Window tint
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From: Florida
I used the Black Magic Professional line from WalMart. 5% in th eback 20% on the sides. Didn't have a single problem getting it on, even in the wind. With the exception of a couple of dog hairs getting between the tint and glass. Which doesnt bug me lol.
What I use is Dawn Dish soap in a spray bottle with water mixture. Makes it super slippery so it doesn't stick prematurely.
Also instead of a squeege, use a credit card or something. Just make sure you spray the back of the tint, and the window thoroughly before applying it to the window, then once you have it set, spray the front side and use the credit card to squeege the bubbles away.
Spraying the side you are squeegeeing makes it easier to slide across, and you won't scratch the tint.
The Static Cling stuff is crap. Don't use it unless you want your windows to look ****ty blue. Trust me, EVERYONE will know you used it.
What I use is Dawn Dish soap in a spray bottle with water mixture. Makes it super slippery so it doesn't stick prematurely.
Also instead of a squeege, use a credit card or something. Just make sure you spray the back of the tint, and the window thoroughly before applying it to the window, then once you have it set, spray the front side and use the credit card to squeege the bubbles away.
Spraying the side you are squeegeeing makes it easier to slide across, and you won't scratch the tint.
The Static Cling stuff is crap. Don't use it unless you want your windows to look ****ty blue. Trust me, EVERYONE will know you used it.
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From: Florida
Not yet. I got all the crappy purple tint off, then had to pay tuition. I'm still shopping around for prices on professional. One place has me at $130 with the windshield strip, another at $100 but I'm not sure about that one.
I have this problem of being a cheap bastard
I'm gonna give my back window a shot when I get back from Michigan, and see how it comes out. That will be the test for whether or not I'm doing the whole truck myself
I have this problem of being a cheap bastard
I'm gonna give my back window a shot when I get back from Michigan, and see how it comes out. That will be the test for whether or not I'm doing the whole truck myself
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i did mine bought off ebay for 15$ to do two doors black slider and triangle vent windows looked great local pd didnt think so lol gave me a a five day tag tint was 5% but just about the kid to do it again 20% on back window and 35% on others took about an hour and a half and saved 150$$$$$$$$