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wrestlerobx

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Items needed: scissors, GILA tint from autozone, must be the static cling tint, tint fluid, squeegy, and paper towels

tissue paper and tape are optional for your own choice method of either making templates or cutting on the opposite side of the window

it takes about 3hrs and you will need 2 rolls of tint

applying the tint is just like any other tint job
clean the window with tinting fluid
trim tint piece to size needed
remove tint from tint paper
spray tint fluid on window and on sticky side of tint
apply and squeegy out all fingers and bubble

the good part of this tint is that you can do it in your living room and it can be reapplied over and over and can be taken off and reapplied so it makes it a little bit easier
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cut out a template out of tissue paper or use a pair of scissors to cut on the opposite side of the window
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side view
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side image, tint is 5%there are some gaps in the tint but it looks decent at a glance :laugh:
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rear is actually 20% but still looks pretty dark
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oh yeah and here is a pic of before
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well i hope this helps someone out there
 
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Looks awesome! I have been toying around with this idea for a while now. The only thing I've heard is that over time the constant rolling up and moving around with the plastic windows can cause the tint to wear out quicker and peel. I guess time will tell though. Let us now how it holds up! Looks great.
 
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well its a static cling so idk if it will truly peel like that but it seems like it should hold up i rolled it up and flung it around and whatnot after applying it

also make sure you wipe off the fluid after applying the tint
 
Discussion starter · #8 ·
i got the tint from advance its about 12 bucks a roll plus about 10 bucks for the kit

the bubbles can be taken out cuz like i said it can be taken off cleaned and reapplied. i just didnt feel like it cuz to me it looks fine lol
 
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wrestlerobx said:
thanks dude

so my top leaks but hey water doesnt affect the tint job just an fyi:laugh:
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that sux just as much as the invoice for the shipment sucked for me. UPS added an extra $80 to the invoice b/c of the shape of the top. OUCH!

at least the tint held up. :2thumbsup:

b_c
 
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