DIY Tinters
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DIY Tinters
Has anyone applied their own tint to the front windows of their trucks? If you have, and love the match, what and where did you buy? I'm thinking a 20 on the fronts. Any links? Thanks
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I have done several trucks to date.... not on this generation of truck though.
I agree, if you can get a good price go for it. by the time you factor in the material cost, and your time it is sometimes better to pay a little more and get a warranty.
one thing I always do though, is remove the door panel and then the lower window trim strip. This will GREATLY improve your tint job, since you can access the window much better. Make sure the job is done inside a garage, etc where there is no wind, dust, etc. once the film is applied, dust and dirt particles will not come out, and they are very visible.
if you are patient, you can certainly do a great job yourself. the pre cut kits available these days make the job much easier than in the past.
good luck either way!
I agree, if you can get a good price go for it. by the time you factor in the material cost, and your time it is sometimes better to pay a little more and get a warranty.
one thing I always do though, is remove the door panel and then the lower window trim strip. This will GREATLY improve your tint job, since you can access the window much better. Make sure the job is done inside a garage, etc where there is no wind, dust, etc. once the film is applied, dust and dirt particles will not come out, and they are very visible.
if you are patient, you can certainly do a great job yourself. the pre cut kits available these days make the job much easier than in the past.
good luck either way!
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I have done several trucks to date.... not on this generation of truck though.
I agree, if you can get a good price go for it. by the time you factor in the material cost, and your time it is sometimes better to pay a little more and get a warranty.
one thing I always do though, is remove the door panel and then the lower window trim strip. This will GREATLY improve your tint job, since you can access the window much better. Make sure the job is done inside a garage, etc where there is no wind, dust, etc. once the film is applied, dust and dirt particles will not come out, and they are very visible.
if you are patient, you can certainly do a great job yourself. the pre cut kits available these days make the job much easier than in the past.
good luck either way!
I agree, if you can get a good price go for it. by the time you factor in the material cost, and your time it is sometimes better to pay a little more and get a warranty.
one thing I always do though, is remove the door panel and then the lower window trim strip. This will GREATLY improve your tint job, since you can access the window much better. Make sure the job is done inside a garage, etc where there is no wind, dust, etc. once the film is applied, dust and dirt particles will not come out, and they are very visible.
if you are patient, you can certainly do a great job yourself. the pre cut kits available these days make the job much easier than in the past.
good luck either way!
Side windows are easy to do. Buy some pre-cuts and it's even easier.
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You will find that the doors have a slight curve to them. Unless you are a pro, I'd leave it to them. They actually have to shrink the tint to make it lay down good. You can get a good ceramic tint for both door around $100. If you go buy all the tools and tint, you'd probably break even.
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20 percent is a good match. no fancy tools needed. hair dryer, soapy water in a spray bottle and a credit card wrapped with a paper towel. if you have tinted before than you cant go wrong for 30 bucks. if you are iffy about it, spend a couple more bucks and pay a professional. any pro will do the fronts two windows in 20-30 minutes.
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In Pennsylvania, front window tinting is limited to 70%....YMMV. Just thought you might want to check your state.
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You will find that the doors have a slight curve to them. Unless you are a pro, I'd leave it to them. They actually have to shrink the tint to make it lay down good. You can get a good ceramic tint for both door around $100. If you go buy all the tools and tint, you'd probably break even.