Member Since: 05 May 2016
Location: Gateshead
Posts: 473
DIY window tints with photos
Hello had a go at tinting my rear windows
Got some cheap tint roll off eBay
New it was cheap tint but it was more to have a go than any thing else doesn't look to bad but after my holidays I will get some pre cut tint and decent tools and do a better job
It's not hard just a bit fiddly so with pre cut it should be clean spray smooth
Here's some photos before during and after
Looks ok will post again when I use good tint film and fitting tools
You need to use loads of soapy water and sharp blades just take your time
If I can do it anybody can
Cheers Henda All transmission oil replaced
3 flash indicators
All timing belts changed
EPB serviced
De cat fitted
Wind deflectors
De-tango done
Tints fitted
Egr blanked
5th Jul 2016 9:24 pm
Tanglewood
Member Since: 27 Feb 2011
Location: Wilts
Posts: 1376
Cracking job mate
5th Jul 2016 9:25 pm
Henda
Member Since: 05 May 2016
Location: Gateshead
Posts: 473
Cheers mate only cost 8 quid and a few hours work All transmission oil replaced
3 flash indicators
All timing belts changed
EPB serviced
De cat fitted
Wind deflectors
De-tango done
Tints fitted
Egr blanked
5th Jul 2016 9:31 pm
Tamshoe
Member Since: 08 May 2016
Location: North East
Posts: 49
Bravo Sir
6th Jul 2016 8:57 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6266
result
6th Jul 2016 8:59 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
I did a few of my mates cars and an Astra estate I owned, they all turned out well apart from my own Astra, it turned out really good also until.. I got to the rear window and as soon as the wind caught it, it put a huge crease in it. I think the moral of my story is, if you can guarantee dust and wind free (ie, do it indoors if possible with plenty of cleaning) it's relatively easy.
6th Jul 2016 9:08 pm
battrooper
Member Since: 11 Jun 2016
Location: Castlewellan
Posts: 136
Nice work.
I couldn't even put frosted tint on my flat square bathroom window never mind this...
Just been looking at some precut tints on said auction site... this has just given me hope
Must own the only black hse without tinted glass! It's a right gold fish bowl without them.
Did you have a proper heat gun, or just a hair dryer? And did you remove any interior trim first or just poke it behind?
Either or, it's a top job So far - 4X4 Info~3 Flash Indicators~2 Video inputs~Bluetooth Music~Dr-T~Fridge~Phone Update~SatNav on the move~Clock on Dash~Black in and out~Window Tints
To Do - LED lights in and out~Black wheels (maybe 18's?)~new grille and and rear lights
23rd Jul 2016 11:37 pm
G7jtk
Member Since: 03 Jun 2014
Location: Prudhoe
Posts: 846
Well done.
Can you hang wallpaper too?
24th Jul 2016 6:59 am
Henda
Member Since: 05 May 2016
Location: Gateshead
Posts: 473
Just replaced the tints with pre cut much easier will post some photos tonite my only advise is take your time use plenty water and either a hairdryer or heat gun no shrinking need just hot air to get the odd air bubbles out its never going to be perfect but does the jobAll transmission oil replaced
3 flash indicators
All timing belts changed
EPB serviced
De cat fitted
Wind deflectors
De-tango done
Tints fitted
Egr blanked
25th Jul 2016 8:16 am
Av_Dave
Member Since: 13 Jul 2016
Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands
Posts: 28
They look very professional. Good job
25th Jul 2016 9:11 pm
Henda
Member Since: 05 May 2016
Location: Gateshead
Posts: 473
As promised new photos of pre cut tints fitted
All transmission oil replaced
3 flash indicators
All timing belts changed
EPB serviced
De cat fitted
Wind deflectors
De-tango done
Tints fitted
Egr blanked
25th Jul 2016 9:35 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
Brilliant job
25th Jul 2016 9:36 pm
Henda
Member Since: 05 May 2016
Location: Gateshead
Posts: 473
Mega pleased
Not perfect but as good as and looks the part nowAll transmission oil replaced
3 flash indicators
All timing belts changed
EPB serviced
De cat fitted
Wind deflectors
De-tango done
Tints fitted
Egr blanked
25th Jul 2016 9:39 pm
Parmenian
Member Since: 28 Mar 2016
Location: St Peter Port
Posts: 129
What level of tint have you used? I need to do the same but don't want to lose the ability to see out when reversing, driving in Europe etc. I just want to increase privacy/security. Looks good, by the way.
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