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 May 17, 2007 - 2:53 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Apr 12, '07 From Winkler Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
well, i plan on tinting my windows some time in the near future. The only question i have about the topic though, is how do you tint the rear glass? i understand you have to merge two sheets together, but has anyone done this before? I would consider getting my windows tinted profesionally, only thing is around here it's anywhere from 300-400 dollars, which i think is outrageous. If anyone has any tips, feel free to share
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May 17, 2007 - 2:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
its one giant sheet of tint, but the hatch costs the most because the size...they shouldnt need to merge
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May 17, 2007 - 3:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 4, '06 From Kelowna, BC Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
QUOTE(LewFX @ May 17, 2007 - 2:58 PM) [snapback]558935[/snapback] its one giant sheet of tint, but the hatch costs the most because the size...they shouldnt need to merge My old car had a big hatch and the glass was angled on the sides. When it has a big angle, sometimes they use a clear grease to get the tint to stick to the glass in the curve. Our hatches aren't close to needing this thank heavens, because it looks like your glass is smeared permanently. --------------------  |
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May 17, 2007 - 4:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 16, '05 From south carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
good god.. 3-400 dollars? thats awful
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May 17, 2007 - 6:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, '02 From West of Atlanta Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
To do it with one piece and no seams takes practice. The quality brands of tint come in larger width rolls. You cut a piece oversize and place it on the outside of the back window. Using a heat gun you carefully shrink the tint in the areas where the compound curves are the tightest. Then remove the backing and apply from the inside and trim. The tint will conform to the less curved areas without bubbling.
If you can't get a wide roll you can make the seam almost invisible by having the overlap follow a defroster line. Also make sure you buy a quality tint. The cheaper stuff will just make you mad. The good stuff is a litter thicker which makes it eaiser to work and the actuall tint is part of the plastic film. Cheap tint is a sheet of clear plastic with tinted glue. The cheap stuff is a PITA and it fades much faster and tends to change color. I have no affiliation with this guy I'm just a happy customer. He has quality tint at reasonable prices. eBay Tint |
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May 18, 2007 - 12:48 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 21, '05 From Wpg, MB. Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
3-400? holy moley.. where are you taking it?
If you feel like coming down to Ming's in Winnipeg, I might have a coupon to make it a bit cheaper. I also recall Speed Autoglass was charging ~150-200 for Lluma with the single sheet for the hatch. QUOTE(KaJuN @ May 17, 2007 - 2:53 PM) [snapback]558933[/snapback] well, i plan on tinting my windows some time in the near future. The only question i have about the topic though, is how do you tint the rear glass? i understand you have to merge two sheets together, but has anyone done this before? I would consider getting my windows tinted profesionally, only thing is around here it's anywhere from 300-400 dollars, which i think is outrageous. If anyone has any tips, feel free to share |
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