Window tinting
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Window tinting
Hi,
I was told by the dealer selling me the '16 GTS that tinting of the windows would result in the scratching of the tints as it is very tight fit between the windows and the tracks. Is this true?
As well, what should the a fair price to tint the windows on a Panamera?
Thanks
I was told by the dealer selling me the '16 GTS that tinting of the windows would result in the scratching of the tints as it is very tight fit between the windows and the tracks. Is this true?
As well, what should the a fair price to tint the windows on a Panamera?
Thanks
Last edited by CobbleStone; Jan 31, 2021 at 10:07 AM.
Racer
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From: Atlanta
Yes, it is true. You, or the tint shop, needs to install felt along the inner window-seal. It's pretty easy to DIY. Most shops don't charge a fortune to do it. As for tint, that depends on the quality of the materials and the installer. When I did mine, I believe it was $400-ish with Llumar ceramic. I installed the felt myself - AFTER I noticed the scratches in my new tint. I was not aware that this was a thing until it happened to me.
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+2 on the scratches. On my 18 Turbo I had the dealer do it, 1 year later I have scratches. On my 14-4S I hired a guy that said he was doing felt and had Zero issues. I figured the people the dealer would hire would know about felt, Im not so smart.
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Where I live, there is a 70% limit for the front windows (which makes it not worth doing) and as I do not want to have a big difference between the two side windows, I think I will hold off tinting the windows.
I guess on hot, sunny days, I will raise the rear side and back window electric shades
Thanks for your help. Much appreciated.
I guess on hot, sunny days, I will raise the rear side and back window electric shades
Thanks for your help. Much appreciated.
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Track Day
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Do you have any tips, how-tos or videos you can point me to on how to do this myself before the appt? It would be greatly appreciated! Or if you think I should reschedule the appt since its so short notice and order what I need first. Ceramic tint cost is around $1000 for all windows, front/rear windshield and sunroof, and I dont want to waste that kind of money if it will truly get scratched!
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Hey everyone. New here and just had my 18 Panamera delivered last week. I have tint appt scheduled for Friday with a solid shop who has done all my vehicles, but the shop said there will be unavoidable scratches without some type felt and made me sign a waiver. They dont do the felt for you there.
Do you have any tips, how-tos or videos you can point me to on how to do this myself before the appt? It would be greatly appreciated! Or if you think I should reschedule the appt since its so short notice and order what I need first. Ceramic tint cost is around $1000 for all windows, front/rear windshield and sunroof, and I dont want to waste that kind of money if it will truly get scratched!
Do you have any tips, how-tos or videos you can point me to on how to do this myself before the appt? It would be greatly appreciated! Or if you think I should reschedule the appt since its so short notice and order what I need first. Ceramic tint cost is around $1000 for all windows, front/rear windshield and sunroof, and I dont want to waste that kind of money if it will truly get scratched!
Track Day
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From: Georgia
So strange. My buddy has a 970 and said there are no scratches on his either. He didnt even know it was a thing. Wondering if I should roll the dice for Friday morning and just go with it..
Track Day
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My Panny is a 2023 GTS and I had tint installed by a very reputable place and the same happened. I have since removed the tints on my front doors, the other windows are fine however they are barely used. I wouldnt install without the felt ur pretty much guaranteed to get scratches.