Answer 1: You really need to go overboard with your squeegee technique, making sure to push out as much water as possible. If possible, use a squeegee with a handle, as this will give you more power and control.   Answer 2: You can still leave the vehicle outside to cure, you just need to […]

Answer 1: Use a 50/50 approach for the front doors. Answer 2: If you’ve tinted previous iterations of the Macan, you should be all set. The only thing you need to know is that removing the horizontal trim piece is a little harder now, because the panel is much tighter. This is necessary to remove […]

Answer 1: This may be caused by contaminated water. You might also have small dust particles floating around in your shop. You could also be using a towel that is leaving behind small particles on the window. Either way, it’s always a good idea to use clean water and keep your shop as clean as […]

Answer 1: Try to move with the grain of the window rather than against it.    Answer 2: Use a clay bar during your prep stage. When you’re done, turn on the vehicle’s defroster before beginning your installation. The installation process itself should be fairly standard, but you might want to press a little harder […]

Answer 1: Ammonia is an easy and straightforward way to remove adhesive.    Answer 2: You might also want to try using a pressure washer.    Answer 3: Isopropyl alcohol works well for removing adhesive. After applying the alcohol, let it sit for a brief moment before scraping the adhesive away. It should come off […]

Answer 1: The back glass is very soft on this model, so be extremely careful when tinting.    Answer 2: Be very cautious if you try to pull down the 3rd brake light. This can easily lead to a mistake and a crack in the glass, especially since it is such soft glass. Tint around […]

Answer 1: Double cut if possible. Double shrink for even better results. Try to speed up your scrubbing stage, as this stage can be quite time-consuming. You can also maximize efficiency by cutting down on the amount of walking you do. Make sure you’re not going back and forth when walking around the vehicle. Get […]

Answer 1: It’s best to pull the sweep and pop those panels off before install. They can be ruined quite easily.    Answer 2: If water permeates the cardboard backing behind the leather, the panels are pretty much ruined. This is caused by water going through the holes in the stitching, which causes the backing […]

Answer 1: Be aware that if you remove the back glass, you will need to deal with remaining hard plastic around the outside and top edges.    Answer 2: Whatever you do, don’t remove the glass. If you do, you’ll need to purchase a new chrome locking strip, and these components can be hard to […]

Answer 1: This situation is becoming more and more common in the modern era with new window technology and tinting products. Basically, manufacturers are using less glue for films with higher VLT rates.    Answer 2: There may be too much silicone in the dot matrix. This can cause the film’s adhesive to fail.    […]

Answer 1: It doesn’t really matter which side you use, so whichever is more convenient for you.    Answer 2: If you’re right-handed, it might be easier to do the driver’s side.    Answer 3: Basically, you should choose whichever side presents less of an issue while trying to work around the side mirror.