Pre-Cut Window Tint
05-09-2019, 12:29 PM
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Pre-Cut Window Tint
Has anyone tried these pre-cut kits?
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05-09-2019, 01:39 PM
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I have never had any success in installing window tint. I've tried and I suck at it. Every car that I have had I always pay a professional window tinter, and I always specify that I want the UV protective film, 3M or LLumar ceramic or metal tint or whatever it is...I forget. Lasted for 12 years now.
The other thing that makes it a bit more complicated is the window drop. The door needs to be open to install the tint so the door latch needs to be triggered so it remains in the full up position. Then the applied tint needs to dry some before the door is closed. Takes time. Professionals use a heat gun to speed up the drying process. The other difficulty is peeling back the door window seal enough to get the tint below the door seal. Some tricks for that too. Leave it to the professionals because a bad tint job just looks.....bad.
The other thing that makes it a bit more complicated is the window drop. The door needs to be open to install the tint so the door latch needs to be triggered so it remains in the full up position. Then the applied tint needs to dry some before the door is closed. Takes time. Professionals use a heat gun to speed up the drying process. The other difficulty is peeling back the door window seal enough to get the tint below the door seal. Some tricks for that too. Leave it to the professionals because a bad tint job just looks.....bad.
05-09-2019, 03:42 PM
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I tinted my 67 VW bus back in the 80's and it came out really good. But, it was all flat glass and no power windows.
https://www.rvinyl.com/Porsche-911-2...ndow-Tint.html One of a few advertised online.
05-09-2019, 04:09 PM
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Some tricks I've used.
I have never had any success in installing window tint. I've tried and I suck at it. Every car that I have had I always pay a professional window tinter, and I always specify that I want the UV protective film, 3M or LLumar ceramic or metal tint or whatever it is...I forget. Lasted for 12 years now.
3M is good stuff
The other thing that makes it a bit more complicated is the window drop. The door needs to be open to install the tint so the door latch needs to be triggered so it remains in the full up position. Then the applied tint needs to dry some before the door is closed. Takes time. Professionals use a heat gun to speed up the drying process. The other difficulty is peeling back the door window seal enough to get the tint below the door seal. Some tricks for that too. Leave it to the professionals because a bad tint job just looks.....bad.
3M is good stuff
The other thing that makes it a bit more complicated is the window drop. The door needs to be open to install the tint so the door latch needs to be triggered so it remains in the full up position. Then the applied tint needs to dry some before the door is closed. Takes time. Professionals use a heat gun to speed up the drying process. The other difficulty is peeling back the door window seal enough to get the tint below the door seal. Some tricks for that too. Leave it to the professionals because a bad tint job just looks.....bad.
As far as templates or pre cut. you only get one chance. I figure out what side Film is going to stick and mark it. Rough in both sides, make sure glass is spotless, use plenty of water/solution, sharp blades. take your time and have at it, It's like a big decal. On a frameless window like ours I like to leave clear edge less than 1/4 ". Less problems later.
I know in a lot of places you can't live w/o Film, but personally I quit using it, It must be my eyes, I don't care for it anymore. Just removed it from my MB recently. (even more fun to remove)