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Nic Barnes

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8th Jun 15 at 09:38

has anyone successfully managed to apply window tint film themselves?

i reckon i could manage it, but wondered how much others have struggled.

Nic Barnes

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8th Jun 15 at 09:38

this is for the rear barn doors of my t4

DaveyLC

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8th Jun 15 at 10:28

Cut the sheets to size first then use warm water with a tiny bit of washing up liquid to apply them.

Squeegee out any bubbles.

basslinecorsa

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8th Jun 15 at 11:11

I have tinted windows before and got great results, if you can buy pre-cut ones off e-bay it makes life a million times easier

Project Scarlett - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=661417

taylorboosh

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8th Jun 15 at 11:27

Lol i tried and failed... It will only cost like £40 to do em properly

Corsa_Sport21

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8th Jun 15 at 11:27

Only problem with pre cut tint is you only get 1 shot to not fuck it up.

I've fitted a sunstrip before which was straight forward enough so window tint can't be much harder. Soapy water in a spray bottle and a squeegee thing makes it easier.

taylorboosh

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8th Jun 15 at 11:30

It liads harder

Nic Barnes

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8th Jun 15 at 11:34

quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Only problem with pre cut tint is you only get 1 shot to not fuck it up.

I've fitted a sunstrip before which was straight forward enough so window tint can't be much harder. Soapy water in a spray bottle and a squeegee thing makes it easier.

i will ge getting a roll so not pre cut. will cut it myself to fit

its about £5 for the stuff.

--ToM--

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8th Jun 15 at 11:39

Cheap film is harder to work with and also fades and goes that nasty purple colour after a while too, get a roll of good stuff

Corsa_Sport21

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8th Jun 15 at 11:57

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes

quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Only problem with pre cut tint is you only get 1 shot to not fuck it up.

I've fitted a sunstrip before which was straight forward enough so window tint can't be much harder. Soapy water in a spray bottle and a squeegee thing makes it easier.
i will ge getting a roll so not pre cut. will cut it myself to fit its about £5 for the stuff.

In that case I would bash on and DIY it. No biggie if it goes wrong.

I wouldn't listen to John either. We've all seen the results of the work he pays to get done. Window tinting will be a walk in the park.

Steve

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8th Jun 15 at 12:04

Yes,

went fine.

Just need a couple of drops of fairy liquid in a spray mist bottle.

Spray it on, squeegy it out, job done

SVM 286

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8th Jun 15 at 18:42

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
has anyone successfully managed to apply window tint film themselves?

i reckon i could manage it, but wondered how much others have struggled.

Only on a sunroof panel and two T-bar panels Nic.

Was a fucking mission. Never again.

MatthewR

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8th Jun 15 at 18:56

Im never attempting it ever again!!

mattievRS

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8th Jun 15 at 19:06

Diy is fairly easy, as stated get some fairy liquid in a water bottle. Use a nice clean environment to apply and cut the tint on the outside of the vehicle then move inside the car. Make sure the outside and inside glass is clean as you can get it as the tint picks up dirt really, really easily.Plenty of water and a steady hand. Once the tint has been positioned correctly and the protective layer is off one side, apply it and move it round to make it sit right. Finally squeegee it so the water comes out then apply some heat to the film from a hair dryer to dry any water that hasn't squeegeed out.

[Edited on 08-06-2015 by mattievRS]

--ToM--

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8th Jun 15 at 20:28

Easy on flat glass, the more "fishbowled" it is the harder it is Iv found in the past,

SVM 286

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8th Jun 15 at 21:31

This^^^

Nic Barnes

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8th Jun 15 at 21:33

I will have a go. I can manage most stuff I try.

taylorboosh

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8th Jun 15 at 21:46

Tbh if you did that caroet as goid as it looks, you will probs be ok

Nic Barnes

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8th Jun 15 at 22:00

It is, and thanks.

Bonney

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13th Jun 15 at 16:03

Best way around the curved screen is th cover the outside of the screen in talc, lay your film over on the outside, cut to shape then warm and mould the film to the window with a heat gun, then when it's nice and flat put it on the inside.

Jed D

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13th Jun 15 at 17:44

nic is it true that your ginger, taylorboosh told me

johnny86

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13th Jun 15 at 17:52

quote:
Originally posted by Jed D
nic is it true that your ginger, taylorboosh told me

He told me this also.

Nic Barnes

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13th Jun 15 at 17:54

quote:
Originally posted by Jed D
nic is it true that your ginger, taylorboosh told me

sadly not no. Sorry to burst your internet abuse bubble. I'm a genuine blonde haired person.

johnny86

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13th Jun 15 at 17:59

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes

quote:
Originally posted by Jed D
nic is it true that your ginger, taylorboosh told me
sadly not no. Sorry to burst your internet abuse bubble. I'm a genuine blonde haired person.

Hahaha.

He also said that we would actually get on in real life and off the Internet. Haha.

Did you tint the window in the end?

Nic Barnes

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13th Jun 15 at 18:34

Haven't had time

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