The curve of the back window will, I'm sure, prove especially challenging. I really want to do this myself because $170-$200 is too much for what seems like such a straightforward job. I know I can do it, I just need to know what steps to follow.
2006-12-28 06:59:11 · 1 answers · asked by psilentstorm 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
windows CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN. Follow the directions on the tint package.
Hints:
Small spray bottle filled with warm water and a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Wet the glass and wet the tint to allow the squeegie to slide better preventing marks.. don't worry you cant get it wet enough.
Cut tint on outside of rear window into stips about 6-8 inches wide. Slide tint up each cut to allow for 1/4 overlap.
Once installed on rear window and bubbles gone, if you dare, cut down the middle of that overlap and carefully remove the under and over excess then smooth down tint.
Use a heat gun (only for the skilled) to soften or stretch tint for curves it just doesnt want to stick to... too much heat and you destroy that piece!!
Tuck the inner rubber seal on side windows down into door... a few days after tint has dried.. lower window and raise while working seal back up into position.
Everything goes good except for a small bubble... use a sharp pin to pop bubble and smooth down... if tint dries and bubble, pop and use clear nailpolish.. it will still show, but not as bad.
Follow box directions...plus hints
Good Luch
2006-12-28 07:09:43 · answer #1 · answered by shovelkicker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