Montross89 Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Well i dont wanna pay a lot to tint my windows just do it myself. Well i tried and its probably the hardest thing ive ever done. Im just wondering if anyone has tips and stuff for me. If it helps my car is a 97' Escort LX Quote System: 18" MA Audio 1800XL (older one) Box 4.14 cubes tuned at 32hz Pioneer DEH-1900MP Dash Player Hifonics BXI-1606D running at 2 ohms Factory speakers other than the back which are scosche 5X7's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe1129 Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 cut your tint on the outside of the window (making sure that your removable clear sheet that protects the adhesive is facing you) use a heat gun to shrnk it around the curves of the glass, and edges using a squeegee to push the wrinkles out, use plenty of soapy water to clean your windows with a green scub pad and take your time! Quote Some people need a sympathetic pat... on the head...with my hammer Scientia est Vox "In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti" DONT BE AFRAID TO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!!! SMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montross89 Posted July 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Yeah i tried not using a heat gun and all that stuff and dear god so many bubbles and stuff. I just wanna do it myself i mean professional tint is good but i dont got that much ash. Quote System: 18" MA Audio 1800XL (older one) Box 4.14 cubes tuned at 32hz Pioneer DEH-1900MP Dash Player Hifonics BXI-1606D running at 2 ohms Factory speakers other than the back which are scosche 5X7's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOso Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 You can not do it without a heat gun bro because you need to shrink the tint especially on the back window. also when cleaning your windows you can use a scrub pad or scape them really good with a razor blade. You have to get everything off the windows before you tin or you will regret it later. Also what kind of film are you using to tint? Quote 2006 SPLMAX Bass Race Competitor of the Year 2006 Bass Race 156 points Team DC Sounds Team Maxxsonics Team HR Team Second Skin Team Hooker Audio http://dcsoundlab.com/ 2006 Bass Race 156 points 2008 Starting from scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montross89 Posted July 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Im using some tint from Auto Zone some 15 dollar tint. Im not sure what its called cause yeah im a noob at this haha. Quote System: 18" MA Audio 1800XL (older one) Box 4.14 cubes tuned at 32hz Pioneer DEH-1900MP Dash Player Hifonics BXI-1606D running at 2 ohms Factory speakers other than the back which are scosche 5X7's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsuv Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Use a little baby shampoo in the water. Quote Designing, building, and shipping boxes. Yahoo IM - kingsuv00If the listening level is too loud, please inform the driver, so he can promptly pull over, and let you out. not many cars can get me to pluggin my ears but this one.......damn. I mean the first minute is ok but that thing just really starts digging deeper and deeper in your earhole till you cant stand it no more. Seems like it does it with relative ease....16 12's on 8 amps.........gotta love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lantusx Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 if you dont have much experience with tint i guess you should save up and have the pros do it but thats just what i would do >.> im always afraid of messing something up :x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 buying high quality tint helps because they are usually thicker and produce less bubbles. Llumar tint is good and thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernesto Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Well i dont wanna pay a lot to tint my windows just do it myself. Well i tried and its probably the hardest thing ive ever done. Im just wondering if anyone has tips and stuff for me. If it helps my car is a 97' Escort LX I worked at a local shop for a while doing tints and trust me...it takes lots and lots of practice...months to master it and get to know vehicles... I highly suggest you take it to get done proffesionally and thats it...You will save yourself alot of time and money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernesto Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Im using some tint from Auto Zone some 15 dollar tint. Im not sure what its called cause yeah im a noob at this haha. Holy shit Save your money man and go get it done right...A heat gun cost more than that piece of shit film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.