Re: Tinted film on body panels

["TMasterLC@xxxx" <tmasterlc@xxxx>]

My family owns Tint-Tech, Inc. in the Houston/Baytown area. To answer your
questions about using two layers of tint film (i.e. limo black-out with
bronze on top)... Yes, it could be done, although the adhesive works best on
glass as recommended by the manufacturer, and black-out is 'rubber tire'
dark (blocks out all but 5% of light transmission)... sooooo dark, that the
bronze wouldn't show at all, it would be too black.

Wax or clear coated? Could be silicone coated.

Since the car would be exposed to the elements, you could use exterior
quality film with scratch resistant surface and it would probably last 5-10
years depending on exposure... not a bad idea, if your goal is to remove and
change colors every few years anyway. However, the car could not be
completely 100% covered with film... you'd have to back off 1/4" - 2" away
from all extreme bends and folds on body panels like at gaps between the
panels, or inside door jambs and wraps around bonnet into trunk space, etc.
Heat guns work fine for gradual bows on window glass, but the adhesive
wouldn't last when folded around contours more than 90 degree angles.

Clear hood saver (instead of bug shields) aren't applied over peak-lines in
the hood, it would lift or bubble. The chrome tape that is used on bottom
panels along the tar zone isn't wrapped around to bumpers, or inside door
jambs either.

Easy to strip? Yes and no, depends on how it was applied, and whether or
not it's removed with the sweating process or sauna effect. Once the film
has served it's purpose for protection it can be removed or replaced, and it
is possible to recover right over the previous layer if changing color or
covering damage from road debris provided that the adhesive is still good.

Feel free to e-mail me privately if you were serious about doing this to
your car and want more info about who to contact. Personally, I think that
stain or paint would look better unless it's a similar gray or silver film
since you would only get 99% coverage. I understand your reasons for a
temporary 'coat' instead of permanently altering original ss panels, but why
not just repair or replace them instead?

Just my opinion : )

Ron & Cheryl