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Subject:Re: Westy Window Tinting
From:Todd Last
Date:Sat, 13 Apr 2002 17:48:18 -0700

Metal tint is preferred over dyed  - metal will not fade over time.
Look for a shop with a guarantee - the shop that did mine gives a
lifetime guarantee for their premium tints.
Look for a shop that has been in business for awhile.

I removed my closet for the installer who said he could not do a proper
job with the closet in place.
I used metal-tint in the limo tint. Looks dark from the outside, much
lighter from the inside. Makes a substantial difference in keeping the
heat out in the summer, and helps the already marginal A/C.

Todd
'88 Westy

Rod Smith wrote:

>Hi;
> I've had two quotes for window tinting from two different shops.
>Shop A says they can tint windows without the need to remove
>the closet.  Shop B says closet should be removed for proper access.
>Anyone with any experiance with this?
>I also recall a thread some time back about what to look for in the
>film that is used. Something about dyed vs. metal film.
>Any suggestions about type of film to use, how dark of tint to use, and
>what to look for from the installer ( I dont want the stuff to start
>bubbling
>in a year or two),would be appreciated.
>Thanks;
>Rod
>