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tinting side windows -- extra recessed bit that slides up

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Old 04-15-2003, 01:51 PM
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Default tinting side windows -- extra recessed bit that slides up

I am getting the windows tinted on my TT. You know how the window slides up into the roof of the car when you shut the door? How far up does it go? Just 1/4" or so? Or more?

Does anybody know if this causes a problem when tinting? I'm thinking that when they apply the tint, the window is down that extra 1/4", and when the door is shut, the glass slides up the 1/4", so there's a 1/4" of untinted glass on the bottom.
Old 04-15-2003, 02:16 PM
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Default The tinter should be able to figure it out . . .

You can trigger the windows by actuating the door latch to raise the windows while they are being tinted. The slight movement will not affect the tint during its curing phase. I have had mine tinted and have had no problems. Good luck!
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Default Can anybody help me figure out window trick?

I can't get the window to go up with the door open. I tried messing with the latch as suggested by SpecTTre. Thanks!
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Default The solution is easy >>>

Tell the tint installer about the window issue. After they install the tint, they can take a hair dryer and dry the lowest inch or so of the tint, enough that it won't move, and you won't have a problem. That's what my window tint installer did, and it worked great.
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Default even better...>>>

If you close the door latch with the door open the window goes up all the way. Then you can open it again when done with the tint. Easy as pie :-)
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Default Just disconnect the battery

dude... just disconnect the batterry... nothing will move! good luck! cant wait to see the results!
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