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static808
10-15-2006, 03:29 AM
greetings everyone:

i was wondering whether the door panels had to be removed for a window tinting process?? im assuming the rear windows and rear windshield are a direct application, but are the front door panels removed in order to perform the tinting process for the front windows? i am just worred about the introduction of rattling noises and/or poor re-installation of panels/covers on the front doors. any experiences with your window tints would be greatly appreciated, since we have never gotten the windows tinted on any of our previous vehicles. THANKS!

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IsLNdbOi
10-15-2006, 04:29 AM
No, no panels have to be removed.
Katana
10-15-2006, 07:14 AM
No.You just stick on the windows the tints.
Violin
10-15-2006, 08:08 AM
The guy who did mine removed the door panels so they wouldn't get streaked from all the water they spray on during the install. It was a perfect job.
ChinoCharles
10-15-2006, 01:39 PM
It isn't necessary.
static808
10-15-2006, 05:57 PM
thanx for the responses everyone! we'll be sure to check our options on the panels with the installer, and just make sure to go to a reputable one.

--B
Wayside
10-15-2006, 06:20 PM
The tint needs to be applied under the door rubbers.
The three choices are:
Pushing the rubbers down (they don't always pop back up)
Taking the door panels off (if step one fails you will have to do this anyway)
Use a tinting tool that holds the rubbers back so you can squeegee the tint past the rubbers.
static808
10-15-2006, 10:01 PM
i'm sorry, but we were wondering if anyone from the socal area actually recommends a place to get our tint done?? we definitely want to avoid bad installs and/or purpling AND bubbling in the future. thanks a bunch everyone!

--B
Chris07LB
10-16-2006, 09:49 AM
Not needed, but for how simple it is to remove, it will make for a better/cleaner install.