I'm thinking of getting some window tinting for my car and putting on myself. I was wondering how hard it is to do, and the likelihood of screwing it up. I would hate to have a wrinkle in it or something, that would look horrible. I'm not terribly good at doing these kinds of things, but not completely incompetent.
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I'm not going to lie. Unless you have done alot of tinting in the past, go not even attempt a 4th gen. I've tinted alot of vehicles (read: well over 100) that turned out very nice, and the back window on my car was a real PITA. I had to do it in three pieces, and it took some sanding, some glue, and a whole lot of heatshrinking before I was satisfied. The side windows in contrast were a piece of cake.
So, I would really suggest taking it to a pro. Even if you just have them do the rear window, and then do the sides yourself.
However, if you feel confident enough to do it yourself, I can't stress enough: Take your time!!Representin' Team Red In The North
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Pending on location, anywhere from 150-250 should be expected.Representin' Team Red In The North
Red '96 Pontiac Firebird "Smokeshow" 3800, M5, Far From Stock!!
Black/Red '89 Jeep Cherokee "Tigerclaw" Chev 327, Turbo 400... Stock What??
Black/Red '02 Honda CBR 954RR Fireblade
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Originally posted by TheOGAny idea how much it costs to get it done by a pro? Just need a ballpark estimate.
There is one place here in Lex that does it the week of your birthday for 80 bucks. I'd search around your location and find someone who knows what they are doing. Its alot harder then anyone could imagine. We tried it on dads truck and gave up about an hour into it.
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How did you guys screw it up, just curious? Don't you put some soapy solution on the window, lay the tint, then squeegee it out? The only problem I'd have (I think) is cutting it around the edges. But I think you lay it on the outside of the window first to cut it... right?2004 CE Corvette 10.86@132mph
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i do my own tint. its easy.
i'll never spend 200 for someone else to do it. it only costs me like 12 for a roll. so, 3 rolls for a car is 36. already have the materials...razorblade, squeegee, soap and water in a bottle.
you'd probably need to watch someone do it first, so you know how to do it.
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the funny part is each time i had someone help me, and each time they screwed it up. I did the passenger side on my own and it turned out perfect. the first time my dad put a big crease in the driver side because he tried to squegee out too big of a line instead of pulling it tight. Same thing second time by a friend. This one isn't noticable though so i live with it.
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