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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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When I got my clear bra installed, I asked for a referral for a good tint guy. The referral was VERY good indeed. I have had tint done before, and by quality installers, but I was VERY impressed with this installer.

He really took his time preparing the outside of the window to measure the tint against. Most places will clean the window, and then just use a lot of soapy water to keep the tint from sticking to the window as they trim it, but he also used baby powder. An interesting step. He also has a machine that can pre-cut the basic shape, which saves time, material AND gives a cleaner edge.

I asked him to use black vinyl to cover the "dot matrix" at the top of the rear glass. I can't see the dots from the driver's seat, and I didn't want to see them through the tint. He applied the tint, but was not happy with the pre-cut area left around the dot matix area, so he pulled it off, cut another brand new piece, and did it manually (trimmed out the dot-matrix area.) The vinyl looks fantastic.

I am 100% happy with the result, and it came with a lifetime warranty!

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http://umbrawindowtinting.com/

I had him install 35% on the side windows, and 20% on the rear. Sorry the pics aren't the greatest, but you get the idea:







BTW -- I am not associated with this except as a satified customer. All of my cars are now tinted, so there is nothing for me if you and everyone you know went to this guy based on my reccomendation. I only offer this as the dot matrix area is a biatch on these cars, and I was VERY happy to find someone that knows how to deal with it. Also, his pricing is EXCELLENT!
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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Looks fantastic.

How much did something like that cost?
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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I considered having mine done in that mall but the fashion bug wanted to hang dingle-***** from the roof liner and Papa John’s wanted too much dough!
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Lookin' good my man
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Neno does some good work.His buddy did my clear bra,so-so job. Some streaks in the bra under certain lighting conditions, but he didn't charge me 700 bucks either.Still might bring it back.
Have a good day.
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His buddy did my clear bra too. I would urge you to call Brian if you are unhappy with the clear bra. I am sure he would make it right.
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I never met a Brian. I only dealt with Neno who I believe is the owner. Real good guy, so was his buddy who did the bra.It's really wierd with my bra, in some situations depending on the sunlight, it looks like streaks in about 4 places on the hood.When completely sunny looks almost perfect.
Just might give him a call anyway.
Thanks
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Brian does the bra, Neno does the tint. Neno works out of his shop, and Brian is mobile, so he would go to Neno's shop if someone came to Neno looking for clear bra. Otherwise, Brian would go to your house.

Brian can be reached at 630-615-8732
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