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Window tint interfere with rear defroster and radio?

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Old 01-11-12, 01:31 AM
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Hi CL, I just got my Lexus IS250 tint at Dr.tint yesterday for but for some reason every time that I use the radio and the rear defroster all I get is static on the radio? Can anyone help me out with this? Or a similar experience?
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Did the tint shop use metallic film to tint the windows?
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Im not even sure if it was metallic or not I'll have to call him and ask him tomorrow.
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3M Carbon here =0)
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Also depends on what you paid for or if you specified what tint brand/model requested as well.
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Originally Posted by aznlonly
Hi CL, I just got my Lexus IS250 tint at Dr.tint yesterday for but for some reason every time that I use the radio and the rear defroster all I get is static on the radio? Can anyone help me out with this? Or a similar experience?
I had the same issue with my 2007 IS250. Took it to the dealer under factory warn. and got the rear window replaced. Thats fixed the problem.
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Are you located in Northern Cali? Dr Tint doesn't usually get the best ratings. Hopefully everything gets worked out for you.
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yea i know..i was suppose to go to mr.tint but the name got me mix up. Anywho it went away, I believe the water dried out from the tint so its all good now.
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I also have the 3M FX Premium carbon tint.... I made sure as I heard that other tints interfere with GPS and Cell reception.
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