Comments on: How to Tint Car Windows

on 11/24/2008 Comment about the pack window/panel. I've read previously (been pondering/researching this tint process for a while now for my new car lol) that the back window should definately be 1 piece.

The presence of "panels" is the work of an amateur ;) From what I've read anyways. Sure, doing it panel by panel is easier, since there's less tint to handle, but it'll be better in the end to have one piece for the back window.


BTW, anyone know the tint laws by state...? Perhaps links could be added pertaining to that. Not that any states actually "enforce" tint that is too dark....but ya never know....lol. It'll just give the officer/inspections another item to "check"...

on 4/13/2007 Just finished rear side windows with axius from wally world for $12.88. Does the rear window HAVE to be done in panels? OR, can it be done in one piece?

on 3/7/2007 You dont need a Pro.. (but yes it is a hard job the cutting is not hard, is getting the bubbles out, just get a squeegee use soap on both sides and star guetting the bubbles out You will need a lot of patience, you will waste like 2 to 3 boxes of tint until yo get it right, at lest there cheap

on 9/16/2006 By far the best application solution is a mixture of 70% rubbing alcohol and distilled water (or tap water if it's clean) with a mix ratio of half and half.

on 8/26/2006 I wasn't convinced that my wife's blow dryer would do the trick, but I was willing to try anything to avoid a repeat of my previous tint removal experience (nightmare, really, involving hours of scraping away with a window scraper and cleaning up the scattered mess of shredded tint).

Not only did the blow dryer do the trick, it worked like a charm. After lifting a corner of the tint up with the window scraper the blow dryer worked its magic, allowing me to slowly but easily peel the tint right off.

After ten minutes of patiently peeling, the tint was gone. No sticky residue left on the windows and almost no mess to clean up. I highly recommend it!

on 8/13/2006 I recently tinted my car windows and didn't have any problems! I got a quality finish that looked like a pro had done it at not even a 10th of the cost! As long as you take your time and work out all the little air bubbles you can get an excellent result!

on 8/12/2006 Don't overbook yourself. Tinting should not be rushed. Take your time and plan for unexpected complications.

on 8/8/2006 I did it myself and it turned out great. It saves you a lot of money to do it yourself; about 60 to 80 percent savings. Just read up on it before you get started these tips here are pretty informative, also take your time if your window tint is not pre cut. Pre cut is pretty easy to find.

on 8/8/2006 Tinting is nothing to play with, get it done right and go to a pro. I have tried static cling tint and it doesn't work, so don't waste your time. Take it to a tint shop.

on 8/8/2006 The best advice given here is to leave it to the pros. Just today I spent several hours attempting to tint my rear window. The curve is insanely hard to match with a heat gun. But there is no other way to do it. Once you get it just about right you have to be careful not to burn the edges. In certain spots where it must shrink dramatically, it is very hard to curve the tint correctly without burning it. The center of the window is very easy, and too encouraging. I was full of confidence after about 5 minutes. 3 hours and 12 square feet of tint later I was not so sure of myself. I work with cars a lot, and have a shop in which I plan to tint windows as soon as I get it down. This is no easy task. Like mentioned before, you will not get it down within a weekend. You must have plenty of time and extra film to waste before you are going to successfully tint a car. That's why I'm here. I came looking for tips. All of the tips here are useless because if you have any business tinting a window you should already know everything that has been said here.

on 8/29/2007 It's the trickiest thing I've had to do to the car. This was the first time I had done it. But I have been modding for 2 years, so I thought I'd try it with pre-cuts. It's really fiddly, and the bubbles are a nightmare, but the effect is awesome. It's so satisfying when you've done it yourself!

on 6/30/2006 Tinting is nothing to play with. Go to a professional and get it done right. I have tried static cling tint and it doesn't work, so don't waste your time - take it to a shop.

on 6/30/2006 I bought my window tint from eBay. It was precut for my windows. I did all 5 windows in my Cavalier and it came to only 50 dollars.

on 3/17/2006 Get some rubbing alcohol and a few blue shop paper towels and get it on. The more alcohol, the faster it goes. Use alcohol in a very well ventilated area, out of the heat and sunlight. When you think you are done, rub the glass with a cheep paper towel and you will see all the areas you have missed. No smoking. If you use the hot soapy water method all you do is make a mess. I had twice paid for my windows to be tinted by Good Pros. I did a better job myself with department store product my first time. In other words; take a good look and see what you really paid for.

on 3/17/2006 After you remove the tint, removing glues leftover can be time consuming. I found that oven cleaner Easy-Off is the best way to remove the glue. Don't forget to wear long gloves, this thing will burn your skin and leave you with a scar!!