Be careful where you have your car tinted

Adonislike · 01-12-2009, 10:15 PM

About 3 weeks ago, so I wanted to start the mod process with something small, as Im sure alot us do. And I figured where else than to start with something simple, like window tint. Man, was I WRONG!!

I chose the Formula One Pinnacle for a variety of reasons. The closest shop to me was about 10 miles away. So I made the appt and went over there on a Sat. The process was going well, I sat in the bay and talked to the guy the whole time and he seemed pretty knowledgeable, having owned his own shop for years and doing okay for himself. He sold just before the economy went bad and wanted to be with his family more, working like a 9-5. He actually knew a buddy of mine who rode bikes, so it was decent conversation also.

He got through all the windows pretty much flawlessly, or so I thought at the time. On the last window, passenger, he was applying the tint, when the unthinkable happend. Unthinkable to me anyway. Im watching him work and all of a sudden, SHATTER!!!! The window breaks.

I calmly go over to my car and start taking pictures. To make this already long story short, as the shattered glass fell, it scratched the top of my leather door panel, the black trim on the outside, and the precious paint!!!! A couple of the scratches can be buffed out, one cannot. $3100 cost for all parts and labor. Door panel still isnt in and the window was just installed today. The main thing Im worried about, is the paint. They say the best thing to do is have a small part of the door sanded down and sprayed. THAT I AM VERY LEERY ABOUT.

I will attempt to post pics but none are very good. Any good suggestions about the paint anyone??

Blake · 01-12-2009, 10:20 PM

if you have metallic paint, that entire panel will have to be repainted to look right. just keep that in mind. besides, it should be the shop's dollar, make them repaint it entirely. if they give you trouble, call your insurance and get them after the shop. that's what they're there for!

Adonislike · 01-12-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake

if you have metallic paint, that entire panel will have to be repainted to look right. just keep that in mind.

Yep, I do. Interlagos Blue. Which panel?? The entire door??

Blake · 01-12-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Adonislike

Yep, I do. Interlagos Blue. Which panel?? The entire door??

wherever they scratched it should be repainted entirely. that's the only way to completely fix a scratch on metallic paints. it's just one of the downsides of having beautiful metallic paint

JMD0977 · 01-12-2009, 10:25 PM

What exactly was he doing before it shattered? Applying tint? Drying with heat? Hit it with something when you looked away? It could have not shattered by magic.
As far as the paint. How bad is the scratch? I think re-painting the complete door would be best. How long have you had your car?

doba_s · 01-12-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake

if you have metallic paint, that entire panel will have to be repainted to look right. just keep that in mind. besides, it should be the shop's dollar, make them repaint it entirely. if they give you trouble, call your insurance and get them after the shop. that's what they're there for!

+1 ... you better to repaint the whole door ...

JMD0977 · 01-12-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Adonislike

He had just finished applying heat. Was applying tint around the bottom of the window, with some kind of tool. Had my car less than 45 days

Was he installing this out in the open in cold weather?

Adonislike · 01-12-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JMD0977

Was he installing this out in the open in cold weather?

Nope. It was about 77 that day

Adonislike · 01-12-2009, 10:40 PM

Sh*t!!! I posted this thread twice. Need to delete the other

Blake · 01-12-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Adonislike

Sh*t!!! I posted this thread twice. Need to delete the other

3 times actually

Adonislike · 01-12-2009, 10:45 PM

LOL. WTF?!? Why can I not find where to delete the other 2??

Blake · 01-12-2009, 10:52 PM

mods will eventually

Adonislike · 01-12-2009, 10:53 PM

Cool.

Re-paint the whole door?? F*%$!!! I am not liking the sound of that. Dealership, who "highly"recommends this bodyshop, says they are the only ones they've seen who can get the paint right, say they shouldnt paint the whole door. Actually, just the opposite

JMD0977 · 01-12-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Adonislike

Cool.

Re-paint the whole door?? F*%$!!! I am not liking the sound of that. Dealership, who "highly"recommends this bodyshop, says they are the only ones they've seen who can get the paint right, say they shouldnt paint the whole door. Actually, just the opposite

Fuck what the dealership says. Make the shop pay it. Its not a Ford and it will cost more if you want it done right.

lincoln · 01-12-2009, 11:01 PM

Hey sorry to hear it, hope it doesn't ruin the new car experience for you. I know how frustrating that must be. Hang in there - I'm sure it'll all work out for you man.

