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Tint windows before or after detail?

Posted:
Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:14 am
by Harrybob
Looking at getting my front windows tinted and also getting the car detailed soon as well and wanted peoples opinions on which order I should do the two?
Re: Tint windows before or after detail?

Posted:
Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:36 am
by Kekotic
Well if you want to take photos of the car once it's detailed, you would want your tint already done too right?
Re: Tint windows before or after detail?

Posted:
Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:14 am
by Tonez
chaotic2050 wrote:Well if you want to take photos of the car once it's detailed, you would want your tint already done too right?
+1 on Kieran's comment...
Tints first and then detail... will save on having to do two photo shoots if anything
Re: Tint windows before or after detail?

Posted:
Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:33 am
by Harrybob
Not really looking to do any photoshoots, thinking more along the lines of having the windows really clean in preparation for the tinting
Re: Tint windows before or after detail?

Posted:
Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:13 pm
by Kekotic
Harrybob wrote:Not really looking to do any photoshoots, thinking more along the lines of having the windows really clean in preparation for the tinting
Unless you plan on tinting your windows at the same place it's being detailed....
The windows have to be cleaned a minute or so before the tint is put on.
Re: Tint windows before or after detail?

Posted:
Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:07 pm
by mrgnluke
Definitely tint first.
Depending on the weather at the time, wait 2-4 weeks for the tint to completely settle and all the moisture to absorb through the tint then get her detailed.
WIN
Re: Tint windows before or after detail?

Posted:
Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:43 pm
by Dropz
Yes, can't wash the inside of your windows for 3-4 weeks after the tinting and can't wind down windows for 48 hours. When they tint it they spray over the windows just before applying the tint.
Re: Tint windows before or after detail?

Posted:
Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:47 pm
by teK--
Well the tinters are probably going to leave various prints and marks on your trims so best to tint first and have interior detailed after.
Re: Tint windows before or after detail?

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Thu Sep 01, 2011 12:13 am
by Harrybob
Thanks guys, looks like tinting will be done first.