im going to get tint done this weekend and i want the place to do the whole back window and not cut out around the third light. just to make sure they did cover it all i was going to remove the third light for tthem so nothing gets messed up and it looks good. i looked it over and i cant really see where to start at. anybody done this or got any ideas?
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I'm pretty sure you have to remove the rear panels in the coupe, as well as the rear seats (they just pop out), then you'll have better access to the rear decklid where the brakelight is.
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When I had my car tinted a while ago to my surprise the company I used tinted the entire back window including the third brake light-I still to this day have no idea how they did it. I've tinkered back there before to try and figure out the infamous rattle we all know all too well and I can't figure out how anything comes out from the deck lid. Good luck.TRADED IN BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN: 2006 GT Coupe in granite metallic, 15/5% tint, vinyl side marker deletes, Doctor Speed Stage 3 CAI, RED calipers by DupliColor, RED LED interior lights, 45 LED tail lights, WideView 8000K HID coversion kit, Nokya Artic White fogs installed, running MoBil 1, FIRST ever granite metallic color matched headlights!! Color matched eyelids just finished! GT-R Exhaust installed. R1 Concepts drilled and slotted zinc plated front rotors.
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When I had mine done I hung around the tint shop and watched the guy do the install in my coupe.
He had to lay the back seats down, remove the C Post inside trim, remove the seatbelts, and then the entire rear deck (don't forget to unplug the brake light when you are pulling the deck out). It took him almost 4 hours to do the whole car, and it cost me $235 for the install. A lot of members here have paid less, but I am very happy with the results. It's a major job in very tight quarters! With all the black lines and the defroster on the rear window, you need some serious skills to get the tint to lay flat with no bubbles. I am so glad I decided to have it done professionally, I could never have done it as well as this guy did.
Good luck!SOLD * 2006 G6 GTP 6MT * SOLD
Crimson Red W/Taupe 2-Tone Leather; DoctorSpeed Stage 4 CAB, Custom Dual Muffler Exhaust ;"JAKED" Lower Grille, GM Strut Bar, Aftermarket Spoiler, White Faced Gauges, Painted Interior Parts, Window Tints, Mostly debadged.
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Moroccan Red Pearl /Taupe Leather Sports Seats; Tints: 15% rears, 50% fronts;Axis Hiro 18X8.5 hyper silver wheels w/Yokohama Advan S.4. 245/40/18 UHPAS Tires; Color-Matched Splash Guards
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Originally posted by wvleadfoot78Just got my 6 tinted. Of course, I have a sedan with the spoiler, so my third brakelight is back there. Yet another reason why sedans pwn coupes. Muhahaha!!2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 GT
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Originally posted by KmanOriginally posted by wvleadfoot78Just got my 6 tinted. Of course, I have a sedan with the spoiler, so my third brakelight is back there. Yet another reason why sedans pwn coupes. Muhahaha!!
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them sound like fighting words!
Originally posted by TLS2000Fine. You're banned. Stupid redneck piece of shit!
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I paid 205 for my tint and it took them 2 hours to complete the full car-great company here in AZ will do any darkness you want. AutoStyles kick AZZZZ.TRADED IN BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN: 2006 GT Coupe in granite metallic, 15/5% tint, vinyl side marker deletes, Doctor Speed Stage 3 CAI, RED calipers by DupliColor, RED LED interior lights, 45 LED tail lights, WideView 8000K HID coversion kit, Nokya Artic White fogs installed, running MoBil 1, FIRST ever granite metallic color matched headlights!! Color matched eyelids just finished! GT-R Exhaust installed. R1 Concepts drilled and slotted zinc plated front rotors.
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i have a buddy working at a tint place in dallas so i called him up yesterday and he's getting me Lumar Formula 1 tint (some expensive stuff) which around here in houston the best quote i could find was 300 even, he's gettin it for me for 130 bucks cash. and a promise to do my audio with the shop this winter when i get the money. and THEY are going to remove my brake light/decklid so i dont even have to touch it afterall.
everyone thinks im crazy driving 5 and a half hours to get tint but hey im saving 170 buck and only paying like 50 for the gas so i'd say its still a deal'06 GTP w/ 3 pedals
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Originally posted by G6cpM6i have a buddy working at a tint place in dallas so i called him up yesterday and he's getting me Lumar Formula 1 tint (some expensive stuff) which around here in houston the best quote i could find was 300 even, he's gettin it for me for 130 bucks cash. and a promise to do my audio with the shop this winter when i get the money. and THEY are going to remove my brake light/decklid so i dont even have to touch it afterall.
everyone thinks im crazy driving 5 and a half hours to get tint but hey im saving 170 buck and only paying like 50 for the gas so i'd say its still a dealMy Best 1/4mile time 14.94 auto gtp
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Originally posted by ginuwineOriginally posted by G6cpM6i have a buddy working at a tint place in dallas so i called him up yesterday and he's getting me Lumar Formula 1 tint (some expensive stuff) which around here in houston the best quote i could find was 300 even, he's gettin it for me for 130 bucks cash. and a promise to do my audio with the shop this winter when i get the money. and THEY are going to remove my brake light/decklid so i dont even have to touch it afterall.
everyone thinks im crazy driving 5 and a half hours to get tint but hey im saving 170 buck and only paying like 50 for the gas so i'd say its still a deal'06 GTP w/ 3 pedals
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