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      01-03-2011, 02:00 PM   #1
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Tint Over Dot Matrix?

I need to find a shop that can actually tint over the dot matrix in the rear. I coulda sworn i saw a thread on here that someone found a solution but i cant remember what thread. What have you guys done to take care of the issue?
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      01-03-2011, 02:19 PM   #2
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Hit up Andrew from Big A Detailing, he has a tint guy that comes to his shop and can tint any window, or section of a window.

1716 154th Street
NY 11357-3258
(718) 445-9995


tell him Dan with the silver z4 coupe sent ya =)
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iirc it's not possible to get it perfect...mine isn't and honestly i've never noticed it and it hasn't bothered me at all
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i've never seen one done perfectly myself but i'm sure someone could sand them down and do it i'm just not sure it would be worth the expense to most!
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Our guy (Phill at Top of the Line) does a great job w/ the dot matrix

LMK we can set up an appointment for you
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Shades of Gray in Philadelphia. THEY GET IT PERFECT!
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Shades of Gray in Philadelphia. THEY GET IT PERFECT!
perfect ?i guess you can call it perfect ? hahhah

what they did with mine was - they used a black vinyl to cover the dot matrix and then they tint right under the dot matrix
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+1 for Shades of Gray
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No window tint! fish bowl is my style
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^^ LOL
Same here
I do wish it was tinted sometimes, especially when it's too hot out, or when my kid is taking nap when we drive somewhere
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Coastal Window Tinting of Toms River. ask for Jeff.
+1 for the interior side vinyl strip over the dots
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always tricky - if you can't find a shop I would black vinyl it!
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perfect ?i guess you can call it perfect ? hahhah

what they did with mine was - they used a black vinyl to cover the dot matrix and then they tint right under the dot matrix
Perfect. I send all my clients there.

NEVER 1 complaint.
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