window tinting
Senior Member
Joined: 07-29-2008
Posts: 727
From: Mass
I bought a DIY kit, and haven't got around to doing it yet.
the only problem I see, is you cut the film on the outside of the window, and the mirror assembly hangs over the edge of the window area, so you'd really have to be careful.
I've applied clear bra's so I am comfortable working with film.
the only problem I see, is you cut the film on the outside of the window, and the mirror assembly hangs over the edge of the window area, so you'd really have to be careful.
I've applied clear bra's so I am comfortable working with film.
Platinum Member
Joined: 01-09-2007
Posts: 16,081
From: SE USA
I bought a DIY kit, and haven't got around to doing it yet.
the only problem I see, is you cut the film on the outside of the window, and the mirror assembly hangs over the edge of the window area, so you'd really have to be careful.
I've applied clear bra's so I am comfortable working with film.
the only problem I see, is you cut the film on the outside of the window, and the mirror assembly hangs over the edge of the window area, so you'd really have to be careful.
I've applied clear bra's so I am comfortable working with film.
You can get a perfect cut to fit, but when squeegeing (spelling ?) it out only to find a single spec of dirt can really change the mood of the day..
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Joined: 08-15-2009
Posts: 126
From: Colorado
Blat!!!! I wanted to do mine also, but 240 to do all the backs to 5%, and do the fronts to 20% seems like a far better deal then me using every swear word I know for the better part of a saturday. :-))
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Joined: 03-07-2008
Posts: 361
From: Essex, Maryland
Tinted my own. This is the first time I have used a precut film. It worked out fine. I would however recommend that if you have never done it before, buy two sets. You will most likely mess up the first set in the learning process.
Heck even a couple of sets to mess up and your still cheaper than a pro job. The precuts are cheap on Ebay.
I also foound that it was a lot easier to get the tint right if I pulled the inner door panels off first. The pre cut film went a good ways down past the inner wipes.
Heck even a couple of sets to mess up and your still cheaper than a pro job. The precuts are cheap on Ebay.
I also foound that it was a lot easier to get the tint right if I pulled the inner door panels off first. The pre cut film went a good ways down past the inner wipes.
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Joined: 01-09-2007
Posts: 16,081
From: SE USA
Tinted my own. This is the first time I have used a precut film. It worked out fine. I would however recommend that if you have never done it before, buy two sets. You will most likely mess up the first set in the learning process.
Heck even a couple of sets to mess up and your still cheaper than a pro job. The precuts are cheap on Ebay.
I also foound that it was a lot easier to get the tint right if I pulled the inner door panels off first. The pre cut film went a good ways down past the inner wipes.
Heck even a couple of sets to mess up and your still cheaper than a pro job. The precuts are cheap on Ebay.
I also foound that it was a lot easier to get the tint right if I pulled the inner door panels off first. The pre cut film went a good ways down past the inner wipes.
HHorange-
When you squirt the windows down with the soapy/water mix, it's very easy to slide the excess tint down past the inner wipes..It will adhere to the glass, but give em 2-3 days before you power down a window..
Any stubborn areas use a blow-dryer & work em out carefully..Always wetting the outside side of tint to prevent any scrape marks or etc while squeeging it.
Senior Member
Joined: 03-07-2008
Posts: 361
From: Essex, Maryland
I have tinted a number of cars and trucks.....and while it is true you can tint the windows with the inner door panels in place I just find it easier to pull the inner panels. especially since it takes all of about 15 minutes to pull both front door panels on an HHR.... Its just personnel preference.
It just might be easier for a beginner with the panels and dew wipers off......
It just might be easier for a beginner with the panels and dew wipers off......
