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Old 05-07-2007 | 11:22 AM
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A follow-up visit?

^+1 with RBull - I had mine done by Tintmaster out here in the west end. They mentioned that it was an issue, but all I had to do was go back in a week or so and then they ran another plastic 'spreader' over the area to force more air out. In the end, it all evaporated and my tint looks fine. I had done a tint for my 240SX previously and never had to go back for another 'check-up'. Either way, it was no biggie.
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Old 05-07-2007 | 11:43 AM
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i have 5% andsure i got some air around the dots, but i see it often, i heard thats what grades a tinter, how they manage those dots. what percent did you go with? the darker the more evident imperfections are and if you go double 5, well no more seeing at night for you.
 
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Old 05-07-2007 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by alphamatt
i have 5% andsure i got some air around the dots, but i see it often, i heard thats what grades a tinter, how they manage those dots. what percent did you go with? the darker the more evident imperfections are and if you go double 5, well no more seeing at night for you.

I got 20% rear + small windows and 35% front....

I have checked out the car today since I am still at work.. but it'd be first thing to do after i get home today..
 
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Old 05-07-2007 | 02:56 PM
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Ok, The place that I got mine tinted has a technique that they use to handle this problem. They lightly sand the dot matrix down with fine grit sand paper, wipe and re-sand until they get it nice and smooth. The process takes a long time but the guy assures me that it will turn out great...After he was done indeed it turned out great. I compared it to many of my friends that met at meets down here in CA...I can see the bubbles and poor tint from the other tint places.

I however did pay more then anyone I know...Was it worth it...Yes, compared to everyone else's tint.
 
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Old 05-07-2007 | 03:58 PM
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Here's tons of info re tinting over dots
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Old 05-07-2007 | 04:50 PM
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Looks like people like the sanding method...
 
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Old 05-07-2007 | 07:13 PM
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My coupe windows have been tinted for three years, I have no issues with
them ever. My tint is 3M, great quality and the installer does 20 cars a day.

[QUOTE=RBull]The incredible warp speed worker.

Shouldn't that be incredible wrap speed worker
 
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Old 05-07-2007 | 08:01 PM
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anybody in the GTA do the sanding method?
 
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Old 05-08-2007 | 09:02 AM
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When my coupe was done, they did a strip of solid black at the dots. Turned out perfect and does not interfere with visibility. Perfect job visually inside and out.
 
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Old 07-06-2007 | 10:30 PM
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I had my 07 coupe tinted 2 weeks ago and the dots at the top of the rear window are causing problems. I had a Corvette prior to this and I had the same issue. The installer ended up cutting off the top tint and replacing it with a black vinyl strip. I had that done today on the G.
 
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