Anyone Tint their own windows?

SteviGX · September 3rd, 2007, 05:19 PM

I want to tint my windows but i would rather have the satisfaction of saying i did it. Has anyone done it themselves? i wanna know how hard it is.

bossman2kgt · September 3rd, 2007, 05:53 PM

The two side windows and the two rear quarters wouldn't be hard at all but the back one would. And since you gotta get the rear one done also why not just have a pro do the whole thing. I just got all 5 windows tinted at 20% for $130.00 and it looks awesome.

ma67cpe · September 3rd, 2007, 06:46 PM

If you have never done it dont try it. My buddy owns a tint shop and the back windows are a PITA and you can screw up the sides as well. For the price of it just have a pro do it

OcOnnor220 · September 3rd, 2007, 06:54 PM

Its very hard, setting each piece involves a pattern of wetting, drying, spraying and carefully laying the tint...I thought it looked easy until I tried it, wound up with more bubbles than a glass of soda.

BWAL · September 3rd, 2007, 06:57 PM

eassyyyyy.. piece of cake, just spray soapy water on the window, lay the tint, move it around and push out all the bubbles and cut it to fit and let it dry. so easy a caveman could do it

G.T. Rags · September 3rd, 2007, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by BWAL09

eassyyyyy.. piece of cake, just spray soapy water on the window, lay the tint, move it around and push out all the bubbles and cut it to fit and let it dry. so easy a caveman could do it

dude....gieco is so gonna sue ur ass for that......

MeZ · September 3rd, 2007, 07:05 PM

All you need is a scraper .. a bottle of water mixed with johnsons baby shampoo and some patience .. the hardest part is getting a good edge on the tint .. you need a sharp blade and a steady hand .. its really not hard to tint .. but not everyone is cut out for it .. should only be 120 - 125 to get someone to do it . and is def. worth it IMO .. i tinited my 1st few cars then said screw it .. haha ..

BWAL · September 3rd, 2007, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by 96GTRagTop

Originally Posted by BWAL09

eassyyyyy.. piece of cake, just spray soapy water on the window, lay the tint, move it around and push out all the bubbles and cut it to fit and let it dry. so easy a caveman could do it

dude....gieco is so gonna sue ur ass for that......

jblood37 · September 3rd, 2007, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by MeZ

All you need is a scraper .. a bottle of water mixed with johnsons baby shampoo and some patience .. the hardest part is getting a good edge on the tint .. you need a sharp blade and a steady hand .. its really not hard to tint .. but not everyone is cut out for it .. should only be 120 - 125 to get someone to do it . and is def. worth it IMO .. i tinited my 1st few cars then said screw it .. haha ..

+1... Most places carry a lifetime guarantee on their tint as well

bossman2kgt · September 3rd, 2007, 08:04 PM

Most places will guarantee their tint as long as its 35% which is legal tint. Otherwise its the shops preference it they want to warranty it.

superbeef1000 · September 3rd, 2007, 08:06 PM

this is not somthing to be doing your self ,,let a pro do it for a couple hundred and call it a day :award

SWEET2KSTANG · September 3rd, 2007, 08:08 PM

ive been tinting for a few years and will tell you that if you dont know how, dont do it. it isnt hard to tint, it is hard to be good at it. the side windows can give you a fit, but heat shrinking the backglass is where the experience will come in. the dot matrix will have to be prepped correctly to make it stick. what tint you going to lay? the good stuff cost pretty good amount of $$$.

00SlvrStang · September 3rd, 2007, 10:58 PM

it's definately not as easy as it looks. side windows are not that hard but the back glass you would want to take it to a pro. honestly it's not going to save you that much money by doing the sides yourself so I would just take it somewhere.

neckbonekat · September 3rd, 2007, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by MeZ

All you need is a scraper .. a bottle of water mixed with johnsons baby shampoo and some patience .. the hardest part is getting a good edge on the tint .. you need a sharp blade and a steady hand .. its really not hard to tint .. but not everyone is cut out for it .. should only be 120 - 125 to get someone to do it . and is def. worth it IMO .. i tinited my 1st few cars then said screw it .. haha ..

Where in the hell do you live that it's so cheap? Before I had my clutch issue, I was calling tint places in the area and the cheapest was $189+ tax. I would love to pay $125.

HessiaN257 · September 3rd, 2007, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by neckbonekat

Originally Posted by MeZ

All you need is a scraper .. a bottle of water mixed with johnsons baby shampoo and some patience .. the hardest part is getting a good edge on the tint .. you need a sharp blade and a steady hand .. its really not hard to tint .. but not everyone is cut out for it .. should only be 120 - 125 to get someone to do it . and is def. worth it IMO .. i tinited my 1st few cars then said screw it .. haha ..

Where in the hell do you live that it's so cheap? Before I had my clutch issue, I was calling tint places in the area and the cheapest was $189+ tax. I would love to pay $125.

Is that for 2 front, to rear quarter, and back window? I got a price quote for me, excluding the fronts. 140

neckbonekat · September 3rd, 2007, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by HessiaN257

Originally Posted by neckbonekat

Originally Posted by MeZ

All you need is a scraper .. a bottle of water mixed with johnsons baby shampoo and some patience .. the hardest part is getting a good edge on the tint .. you need a sharp blade and a steady hand .. its really not hard to tint .. but not everyone is cut out for it .. should only be 120 - 125 to get someone to do it . and is def. worth it IMO .. i tinited my 1st few cars then said screw it .. haha ..

