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    Default thoughts on self tinting

    i wanna know everyones thoughts on self tinting of windows, i know that ifs bad if you use bad tint, but i have a way to get chrysler stock deep tint for free, but is it worth it or to hard to DIY?

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    It is kind of hard. I can almost bet you will get some bubbles no matter how hard you try.

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    Default Tinting is not the hardest job...

    But you need to be really clean, dust free, hair free and have a closed garage to do it in.

    I uesd to take out the door windows and do them on a table.

    The back window is the real test. Mock it up from the outside and call a friend to help put it up.

    Lots for single edge razor blades

    Clean new spray bottles

    paper towels

    clean bed sheets to lay out inside the car to catch spray and prevent the tint from sticking to the upolstery


    Vee ave vays of dealing vid your kind...........

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    I paid 175 which is high for a going rate around here, best money spent...car gone all day, comes back as a totally difft vehicle. Best money spent and I havent found one flaw as of yet.
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    all windows besides front? and where did you go?

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    there are some pretty big forums dedicated to the "art" of tinting, they have DIY tips, and links to the most reputable tinters by state.


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    You can get a really good professional tint done for a reasonable price, but you can get great results from DIY if you do it right. I have seen both.
    Lowered with blue h&r(?) springs, Bilsteins, tint, 19# design 3 injectors, Dual Magnaflow
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    pay someone to do it and the right place will give you a lifetime warranty and call it a day

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    Don't !
    Haven't seen a DIY tint job yet with no problems - an art !


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    But when he retires I'm next on the list."

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    My dad has a toyota 4-runner with a tint he installed himself. I didnt know it was a "DIY" until fairly recently, he is a perfectionist though.
    Lowered with blue h&r(?) springs, Bilsteins, tint, 19# design 3 injectors, Dual Magnaflow
    southwest WA

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