rudefyet Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 I've tinted a few things myself that turned out really good, but i wanna try a big project...my car anyone have any tips? especially for the rear window. also what type/darkness tint would y'all recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 I have no tips to offer on actually applying the tint, but I'd say go with the darkest you can legally have or a tad darker. My TGP has 35% sides/rear, I posted some new pics in the members rides section. The 35% isn't dark enough for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 i think my 1.4 windows have 50% on them i really don't know since it was on the car when i bought it, but i like it. so i'd go 50%, as for the side windows i'd take them out of the door to tint. but for your rear window, have a pro do it so you got a gaurentee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay3800 Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 My bro recently had his car done. Check it out: http://homepages.wmich.edu/%7Es4dykstr/mycar.htm The two levels of tint are 5% and 20%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 The side windows are quite easy. You can do the rear only if you are very patient. The first time I did the rear window in one of these cars, it took a little over 6 hours. 6 hours of being bent and twisted in painfully awkward positions. Again, this was my first time.. as you do more, you become much quicker and learn new techniques, but that was the first and last time I'd ever attempt it. Side windows I can do in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 The side windows are quite easy. You can do the rear only if you are very patient. The first time I did the rear window in one of these cars, it took a little over 6 hours. 6 hours of being bent and twisted in painfully awkward positions. Again, this was my first time.. as you do more, you become much quicker and learn new techniques, but that was the first and last time I'd ever attempt it. Side windows I can do in no time. What brand of tint did you use and where did you buy it from? I'm going to do most of the tint on one of my project cars soon(back window even looks relatively easy to get to on it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudefyet Posted February 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 The side windows are quite easy. You can do the rear only if you are very patient. The first time I did the rear window in one of these cars, it took a little over 6 hours. 6 hours of being bent and twisted in painfully awkward positions. Again, this was my first time.. as you do more, you become much quicker and learn new techniques, but that was the first and last time I'd ever attempt it. Side windows I can do in no time. See i've never done a window that big with a curve...from what i understand i'd have to use strips...which i'm sure lining them up is a PITA right? how many strips did you use on the rear window? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulo57509 Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Rear windows are difficult for a DIY because of the compound curve. There are a couple of techniques that you can use to make the film "curve". I found this place a few years ago....everything you wanted to know about tinting: http://www.tintdude.com/ I've never done a rear window, but I'd like to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcrow Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 ckeck it out - I learned this right after I did my back window and i'm pissed I did my back window horizontal strips and it looks like it. After searching the web on tinting I found out that you lay the tint on the outside and cut it, but use a heat gun and the folds dissapear! I can't remember the exact details now like if you use soap water on the outside or not. but I did all my side windows with the heat gun thing and it just looks awesome - no fighting bubbles and folds Just do a google search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 ckeck it out - I learned this right after I did my back window and i'm pissedI did my back window horizontal strips and it looks like it. After searching the web on tinting I found out that you lay the tint on the outside and cut it, but use a heat gun and the folds dissapear! I can't remember the exact details now like if you use soap water on the outside or not. but I did all my side windows with the heat gun thing and it just looks awesome - no fighting bubbles and folds Just do a google search exactly! and yes they use a shit load of soap and water on the outside when you are test fitting it to the outside. Our windows don'r need to be done in strips at all. Cars taht have them done in strips look like ass, the conlt car i would never try (w-body) is the cutty 4 door, with that wierd ass back window. later Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runt Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 I had a buddy that did his '96 GP rear window in strips and it turned out pretty good. You have to be really patient. If anything, you are better off to attempt the heat gun trick, although I have never seen that in action. I don't know the tint laws in Ohio, but hopefully they aren't as stupid as they are here in PA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryk2003 Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 i've tinted a the 1/4 windows and the rear window on my '86 cutlass myself...the 1/4 windows turned out perfect, but the back window was another story...it looked like shit...had a big crease in it...of course, i've never heard of this heat gun trick until now, and had i known about it, i prolly coulda done it without messing it up...you just have to be REALLY PATIENT with it...thats the key...i'm pretty sure when i have my '97 cutlass done, i'm gonna have it done by a professional...ALSO, my uncle is a cop here locally and is going to get me a copy of the OHIO tint laws...he said they changed recently...they USED to say that you were allowed 50% on the front 2, and the rears could pretty much be as dark as you wanted...that's changed though and he told me its gonna be hard for them to ticket you for window tint now...so, when i get the new info, i'll post it for ya... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 The side windows are quite easy. You can do the rear only if you are very patient. The first time I did the rear window in one of these cars, it took a little over 6 hours. 6 hours of being bent and twisted in painfully awkward positions. Again, this was my first time.. as you do more, you become much quicker and learn new techniques, but that was the first and last time I'd ever attempt it. Side windows I can do in no time. What brand of tint did you use and where did you buy it from? I'm going to do most of the tint on one of my project cars soon(back window even looks relatively easy to get to on it). I bought bulk Sun Gard from a local store here. I've also used the crappy Walmart tint in the past. I obviously wouldn't recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 The side windows are quite easy. You can do the rear only if you are very patient. The first time I did the rear window in one of these cars, it took a little over 6 hours. 6 hours of being bent and twisted in painfully awkward positions. Again, this was my first time.. as you do more, you become much quicker and learn new techniques, but that was the first and last time I'd ever attempt it. Side windows I can do in no time. See i've never done a window that big with a curve...from what i understand i'd have to use strips...which i'm sure lining them up is a PITA right? how many strips did you use on the rear window? A heatgun will be your savior throughout the ordeal. Strips look like ass after awhile. Use the site one of the guys mentioned and learn to do a one piece install. It will be very worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudefyet Posted February 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 thanks guy! I'll go tint shopping today 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Best of luck to you! I attempted to tint the back Window on my '88 and I got extremely frustrated, with water dripping all over the seats and the tint slipping around.. I just gave up. Spent $200 to get the whole car done and it looked friggen awsome. Now to figure out if I should tint my '95 darker.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 To me, its worth it to have at least the rear done professionally. Its such a PITA to do, and if there are problems with it down the road, a GOOD tint shop will warranty the tint for a lifetime. I can assure you that it is not fun to remove the tint from a rear window and reapply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darksyde Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 Make sure you use a water/soap spray mix. Makes positioning the tint very easy and alot less frustrating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Be sure to use MSC, SolarGard, or Llumar metallized tint. Otherwise, if you keep the car for 18months to 2yrs, you'll be replacing the tint because it turned purple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rshissler Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 anyone got pics of a car thats got 5% tint on the windows??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darksyde Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 anyone got pics of a car thats got 5% tint on the windows??? My rear window in sig is 5% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay3800 Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 anyone got pics of a car thats got 5% tint on the windows??? My bro recently had his car done. Check it out:http://homepages.wmich.edu/~s4dykstr/mycar.htm Back is 20% and rear window is 5%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Ammonia-based cleaners/sprays will also destroy tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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