So today I went about Tinting my windows on my truck. I went out and bought some Premium Black Magic 20% vlt window tint from walmart and set off on my adventure.

Heres the supplies that I used:
-Black Magic Premium Window tint 20% (2) {$22 total}
-BLack Magic Application Kit (spray, squeegee, low lint cloth, breakaway razor) {$10}
-Rainx Microfiber window cloth {$3}
-Razor Blades

1. The first step was taking the back windows off the truck for ease. You do not my any means need to take the windows off, but I would suggest it because it is fairly simple and makes it much easier. On my 97 Scab the windows are held on by 3 bolts witch came out with ease.

2. Next Step is to super clean the windows. Both sides will need to be cleaned because you will be molding the tint on the outside and then moving it into the inside. I first generously sprayed the window with the application spray and then went over it with a razor blade to clean all the unseen debree off of the window. After going over it once or twice with the blade, spray it again, wipe with the low lint cloth, and squeegee it completely dry and clean.

3. Roll your tint on to your window and cut it out with lots of room to work around the edges. You must make sure that the sticky side is facing UP at this point, away from the window. It will still have the film over it so you must look at a corner or side and can tell with side has the clear film on it. This is important so when you flip it to the other side the cuts will line up.

4. Next, take your application spray and get the window very wet. Place the window tint down (still on the outside of the window) with the sticky side still up as before. Now squeegee all the bubbles out and your will begin the trim the tint to mold your window. You want to get as close and fine cut as possible to the edge of the window, even going over it alittle bit.

This is how it should look when your finished cutting


For simplicity on the back window holes for the brackets, I just cut small squares around them like so.

5. Now time to prep the inside the SAME way as you did the out. So follow step 2 but for the inside of the window now.

6. With your window now cleaned and ready to be tinted, take the tint and place two pieces of tap on either side of the tint, overlapping on the end of it. This will allow you to pull the film off the tint and reveal the sticky side as you get ready to apply it. As you pull the film off, GENEROUSLY spray the sticky side with the application spray, also doing so to the inside of the window. This allows you to move it around once you put it on.

7. After moving the tint into place, squeegee all of the excess water out from underneath. Now Your tint should be firmly stuck to the glass in place. (the wrinkles are just from the reflection of the towel its on)

8. Do some final trimming around the edges with your breakaway blade and push out all of the air bubbles. After about 15 minutes in the sun your tint should be mostly free of moisture and ready to go!

 

This is a great, cheap way to get that nice tint you always wanted! Spent about $35 total and it really isn't bad quality if you take your time and do it right!

 

The real test is to see if it turns purple or not

 

It will take a year or two. But it will.

 

Doing the fronts?

 

I have pretty good confidence that this will last some good time by the research I've done, and yes Krack I'm doing the fronts tomorrow and I'll do a write up on it

 

Ammonia turns tint purple. The problem with walmart tint is it starts lightly bubbling. I have it on my truck. Looked great for a year and now it has discolored spots where I think it's going to bubble.

 

I have some discolored brittle tint from the PO that needs to be removed. I've read online how to do it but it seems like a lot of work. Has anyone tried just scraping it off with a razor?

 

Alright I want mine done but don't wanna spend a ton for a shop to do out

 

I'm actually going to be removing tint on my buddies mustang tomorrow so I'll let you know how we do it.