Tinting windows something I should not attempt?

[9646gt]

Well I have done alot of work with applying vinyl graphics and such but have never tried tinting my own windows..I know alot of folks say it should always be done in a temp controlled facility but the place that does the best work around here doesn't even do that and they even offer a lifetime warranty on every job..so I guess what I am asking is have you ever done your own or helped someone? Is this something I can tackle? How much would I expect to pay for the materials?

 

[Tylerb59]

I wouldn't.

Tint is one of those things you get what you pay for ... they can be pretty expensive in some areas but that's something I wouldn't want to cheap out on.

A few years down the road it's not that great having purple film with crusty / bubbles here and there.

 

[9646gt]

I wouldn't.

Tint is one of those things you get what you pay for ... they can be pretty expensive in some areas but that's something I wouldn't want to cheap out on.

A few years down the road it's not that great having purple film with crusty / bubbles here and there.

Tell me about it..thats the problem I have now where the last owner tinted them...maybe I should get my buddy whos dad owns the shop I spoke of to help me out or something..i would love to learn how to do it...

 

[Kilgore Trout]

There is nothing worse than a crappy window tint job. I would have it done professionally by the highest quality shop you can find. It will be worth it...

 

[DriveGT46]

Carefull if your doing the fronts... ive gottan pulled over twice now. 90 bucks each here in MI.

But tinting the front windows gives the car a clean look i think.

 

[9646gt]

Carefull if your doing the fronts... ive gottan pulled over twice now. 90 bucks each here in MI.

But tinting the front windows gives the car a clean look i think.

Yeah I would like to do the front too..my buddy has like 30 on front and 15 on sides I think...looks very clean and alot cooler in the car..on the downside I always think it is getting ready to rain (lmao) but the guy at the shop I spoke of has been in business for about 20 years and are by far the best in the area..

 

[triggz]

If you can do vinyl graphics and such well give it a shot. Buy a cheapo roll from a parts store to learn with and have at it.

I tinted mine 2.5% and it looks good. The tint was cheap and has imperfections in it though.

Critical tips-
Do it in the shade in a cold place. Do it in the freezing rain if you can- this helps tremendously. I did mine on a cold wet winter day and it was fairly easy.

Get a very sharp plastic razor (the yellow 99 cent kind) and use it fresh to cut the outlines.

Blade scraper is your friend

Spray bottle with just a few drops of dish soap (the simple cheap non-grease eating kind. I think that stuff eats the glue on the tint)