Window Tinting?

Vita · 23 Jul 2012 at 12:36

Hi guys, I'm thinking of tinting the Windows on my car purely because I want to have some privacy. My car doesn't have privacy glass and local places charge a lot for the work to be done.

So I'm thinking of doing this myself. I've watched youtube videos and it does seem quite simple if you've prepared it the right way.

Have any of you guys done this yourself and can give a me few pointers?

Vita · 23 Jul 2012 at 14:44

I was thinking of doing it myself. Normal places around here charge £100 and I think it's too much. Tint film is cheap and the tools used are so as well. If I took my time I reckon I could achieve good results. Might give it a shot.

Vita · 23 Jul 2012 at 17:40

mjt said:
IMHO it will look **** if you do it yourself.
But feel free to prove me wrong - I await the results!

Is this on the Impreza Wagon?

Yes it is. I would like to give it a go, but I am likely to mess up first time round. However it's something I want to do, hey I might get lucky and do an excellent job.

Vita · 24 Jul 2012 at 10:39

hurfdurf said:
OP, what exactly do you need privacy for? I can see the need for tints if your a celebrity or something, but apart from getting caught picking your nose, why do you care if people see you driving your car?

Your just asking for agro from the Police, and rightfully so (I wouldn't want to approach a drivers door to open it without being able to see in), for what gain?

Wasn't planning on doing the fronts at all. Just the back. Should look good at 15% and similar to some models which come out of the factory with them.

Vita · 24 Jul 2012 at 19:38

GSDog said:
I attempted to tint my 3 rear windows last week. I'm very happy with the two rear side tints which I can't actually fault, but the boot window is proving a nightmare. I think I'll have to get a professional to do it. It's due to the shape of the rear window I think, I just can't get rid of all the bubbles without causing creases.

My tints are 35% which is nice IMO. I wouldn't want them any darker.

Have you tried cutting the tint in half for the rear window? Line it up with the heat lines on the window for 1 half and do the same with the other. Should work.