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Old 05-05-2011, 06:40 pm   #1
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Does anyone have suggestions on tinting windows. I have heard horror stories of bubbles appearing and poor adhesion to the window.
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You will not have a problem with a good installer & good film.

BTW I was talking to a 3m rep today & he was telling me about a new CLEAR film for race cars that blocks about the same amount of light/heat as limo tint. Expensive though.

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I don't have more info, but I would call a place you know who does regular window tinting & ask them for the sales rep contact info for their supplier of the film.

The sales rep should have info.

I tried google but didn't get much.
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Does anyone have suggestions on tinting windows. I have heard horror stories of bubbles appearing and poor adhesion to the window.
Your profile doesn't say where you live, but you should call one of the area's vette clubs and ask them. I had TintDevil in San Diego do one of my vettes one time and they did a super job. Never a problem to this day.
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