Tinted windows

BackPeddler · 02-04-2008, 01:33

Hi guys,
Having a go at tiniting my windows.

These are the things i have used to tint the windows, be aware you will also need other tools to remove the windows 1st.

Precut tint film
razor blade
plant feeder with water and washing up liquid
squeegy (i used a soft credit card)
pack of cheap micro fibre cloths

Here is the pre cut film

Razor blade the window, then clean it

BackPeddler · 02-04-2008, 01:36

Spray the window with the washing up liquid and water solution

Peel and place the film on the window, then run the squeegy over the film, starting from the middle

BackPeddler · 02-04-2008, 01:37

Refit

and admire

RobClubley · 02-04-2008, 02:23

Looks like a nice job

MODVRS · 02-04-2008, 09:11

I take my hat off to you. Only tried this once on the back window of a VW van - never sworn so much in one session in my life - just ended up with a crumpled mess of film in the bin and no tinted window! Well done!

Gizmo68 · 02-04-2008, 11:12

It also helps to spray both sides of the film, so the squeegee slides smoother.

Why did you see the need to remove the windows though? with the stuff you get on a roll i can understand, but not with pre cut ones.

ScoobyChris · 02-04-2008, 11:21

Was impressive to watch the fellas who did the tinting on mine who basically just got us to drop the cars off with the door cards removed and then did the films with the windows in situ. I hate to think what a mess of it I would have made if I'd had a go

Chris

jasc1988 · 02-04-2008, 16:54

Fancy doing mines?

Ill pay you

Where you based?

Callum · 02-04-2008, 17:16

Getting my back 3/5 windows done by a local mobile firm next week for £100 whilst I'm at work, I'm too lazy to do it myself!

jasc1988 · 02-04-2008, 17:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Callum

Getting my back 3/5 windows done by a local mobile firm next week for £100 whilst I'm at work, I'm too lazy to do it myself!

Who, £100 and mobile is cheap

Callum · 02-04-2008, 17:23

Mobile bloke who is a mate of a mate! Based in Glos, so is able to pop to my work and do it, I thought that was a good price too! PM me if you want his mobile no.

VRS 203 · 02-04-2008, 18:44

Nice job, i wouldn't try it myself!

Got mine done a wee while back. Nice subtle mod.

GeordieJohn · 11-04-2008, 18:24

I done mine myself, and well cost tenner for dark grey, looks black, really, and its all good, apart from the rear, its a little creased, but its okay,

smithy · 11-04-2008, 19:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Callum

Mobile bloke who is a mate of a mate! Based in Glos, so is able to pop to my work and do it, I thought that was a good price too! PM me if you want his mobile no.

Would that be Top Tints? If so he's a good bloke and did a top job on my old car.

02-04-2008, 01:33	#1
BackPeddler Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tinted windows Hi guys, Having a go at tiniting my windows. These are the things i have used to tint the windows, be aware you will also need other tools to remove the windows 1st. Precut tint film razor blade plant feeder with water and washing up liquid squeegy (i used a soft credit card) pack of cheap micro fibre cloths Here is the pre cut film Razor blade the window, then clean it

02-04-2008, 01:36	#2
BackPeddler Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tinted windows Spray the window with the washing up liquid and water solution Peel and place the film on the window, then run the squeegy over the film, starting from the middle

02-04-2008, 01:37	#3
BackPeddler Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tinted windows Refit and admire

02-04-2008, 02:23	#4
RobClubley Ta moko! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 6,891 Thanks: 148 Thanked 154 Times in 128 Posts	Re: Tinted windows Looks like a nice job __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

02-04-2008, 09:11	#5
MODVRS Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 104 Thanks: 10 Thanked 23 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Tinted windows I take my hat off to you. Only tried this once on the back window of a VW van - never sworn so much in one session in my life - just ended up with a crumpled mess of film in the bin and no tinted window! Well done!

02-04-2008, 11:12	#6
Gizmo68 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hawkinge Kent Posts: 1,262 Thanks: 15 Thanked 73 Times in 70 Posts	Re: Tinted windows It also helps to spray both sides of the film, so the squeegee slides smoother. Why did you see the need to remove the windows though? with the stuff you get on a roll i can understand, but not with pre cut ones.

02-04-2008, 11:21	#7
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,193 Thanks: 15 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Tinted windows Was impressive to watch the fellas who did the tinting on mine who basically just got us to drop the cars off with the door cards removed and then did the films with the windows in situ. I hate to think what a mess of it I would have made if I'd had a go Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

02-04-2008, 16:54	#8
jasc1988 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,897 Thanks: 94 Thanked 122 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Tinted windows Fancy doing mines? Ill pay you Where you based? __________________

02-04-2008, 17:16	#9
Callum Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FOD Posts: 140 Thanks: 11 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Tinted windows Getting my back 3/5 windows done by a local mobile firm next week for £100 whilst I'm at work, I'm too lazy to do it myself! __________________

02-04-2008, 17:23	#11
Callum Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FOD Posts: 140 Thanks: 11 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Tinted windows Mobile bloke who is a mate of a mate! Based in Glos, so is able to pop to my work and do it, I thought that was a good price too! PM me if you want his mobile no. __________________

02-04-2008, 18:44	#12
VRS 203 Fasssssssster! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 739 Images: 5 Thanks: 5 Thanked 49 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Tinted windows Nice job, i wouldn't try it myself! Got mine done a wee while back. Nice subtle mod.

11-04-2008, 18:24	#13
GeordieJohn Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 93 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Tinted windows I done mine myself, and well cost tenner for dark grey, looks black, really, and its all good, apart from the rear, its a little creased, but its okay,

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