How to Tint Your Own Windows

If you want to darken your car's windows without paying a lot for a professional tint, follow these steps to do the job yourself.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Window tint
• Spray bottle
• Soft squeegee
• Razor blade
• Glass cleaner with alcohol
• Latex gloves
• Dish soap
• Warm water

How to Tint Your Own Windows

1. Put on your latex gloves and clean the windows, removing all grease and fingerprints.

2. Mix dish soap with warm water and pour it into the spray bottle.

3. Liberally spray the inside of the window with the soapy water.

4. Remove the clear film from the window tint exposing the sticky side. Apply to the inside of the window, which should still be wet.

5. Run the squeegee over the tint to remove any air bubbles. Spray the tint with the soapy water to avoid tearing the tint as you squeegee.

6. Let the tint dry for at least 10 minutes.

7. Use the razor blade to trim the tint about a sixteenth of an inch below the window.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not roll down your windows for at least 24 hours after applying the tint.

[stinkybean]

on 6/21/2008 Due to the growing risk of Latex allergies, you might want to recomend Latex or Nitrile gloves.