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Old 07-02-2010, 04:04 PM
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Removing panels to install tint?

So I live in new York and there is a very good place called lorenzo's in the bronx that is known for their quality. I also know that they remove the panels in order to install the tint. Has anyone had this done or been to this shop? If so, any problems with rattling of the panels after install?
Old 07-03-2010, 03:41 AM
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ummm.... hell no dont let them remove the panels they dont need to to tint... and good reputable shop can do it with outh removing the panels i might take it somewhere else ...
Old 07-03-2010, 07:42 PM
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i got my tint done from the best and they removed my pannels no problems what so ever get it done i paid 200$
Old 07-03-2010, 08:51 PM
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yup same here it does a better job if the pannels are removed. This was done buy a very reputable shop. tyhis is normal. do not be scared.
Old 07-04-2010, 12:56 PM
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I watched the guy put the film on my windows. He didn't pull the panels and it looks perfect.
Old 07-05-2010, 07:54 PM
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paid 200 in PA. No panels removed. Awsome job. They should not have to remove the panels, but its your car, do as you please.
Old 07-05-2010, 09:36 PM
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Are you talking about the door panels? I can get them off in five minutes now that I figured out how to do it.
Old 07-06-2010, 12:37 AM
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Door or rear deck panels don't need to be removed .... if they are telling you it does they are not good at what they do.
Old 07-06-2010, 03:01 AM
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they dont NEED to be removed. but it is a very normal practice to do so.
I had the G tinted without removing the panels, and had another car tinted while the panels were removed. both came out perfect. its just about what shop you take it to and how they run their business
Old 07-06-2010, 08:14 AM
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Well my take on it is if they don't need to be removed best not to do so. Once you start removing those snap clips they loosen up and you are asking for rattling problems. Almost inevitably one clip will break somewhere.
Old 07-06-2010, 10:26 AM
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as a previous tinter, there is no reason to take off the door panels to tint. the only piece that MIGHT come off is the rear decklid to tint over the brakelight.
Old 07-06-2010, 12:17 PM
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I've never had them pull my door panels off to tint my windows but I can see two reasons why they would want to do this. One, some door panels cover (or nearly cover) the inner seal. Two, you don't get water and soap all over the door panel ( a huge factor when working with nice leather door skins).
Old 07-06-2010, 12:21 PM
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Just though of another reason. You can inspect the window tracks and felt while you're in there. If you're going to warranty your work, you don't want the customer coming back because of bad seals or felts scratching up your work. My buddy took his car back for new tint three seperate times before they finally replaced his felts.
Old 07-06-2010, 12:33 PM
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Yeah, no need to pull the panels. I'd take it somewhere else. I think you'd be asking for rattles and broken clips.
Old 07-11-2010, 10:46 AM
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See normally I would agree but the place Lorenzo tint does many high end cars and I have found only one out of thousands that had a negative comment... He is regarded one of the best in the state.


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