Adonislike · 01-12-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JMD0977

Fuck what the dealership says. Make the shop pay it. Its not a Ford and it will cost more if you want it done right.

Agreed. I must say, the owner of the shop has been very cool about this. Of course he should be, but it wouldnt surprise me if he wasnt.

Im goin down to see Sam @ AutoTalent on Fri. Gonna have him take me over to the shop they recommend for most if not all of their exotics. He said they are amazing. Charge alot, but who gives a fuck?? I would pay if it was my money. They will probably paint my Ericsson parts when it arrives

montreal red · 01-12-2009, 11:09 PM

wow... its pretty fucking hard to shatter the glass while applying tint. the guy must have been really out of it that day.

Blake · 01-12-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lincoln

Hey sorry to hear it, hope it doesn't ruin the new car experience for you. I know how frustrating that must be. Hang in there - I'm sure it'll all work out for you man.

are you a psychologist by chance?

Adonislike · 01-12-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake

are you a psychologist by chance?

Hahaha!!! I fuckin need one right now.

lincoln · 01-12-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake

are you a psychologist by chance?

It's one of many... many degrees. Hehe.

Mischievous M · 01-12-2009, 11:41 PM

Sorry to hear about the unfortunate experience mate... I am a tad shocked how the glass just gave way and shattered. Hmm, well I hope your baby gets fixed in no time and you are up and running.

Even if the shop owner met you half way on repair costs, thats pretty decent.

spyderco10 · 01-13-2009, 01:12 AM

WHAT??

I've never heard of that happening before. Why was he applying heat?

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Adonislike Captain 26 Rep 842 Posts Drives: Toyota Insight/Honda Prius Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Be careful where you have your car tinted About 3 weeks ago, so I wanted to start the mod process with something small, as Im sure alot us do. And I figured where else than to start with something simple, like window tint. Man, was I WRONG!! I chose the Formula One Pinnacle for a variety of reasons. The closest shop to me was about 10 miles away. So I made the appt and went over there on a Sat. The process was going well, I sat in the bay and talked to the guy the whole time and he seemed pretty knowledgeable, having owned his own shop for years and doing okay for himself. He sold just before the economy went bad and wanted to be with his family more, working like a 9-5. He actually knew a buddy of mine who rode bikes, so it was decent conversation also. He got through all the windows pretty much flawlessly, or so I thought at the time. On the last window, passenger, he was applying the tint, when the unthinkable happend. Unthinkable to me anyway. Im watching him work and all of a sudden, SHATTER!!!! The window breaks. I calmly go over to my car and start taking pictures. To make this already long story short, as the shattered glass fell, it scratched the top of my leather door panel, the black trim on the outside, and the precious paint!!!! A couple of the scratches can be buffed out, one cannot. $3100 cost for all parts and labor. Door panel still isnt in and the window was just installed today. The main thing Im worried about, is the paint. They say the best thing to do is have a small part of the door sanded down and sprayed. THAT I AM VERY LEERY ABOUT. I will attempt to post pics but none are very good. Any good suggestions about the paint anyone??
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Blake Banned 764 Rep 4,649 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	if you have metallic paint, that entire panel will have to be repainted to look right. just keep that in mind. besides, it should be the shop's dollar, make them repaint it entirely. if they give you trouble, call your insurance and get them after the shop. that's what they're there for!
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JMD0977 Captain 69 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 2010 GT3 and .... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: I-95 iTrader: (6)	What exactly was he doing before it shattered? Applying tint? Drying with heat? Hit it with something when you looked away? It could have not shattered by magic. As far as the paint. How bad is the scratch? I think re-painting the complete door would be best. How long have you had your car?
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Adonislike Captain 26 Rep 842 Posts Drives: Toyota Insight/Honda Prius Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Cool. Re-paint the whole door?? F*%$!!! I am not liking the sound of that. Dealership, who "highly"recommends this bodyshop, says they are the only ones they've seen who can get the paint right, say they shouldnt paint the whole door. Actually, just the opposite
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