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    Window Tinting

    Hey guys,

    After some recommendations for window tinting in the Melbourne Area.

    One of the guys i usually go to, Rob Tait from car tint doesn't touch any VAG cars.

    Soo looking for any recommendations where they have been tried and tested. Don't want any scratched trims etc as When i picked up my new car on Monday, discovered the rear bumper damaged and interior carbon door trim scratched up. So you can understand my apprehension going to some random car tint.
    2016 MY17 Skoda Octavia RS Wagon Quartz Metallic Grey DSG
    19" Black Pack, Tech Pack, Comfort Pack, Panoramic Sunroof & Auto Tailgate.

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    Why would someone not touch VAG cars they re no different to a Toyota, Holden or what ever.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Antiplastix View Post
    Why would someone not touch VAG cars they re no different to a Toyota, Holden or what ever.
    I tried to get a quote for tinting a new Renault Clio when they launched 3 or 4 years ago.
    One guy said he wouldn't touch Renaults as they have clips somewhere that are easy to break and hard to get replacements for? I ended up getting it done through the dealer before delivery.

    I guess there are tinters out there who just want an easy life and stick to Falcodores and Toyotas.

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    I got mine done at TopTint in Frankston/Mornington for a reasonable price in 3M Crystaline, which is high quality, but not too dark.

    They did a fairly good job. No marks on the car, but some small bubbles under the film (quite minor, but niggling). If I lived in Vic I would have gone back and they would have replaced those panels, but I'm in Tassie.
    2008 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI 4x4 wagon
    Bluefin 132Kw/385Nm, Racechips Response Control, Haldex Performance controller, H&R anti roll bars, Koni FSD shocks, SuperPro control arms & ball joints, subframe & gearshift mods, Full Dynamat interior, Polk Audio sound, Columbus, Bluetooth, MDI, parking sensors, camera. BBS SR 18x8" w/ 225/40xR18. 3M Crystalline tint.

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    I hunted around half of last year for it and in the end just got the dealer to do it. Turned out an awful idea as apart from the higher cost, they did a crap job, and I found they cut the flat bits of rubber around the qtr rear windows away. Refused to fit new rubber afterwards too and also found they had used my windows to cut the film so had to get scratches polished out. This is a very prominent dealer in Melb and they get heaps tinted so pretty woeful.

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    I've had very good experiences with Nik from Mr Detail. Worth a call - Mr Detail Mr Detail - Melbourne Car Detailing, Paint Protection and Car Care Products

    Quote Originally Posted by kw0n3k View Post
    Hey guys,

    After some recommendations for window tinting in the Melbourne Area.
    Walking Contradiction...

    MY15 Skoda Octavia vRS 162 Race Blue Combi


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    Venom......mate I was just looking at his work on Facebook....... Thinking of getting him to do the paint protection after the dealer replaces me rear bumper.

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    Can't go wrong mate, have done both tinting and paint protection with them and have no issues. Nik is a perfectionist and if you have any issues he's more than willing to help out and give you advice. I know other forum members have also done their paint protection with them. They tend to be busy so the earlier you book the better.

    Quote Originally Posted by kw0n3k View Post
    Venom......mate I was just looking at his work on Facebook....... Thinking of getting him to do the paint protection after the dealer replaces me rear bumper.
    Walking Contradiction...

    MY15 Skoda Octavia vRS 162 Race Blue Combi


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    Booked in with Nick to do full car protection and window tinting on the 28th of March. I'll post before and after pics once done.
    2016 MY17 Skoda Octavia RS Wagon Quartz Metallic Grey DSG
    19" Black Pack, Tech Pack, Comfort Pack, Panoramic Sunroof & Auto Tailgate.

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    Good one, keep us posted.

    Quote Originally Posted by kw0n3k View Post
    Booked in with Nick to do full car protection and window tinting on the 28th of March. I'll post before and after pics once done.
    Walking Contradiction...

    MY15 Skoda Octavia vRS 162 Race Blue Combi


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