Who has done there own window tint?

josholiver1 · Post by **josholiver1** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 4:28 am

how hard is it to install window tint? How long does it take?

Pyro-Andrew · Post by **Pyro-Andrew** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 9:43 am

i did my own tint. it doesnt look perfect, but at the time i was too cheap to go all out. i just did both back windows on the sides....i used 2rolls (like 18$ a roll) just cut it to the window, use warm little soap with water, and a plastic thing to smooth it out. it took me like 30-45mins.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 11:08 am

Do you have pics? I wanted to do it myself but then decided to get it done at a local tuner shop.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 9:13 pm

Here's a full 7 window kit for $39.95 in any combo of %tint you want.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW

rlfreese · Post by **rlfreese** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 10:17 pm

i did my old zx2 myself and it was perfect. but the vibe is another story, this thing doesnt seem to want to take the tint very well. the back hatch window was a pain so I took it in to a shop and let them do it for $125 all around.

JohnC · Post by **JohnC** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 11:41 pm

Quote, originally posted by josholiver1 »how hard is it to install window tint? How long does it take?Not too difficult if you know the tricks and have the tools. It took an experianced tinter to do my vibe 2 hours.I have tinted my own windows on several vehicles and have found that it is worth it to me to have a "profesional" do it.Alot also depends on the quality of the material.Here is a good site to learn all about it.http://www.tintdude.com/forum/index.php

Pick · Post by **Pick** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 11:54 pm

Well worth the money to let the pro do it. Otherwise you'll spend $50 on tint, hours of your time, it will still look like crap then you'll have to tear it all off and take it to the pro anyways.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:00 am

Quote, originally posted by Pick »Well worth the money to let the pro do it. Otherwise you'll spend $50 on tint, hours of your time, it will still look like crap then you'll have to tear it all off and take it to the pro anyways.Unless you are close enough to go to TJ! I got mine done for $50 all the way around and it looks the same today as it did 2 years ago!

djpositivek · Post by **djpositivek** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 2:49 am

Anybody try that pre-cut kit from e-bay ?Looks interesting...

JohnC · Post by **JohnC** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 3:47 am

Quote, originally posted by djpositivek »Anybody try that pre-cut kit from e-bay ?Looks interesting...I was wondering about those kits also, having it pre-cut would be nice, but I would worry about the quality/effectiveness of the tint. In AZ your AC system works pretty good if the tint is doing its job, otherwise the windows seem to overpower it.

josholiver1 · Post by **josholiver1** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:07 am

Great posts guys thanx for ur advice..i think i leave it up to the pro to do it since it comes with a lifetime warenty.What about 30% all around..is that 2 dark? i want it all to be the same so it looks equal

binary · Post by **binary** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:55 am

Quote, originally posted by josholiver1 »Great posts guys thanx for ur advice..i think i leave it up to the pro to do it since it comes with a lifetime warenty.What about 30% all around..is that 2 dark? i want it all to be the same so it looks equal That's up to the g'vment laws in your area. Search these forums - someone posted a great link to the specific state's laws as they apply to vehicle tinting.In WI I know that the driver and passenger side windows (front) can only be 50%, the rest to 35% - nothing on the windshield.

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