Window Tinting Advice

[rossnunn]

Im going to tint me windows and have a sample of the tint film, i have read the instructions but was wondering if anybody has anyother tips?

Cheers

Ross

[adamSRi]

Well...if you are going to do it yourself, be very patient, calm and dont rush.

Also heat the film on window for a good 20mins after applying. Ive seen many DIY window tints in past where after a couple days they begin to bubble up and blister.

But if your confident enough to do it yourself, go ahead.

[Scott G]

Do it in the bath to get them REALLY wet. Thats the tip my uncle gave me and he does them for a living.

[Phil349]

Ross - which tint film are u going for??

I would think the rear window would be difficult as you cant easily remove it to put the film on.

[GSITurbo]

Here is what I do when tinting windows:

1) wash the glass from both sides
2) use a razor blade to clean the surface of the glass that is about to be tinted and make sure it dry without any fingerprints (contaminations)
3) prepare a solution of 1 litre of water and a few drops of Johnson baby shampoo (don't ask me why - a friend that works at a tint shop uses that)
4) spray the glass and the film
5) peel the protective cover from the film spraying as you pull
6) place pre-cut piece on the glass and using for example, a credit card, working from the middle-outwards, remove any air bubbles.

You may want to practice first - it will save you a lot of frustration.

Hope this will help.

[GSi-R]

Originally posted by Scott G
Do it in the bath to get them REALLY wet. Thats the tip my uncle gave me and he does them for a living.

I removed all my glass from my mk1 escort, and placed mine in a kiddies paddling pool to apply the film, worked a treat.!

Micky

[astramojo]

Originally posted by Scott G
Do it in the bath to get them REALLY wet. Thats the tip my uncle gave me and he does them for a living.

Are you sure he wasn't talking about the birds and the bee's mate?

ste'

[~Shar~]

hope your v.patient my mate is a graphic designer, took him ages to do my car (not the one i have at the mo)......ended up giving up as it takes agggggggggeesssssssssss.........so decided on the next car (still not this one) to get it done professionally think it was about £170 .......this car i have now couldnt be arsedd cos she is black and i dont want to be pulled by the gardi

[astramojo]

R U ALI G?

ste'