Where in the hell do you live that it's so cheap? Before I had my clutch issue, I was calling tint places in the area and the cheapest was $189+ tax. I would love to pay $125.

Is that for 2 front, to rear quarter, and back window? I got a price quote for me, excluding the fronts. 140

Yup. Everything except the windshield.

steve_stang2003 · September 4th, 2007, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by BWAL09

eassyyyyy.. piece of cake, just spray soapy water on the window, lay the tint, move it around and push out all the bubbles and cut it to fit and let it dry. so easy a caveman could do it

Gina's here.
We're getting back together!

neckbonekat · September 4th, 2007, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by steve_stang2003

Originally Posted by BWAL09

eassyyyyy.. piece of cake, just spray soapy water on the window, lay the tint, move it around and push out all the bubbles and cut it to fit and let it dry. so easy a caveman could do it

Gina's here.
We're getting back together!

"Hey, give us a minute!"

04GTAMPA · September 4th, 2007, 12:03 PM

I do my own tinting, the only thing you need for the rear is a heat gun and use good film, not that autozone crap...

neckbonekat · September 4th, 2007, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by 04GTAMPA

I do my own tinting, the only thing you need for the rear is a heat gun and use good film, not that autozone crap...

Where do you buy the good stuff?

September 3rd, 2007, 05:19 PM	#1
SteviGX Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.538@101.72 before cams&slicks&gears Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,544 iTrader: 2 reviews	Anyone Tint their own windows? I want to tint my windows but i would rather have the satisfaction of saying i did it. Has anyone done it themselves? i wanna know how hard it is. __________________ Mineral Gray Club Member #2 Just your average 22 year old dumbass If you didn't build your car, and your bragging about it, STFU

September 3rd, 2007, 06:46 PM	#3
ma67cpe Enthusiast 1967 mustang coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: dallas,tx Posts: 621 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you have never done it dont try it. My buddy owns a tint shop and the back windows are a PITA and you can screw up the sides as well. For the price of it just have a pro do it __________________

September 3rd, 2007, 06:57 PM	#5
BWAL MSTRB8N & MDR8N 2021 Mustang V15 Quad Turbo with nawz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On The Shaft Posts: 19,659 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 4 reviews	eassyyyyy.. piece of cake, just spray soapy water on the window, lay the tint, move it around and push out all the bubbles and cut it to fit and let it dry. so easy a caveman could do it __________________ MM 1 am boner crew Cars and mod list in garage i like veiny meat sliding between my buttcheeks

September 3rd, 2007, 07:05 PM	#7
MeZ Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Concord, North Carolina Posts: 966 iTrader: 0 reviews	All you need is a scraper .. a bottle of water mixed with johnsons baby shampoo and some patience .. the hardest part is getting a good edge on the tint .. you need a sharp blade and a steady hand .. its really not hard to tint .. but not everyone is cut out for it .. should only be 120 - 125 to get someone to do it . and is def. worth it IMO .. i tinited my 1st few cars then said screw it .. haha .. __________________ Car For Sale on Autotrader.com 04 Silver GT 32K Miles Parts 4 Sale: 18" Wheels SSR GT3 replicas w/ tires Steeda Tri-Ax 10lb N20 Bottle w. gauge (2) Kirkey Racing Seats w/ RCI 5 Pt. belts Steeda & Momo shift knobs SB GT Spoiler

September 3rd, 2007, 08:06 PM	#11
superbeef1000 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mesa , arizona Posts: 1,474 iTrader: 2 reviews	this is not somthing to be doing your self ,,let a pro do it for a couple hundred and call it a day :award __________________ a bunch of stuff to make my car faster http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-1497/

September 3rd, 2007, 05:53 PM	#2
bossman2kgt Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,287 iTrader: 0 reviews	The two side windows and the two rear quarters wouldn't be hard at all but the back one would. And since you gotta get the rear one done also why not just have a pro do the whole thing. I just got all 5 windows tinted at 20% for $130.00 and it looks awesome.

September 3rd, 2007, 06:54 PM	#4
OcOnnor220 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 520 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its very hard, setting each piece involves a pattern of wetting, drying, spraying and carefully laying the tint...I thought it looked easy until I tried it, wound up with more bubbles than a glass of soda.

September 3rd, 2007, 08:04 PM	#10
bossman2kgt Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,287 iTrader: 0 reviews	Most places will guarantee their tint as long as its 35% which is legal tint. Otherwise its the shops preference it they want to warranty it.

September 3rd, 2007, 08:08 PM	#12
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	ive been tinting for a few years and will tell you that if you dont know how, dont do it. it isnt hard to tint, it is hard to be good at it. the side windows can give you a fit, but heat shrinking the backglass is where the experience will come in. the dot matrix will have to be prepped correctly to make it stick. what tint you going to lay? the good stuff cost pretty good amount of $$$. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

September 3rd, 2007, 10:58 PM	#13
00SlvrStang Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 342 iTrader: 0 reviews	it's definately not as easy as it looks. side windows are not that hard but the back glass you would want to take it to a pro. honestly it's not going to save you that much money by doing the sides yourself so I would just take it somewhere.

September 4th, 2007, 12:03 PM	#19
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,742 iTrader: 1 reviews	I do my own tinting, the only thing you need for the rear is a heat gun and use good film, not that autozone crap... __________________ Slow, really slow Cobra. Wanna see? MM Cobra Club Member #81 "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

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