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?

 

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 ...

 

i got my tint done from the best and they removed my pannels no problems what so ever get it done i paid 200$

 

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.

 

I watched the guy put the film on my windows. He didn't pull the panels and it looks perfect.

 

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.

 

Are you talking about the door panels? I can get them off in five minutes now that I figured out how to do it.

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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).

 

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.

 

Yeah, no need to pull the panels. I'd take it somewhere else. I think you'd be asking for rattles and broken clips.

 

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.