quick window tinting question...?? - Toyota Yaris Forums

static808 · 10-15-2006, 02:29 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!

--B

IsLNdbOi · 10-15-2006, 03:29 AM

No, no panels have to be removed.

Katana · 10-15-2006, 06:14 AM

No.You just stick on the windows the tints.

Violin · 10-15-2006, 07:08 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, 12:39 PM

It isn't necessary.

static808 · 10-15-2006, 04:57 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, 05:20 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, 09:01 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, 08:49 AM

Not needed, but for how simple it is to remove, it will make for a better/cleaner install.

10-15-2006, 02:29 AM	#1
static808 Engineer/Artist/House-Dad View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Sienna XLE Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 419	quick window tinting question...?? 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! --B __________________ His: 2006 Toyota Sienna XLE Arctic Frost Pearl, FC Package, 2007 Solara Nav unit, Spoiler, Running Boards & Auto-dimming rear mirror Hers: 2007 Toyota Yaris LB Black Sand Pearl, Auto, Power Package, Side Airbags, VIP security, USDM center armrest, and accessory 7 spoke 15" alloy wheels

10-15-2006, 06:14 AM	#3
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	No.You just stick on the windows the tints. __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

10-15-2006, 04:57 PM	#6
static808 Engineer/Artist/House-Dad View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Sienna XLE Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 419	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 __________________ His: 2006 Toyota Sienna XLE Arctic Frost Pearl, FC Package, 2007 Solara Nav unit, Spoiler, Running Boards & Auto-dimming rear mirror Hers: 2007 Toyota Yaris LB Black Sand Pearl, Auto, Power Package, Side Airbags, VIP security, USDM center armrest, and accessory 7 spoke 15" alloy wheels

10-15-2006, 09:01 PM	#8
static808 Engineer/Artist/House-Dad View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Sienna XLE Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 419	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 __________________ His: 2006 Toyota Sienna XLE Arctic Frost Pearl, FC Package, 2007 Solara Nav unit, Spoiler, Running Boards & Auto-dimming rear mirror Hers: 2007 Toyota Yaris LB Black Sand Pearl, Auto, Power Package, Side Airbags, VIP security, USDM center armrest, and accessory 7 spoke 15" alloy wheels

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10-15-2006, 03:29 AM	#2
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	No, no panels have to be removed.

10-15-2006, 07:08 AM	#4
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	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.

10-15-2006, 12:39 PM	#5
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	It isn't necessary.

10-15-2006, 05:20 PM	#7
Wayside Drives: 07 yaris 5spd sdn Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: new york Posts: 68	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.

10-16-2006, 08:49 AM	#9
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Not needed, but for how simple it is to remove, it will make for a better/cleaner install.

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