Tinting & Moleskin
#1
Tinting & Moleskin
So I've researched and read all there is to read, I think, about getting my windows tinted. I ordered the moleskin kit, and will install this weekend. Been to the Tinter and will like set up an appointment next week (35% rear and sides, 20% quarters). Pics to follow.
Any advice?
Any advice?
#2
Mach 1 Member
So I've researched and read all there is to read, I think, about getting my windows tinted. I ordered the moleskin kit, and will install this weekend. Been to the Tinter and will like set up an appointment next week (35% rear and sides, 20% quarters). Pics to follow.
Any advice?
Any advice?
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I just put the moleskin on my car & then just had the car re-tinted while in Fla. With our cars 05+ you rally should put the moleskin on. When I bought my car used, it already had tint on it & you caould see where the tint was scratched from not having any on.
Since I have re-tinted I have not had 1 scratch ( taps on wood)
I don't think it has to do with the type of tint used, but more of the felt on the factory window guide wearing off/coming off & it scratching.
Since I have re-tinted I have not had 1 scratch ( taps on wood)
I don't think it has to do with the type of tint used, but more of the felt on the factory window guide wearing off/coming off & it scratching.
#4
Hey Al;
I'd like to go 20%, but NC law says 35% is max, all around (xcept front). I really don't need to get hassled by the law. I figue the 20% on the quarter is negligible, surely they wouldn't bother me with that. Also, NC is considering a law this fall to tighten the tint standards... too many yanks moving down her wanting to make it like the homeland.
I'd like to go 20%, but NC law says 35% is max, all around (xcept front). I really don't need to get hassled by the law. I figue the 20% on the quarter is negligible, surely they wouldn't bother me with that. Also, NC is considering a law this fall to tighten the tint standards... too many yanks moving down her wanting to make it like the homeland.
#5
Mach 1 Member
Hey Al;
I'd like to go 20%, but NC law says 35% is max, all around (xcept front). I really don't need to get hassled by the law. I figue the 20% on the quarter is negligible, surely they wouldn't bother me with that. Also, NC is considering a law this fall to tighten the tint standards... too many yanks moving down her wanting to make it like the homeland.
I'd like to go 20%, but NC law says 35% is max, all around (xcept front). I really don't need to get hassled by the law. I figue the 20% on the quarter is negligible, surely they wouldn't bother me with that. Also, NC is considering a law this fall to tighten the tint standards... too many yanks moving down her wanting to make it like the homeland.
#6
Put the moleskin on today. Piece of cake. Good directions (as in the post on the site elsewhere), just a few changes;
- Torx was #30 instead of #25.
- 9/32 Hex Head Screws instead of phillips head.
- I took out all the screws around the door panel (panel just lifted off, no prying).
Tint Shop this week....
- Torx was #30 instead of #25.
- 9/32 Hex Head Screws instead of phillips head.
- I took out all the screws around the door panel (panel just lifted off, no prying).
Tint Shop this week....
#7
Mach 1 Member
I just put the moleskin on my car & then just had the car re-tinted while in Fla. With our cars 05+ you rally should put the moleskin on. When I bought my car used, it already had tint on it & you caould see where the tint was scratched from not having any on.
Since I have re-tinted I have not had 1 scratch ( taps on wood)
I don't think it has to do with the type of tint used, but more of the felt on the factory window guide wearing off/coming off & it scratching.
Since I have re-tinted I have not had 1 scratch ( taps on wood)
I don't think it has to do with the type of tint used, but more of the felt on the factory window guide wearing off/coming off & it scratching.
#8
Back from the Tint Shop. They did an excellent job! They said to let it absorb some sun for a few days to cure? They also asked about the moleskin, were I got it. They want to start carrying it. $159 for quarters (20%), sides and rear (35%).
#9
according to some of my HCSO friends - that usually comes into play when youre a jerk and they want to find more stuff to add to the current ticket. plus not all of them really care.
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