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DIY - Window Tinit
- should i DIY? or pay Like 200-400 in the shop
started by 670eddie
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March 15th 2009 at 2:58 PM
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670eddie
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Well we got a big Old 91 caprice wagon and It needs sum window tint bad.. Now I have never put on tint, But i have watched sum videos etc.. Should I attempt to buy and tint the car my self? or is it worth the money the shop will charge to have it done Perfect?
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March 15th 2009 at 3:46 PM
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Jerkyking
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I've done it. Not that hard and way cheaper, just need a few simple tools and take your time.
1997 Indy Trail Touring
1998 Indy Trail
2007 Honda Rancher ES 4x4
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March 15th 2009 at 4:02 PM
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rsims16
Live By The Edge Of Your Seat
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It is really easy to tint window your self. I did it to the back window of my pickup. It looks decent and the only a couple air bubbles in the corners. Make sure you get it checked for legal reasons before inspections.
Family Forever Forever Family
My reputation grows with every failure- George Bernard Shaw
As you climb the ladder of success make sure it is leaning against the right building- H. Jackson Brown Jr.
The only book that has a sad ending is a check book
My sleds
1989 Phazer
1990 Phazer
1991 Indy 650
1995 XLT special
1997 Skidoo Mach 1 700
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March 15th 2009 at 4:53 PM
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xc600rmk
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Ive done 3 or 4 cars before its not too hard,if you have patience then go for it,but IMO id rather pay to have it done that way if it peels or messes up then someone else has to repair the botch.
*04 Pro-X 600-A few mods,and go-fast parts.......136" x 1.25" this winter
*98 XC600 and some RMK add ons-The sons ride this winter
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March 15th 2009 at 6:18 PM
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ACG
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A hair dryer/heat gun is your friend. It is just time consuming and you have to have lots of patience.
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March 15th 2009 at 8:18 PM
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gordonchaine
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$200 or more is way too much. You should be able to get it done for $150 or less. I feel it's way worth it to get it done. They can do it like half a hour and it'll be perfect and most places will warranty it so if it rips or bubbles they'll fix it.
What's your problem? RUFWM?
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March 15th 2009 at 9:44 PM
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polarisIQmn
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I've tinted windows in cars, trucks, even tractors, and if you have patience to get all the bubbles out it should come out fine, I've had some of mine come out good, and others bad, the only way you can learn is by working with it. If you can learn to do it yourself it is way cheaper than paying a shop to do it.
Chad
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March 16th 2009 at 10:48 AM
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1greenmachine
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I had my grand am done by a shop for like 200 bucks i think and they did a great job. I went 35% on the sides and back and really wish i had gone 25% since its not as dark as i had thought. When it comes to stuff like this i have little patience so thats why i take it to the pro's.
I spend money i don't have, on parts i don't need, to impress people i don't know.
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March 16th 2009 at 11:21 AM
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rsims16
Live By The Edge Of Your Seat
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I got a price quote of $206 for my GMC. I believe that if I get it done professionally it will look better and wont have the glare when there is oncoming trafic.
Family Forever Forever Family
My reputation grows with every failure- George Bernard Shaw
As you climb the ladder of success make sure it is leaning against the right building- H. Jackson Brown Jr.
The only book that has a sad ending is a check book
My sleds
1989 Phazer
1990 Phazer
1991 Indy 650
1995 XLT special
1997 Skidoo Mach 1 700
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March 16th 2009 at 6:42 PM
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ACG
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Quote originally posted by rsims16
I got a price quote of $206 for my GMC. I believe that if I get it done professionally it will look better and wont have the glare when there is oncoming trafic.
What do you mean by glare?
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March 16th 2009 at 10:53 PM
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rsims16
Live By The Edge Of Your Seat
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Quote originally posted by ACG
Quote originally posted by rsims16
I got a price quote of $206 for my GMC. I believe that if I get it done professionally it will look better and wont have the glare when there is oncoming trafic.
What do you mean by glare?
I dont know how to explain it exactly but I self tinted the back sliding window in my truck. On the inside of the window. Now when there is oncoming traffic the light hits the the back window and is really bright to the point where it seems like I turned my inside lights on. And when it happens there is NO way I can look at the rear view mirror. I do about 90% city driving so it gets irritating. To make it simple it acts like a mirror.
Family Forever Forever Family
My reputation grows with every failure- George Bernard Shaw
As you climb the ladder of success make sure it is leaning against the right building- H. Jackson Brown Jr.
The only book that has a sad ending is a check book
My sleds
1989 Phazer
1990 Phazer
1991 Indy 650
1995 XLT special
1997 Skidoo Mach 1 700
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