. (one exit north) we are pretty close by. I can meet up with you Friday morning itself before your work. I work in Santa Clara but he said he can drop me at a starbuck or at my place.

Check your inbox.

.ck

[ck-GT86]

Originally Posted by BRZChix

I need to get my car washed I did scratch it a tiny bit trying to remove a spot last time. This time I will make sure to get it washed properly. I took it to a car wash one time and they did a horrible job on it...

Any advice on where you take your car for Wash and Detailed?

I still think I can do a good job. It just takes time

Bubbles in Sunnyvale, or the hand-wash at Valero on Montague/Oakland. I haven't taken my car to either place since ownership, but I usually have with the BMW and FJ Cruiser. Right now, it's 1-bucket, 2-different sponges for hand washes out of my garage. Absolutely NO machines, hands-only

.ck

[ck-GT86]

Originally Posted by MizzKiMi

Nice! I was planning to get mine detailed too before Saturday but no wash for 7 days and cant roll down windows for 2.

The thing that convinced me not to get it was cuz he was just on the phone with someone who needs to get their front windshield tint removed. Lol but we'll see I may change my mind later

Did Rommel tell you not to wash your car for 7 days? He told me don't touch the windows for a few days, nothing about washing though. My car has water streaks and what not from the tint, needs ANOTHER wash (I just washed it this past Saturday).

.ck

[MizzKiMi]

Originally Posted by ck-GT86

Did Rommel tell you not to wash your car for 7 days? He told me don't touch the windows for a few days, nothing about washing though. My car has water streaks and what not from the tint, needs ANOTHER wash (I just washed it this past Saturday).

.ck

Yeah he mentioned it, so did his son. And I think its also on the warranty that they give after. He said the moisture streaks will go away, just leave it as is. Sucks cuz mine needs a wash too.

[ck-GT86]

Originally Posted by MizzKiMi

Yeah he mentioned it, so did his son. And I think its also on the warranty that they give after. He said the moisture streaks will go away, just leave it as is. Sucks cuz mine needs a wash too.

I'm going to risk it and wash it down Friday. Gonna park my car outside in the sun until Friday, hopefully the heat will bake the tint so it'll be safe enough to wash.

.ck

[MizzKiMi]

Originally Posted by ck-GT86

I'm going to risk it and wash it down Friday. Gonna park my car outside in the sun until Friday, hopefully the heat will bake the tint so it'll be safe enough to wash.

.ck

Wash it friday morning, then let me know if it turns out ok so I'll wash mine after work.