Window tint

Kennysevenfold · 13 Nov 2009 at 20:42

Anyone ever done this to there car?

Does the film go on the outside or inside of the glass?

Cheers

Clarkey · 13 Nov 2009 at 20:43

If you have to ask a question like that then take it to a pro, it is not an easy job.

Ricochet J · 13 Nov 2009 at 20:43

Inside of the glass. Make sure the glass is clean before you apply the film.

Which windows are you getting done?

Kennysevenfold · 13 Nov 2009 at 20:45

Cheers, the reason i ask is because some vids on youtube put it on the outside, some on the inside and some on both sides :s
The actual process looks fairly straight forward, just asking as i have a few decal stickers on the outside on my rear window i dont want to take off, so if it goes on the inside its all good.

Cheers

vail3r · 13 Nov 2009 at 23:05

It goes on the inside, you just cut it to size on the outside as it is allot harder to trim it on the inside.

I managed to do mine, i did go through 2 rolls as I buggered it up a few times with silly mistakes but even after wasting 2 rolls of tint it was still much cheaper than getting it done by a tinting company and I now know how to do it.

Lum · 14 Nov 2009 at 02:51

Related question, not worth it's own thread:

Are there any tinting people/products, anywhere, who can tint over the dotted pattern that most windows have around their edges these days without the result looking like complete crap.

Souleh · 14 Nov 2009 at 02:55

This is very hard, buy a roll and try it out first if youre game enough though

MikeHunt79 · 14 Nov 2009 at 03:12

What car is it kenny? unless it's a maybach or something like that, tints may look a little out of place...

MikeHiow · 14 Nov 2009 at 04:17

If you can get the windows out easy (Though, I suspect you can't) its really easy in the bath

widdyst · 14 Nov 2009 at 08:25

If your going to give it a go yourself try some precut tint, I did it to mine coz I too am a minge bag and I took my time cleaning etc and the outcome is really good.
I'm normally quite fussy too

VFR_KID · 14 Nov 2009 at 09:34

All im going to say is get a spray bottle n make up some neat soapy water. helps wonders. Dont go crazy tho

Kennysevenfold · 14 Nov 2009 at 12:59

MikeHunt79 said:
What car is it kenny? unless it's a maybach or something like that, tints may look a little out of place...

Its a saxo mate :rolleyes:

Chav mobile lol

And i got the precut tint film from a well known auction site for my specific car so i dont have to cut it myself, which also comes with a spare roll for practice.

the 2 rear seat windows come out no bother, just 3 screws so am going to take them off to tint them, just the rear window that i can see being a hassle

Does the tint just stick to the window when it dries?

Gav · 14 Nov 2009 at 14:41

Lum said:
Related question, not worth it's own thread:

Are there any tinting people/products, anywhere, who can tint over the dotted pattern that most windows have around their edges these days without the result looking like complete crap.

a known trick is to paint the dotted area with black paint before tinting the window.

Iceman · 14 Nov 2009 at 15:23

Did a set on one of my very old escorts.
Removed all windows got some water spray used a lot of this got into right position.
Then used a very sharpe blade to cut of excess, Was'nt hard but with it being my first attempt it took a while.
Also used some clear nail varnish to seal the edges, never had a single bubble and non of it pealed either.
Was a bugger to remove at a later date lol.

Finglonga · 14 Nov 2009 at 17:48

DavieCramb01 said:
All im going to say is get a spray bottle n make up some neat soapy water. helps wonders. Dont go crazy tho

. . and a good squeegee to remove air bubbles.

JBod · 14 Nov 2009 at 22:27

Don't forget to cover your car with super glue and crash into Halfords after.