How to Tint Your Own Windows

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By jbuskirk
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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

Step 1

Put on your latex gloves and clean the windows, removing all grease and fingerprints.
Step 2

Mix dish soap with warm water and pour it into the spray bottle.
Step 3

Liberally spray the inside of the window with the soapy water.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 6

Let the tint dry for at least 10 minutes.
Step 7

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