Has anyone done DIY Tint?

[Venom_5]

i tried to do some DIY tinting on a small bathroom window in my house ... it works great, but it was a really sloppy job around the edges

so i was thinking if i could figure out how to do a cleaner cut, i could re-tint my Camry ... i had to remove the passenger-side tint because it was peeling so bad, and now my driver side and the right-rear are peeling too...

just looking for some tips/how-to's to get a crisp cut around the edges and how to apply it evenly without bubbles/loose edges or whatever

[bigbird]

well make sure u have the right tools first, u need the cleaning spray, water(or a special adhesian promoter spray), a VERY sharp razor, a very clean and smooth surface to cut on, a rubber spackle and calk spreader(different sized recomended and patiance. personally i wouldnt do it my self, its a relativly inexpensive mod and a perfessional ass all the tools and knowhow to make it perfect, PLUS its usually has some sort of warranty. ull only save about 60 bucks doing it ur self, but it can be done.

[Sniperdude]

I haven't personally...but I'm having it done for 90 bucks next week...

Not bad and it's a pro job with no bubbles and crap.

[bigbird]

as for application i strongly advize using somthign to make a template out of that way ur not trying to cut the stuff while trying to get it to stay up on the window.

[Venom_5]

see i think mine was like $200 when it was done originally, and right now i have $0.20 in my wallet (literally)

however, if i could use the roll of tint i already have, it would save me lots o' cash

[bigbird]

spend that shit...only women carry change in their wallot the most helpfull advice i think i can give is to practice, thats how i was able to do it.

[Venom_5]

drive down and ill practice on ur El Camino

[Svanzy Ya]

hey if i tint my coupe could i help out the shop by removing my left and right door glass from the door and make it easier for them to apply

i can easily do that i just wondered if it was benifitial

[eyeball96]

The Side windows would be a piece of cake to tint...the rear window, thats tough as hell,..been there.....U can buy pre-cut tint on ebay...google it!......To do a good tinting job tho does take lots of practice....Ended up cheaper for me to hire it done (Bday present from the wife last yr)

[thoughthard]

Originally Posted by Svanzy Ya

hey if i tint my coupe could i help out the shop by removing my left and right door glass from the door and make it easier for them to apply

i can easily do that i just wondered if it was benifitial

Removing the door panels might be something to think about. I removed mine for a retint on my Paseo, just to make sure that the tinter got way below the seal, and that it was ultra clean so there are no worries about the bottom edge peeling up.

[mr.pringles]

Originally Posted by eyeball96

The Side windows would be a piece of cake to tint...the rear window, thats tough as hell,..been there.....U can buy pre-cut tint on ebay...google it!......To do a good tinting job tho does take lots of practice....Ended up cheaper for me to hire it done (Bday present from the wife last yr)

yes...the back window is hard as fuck, the roll doesn't cover the sides of the 3rd brake light

[bigbird]

most good shops never even touch the door pannels. they simple slip the tint under the rubber weather stripping on the top of the door pannel and then work from there. removing them would be a waste of time unless the person doing the tint is a rookie and thinks it will help...at least on the camry.

[thoughthard]

^^^ True.

I removed mine for the above reasons, but I also stripped the sides myself, so I wanted to make sure there was no old adhesive, Windex, dirt, or whatever.

bidbird is pry correct...

[Venom_5]

my back and front windows are still in great condition from the original tint job ... its just the 4 side [not the 2 small side ones in the back]

[bigbird]

is the tint u have gonna match? if so i say give it a shot if u already have it.