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Old 02-06-2010, 05:27 PM
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how hard is it to use this: http://www.tintkits.com/Scripts/prod...p?idproduct=53 to tint all of your windows
i have never done tinting before
and what are the tools required
 
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Old 02-06-2010, 05:46 PM
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at the very least u will need something like this to get the bubbles out

 
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Old 02-06-2010, 05:52 PM
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yeah but is it hard to do it? and will i need to use a heat gun in the rear window?
 
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Old 02-06-2010, 06:12 PM
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The rear is a bitch. I did tinted my windows on my old bravada and it came out great. After that me and a friend tried tinted the windows on his BMW and that was not fun and it didn't work out.

So I paid 139 for my Audi. It's worth it.
 
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Old 02-06-2010, 07:11 PM
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Normally I'd suggest doing it yourself and just buying a bulk role, as learning to tint is a very good skill to learn, but for that price your better off looking for a good deal on a place to do it for you like the $139 job mentioned above. Tint places aren't usually that busy this time of year so you should be able to get it done cheap and soon.
 
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Old 02-06-2010, 07:17 PM
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a couple of months ago i went to a place to check how much it would cost and the guy said $250, idk i live in north cali, bay area maybe some of you know a good place?
 
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Old 02-06-2010, 08:19 PM
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not gunna lie when my sisters boyfriend had his MkV GTI he took it to some crackhead he apparently knew in CT.. he did it for 50 bucks and pack of smokes hahahaha.. sad but true.. dunno what the moral of that story is, but i guess that it comes in handy? up here in VT they charge around 150 as well.. i think to get the best job possible bring it to a pro.. and even then it never seems to come out like id like to see it.. which is no bubbles at all.. but alot of guys take their time and do an excellent job
 
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Old 02-07-2010, 07:49 AM
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I paid $180 but have two different level tints. 10% on rear and 25% on front and that also included a lifetime warranty!
 
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Old 02-07-2010, 08:04 AM
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Fishbowl!!!
 
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Old 02-07-2010, 09:55 AM
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Yup, I have 35% all the way around for that $139.00 with warranty. Start searching around and figure out what's the most you want to pay to not do it yourself.

Like someone above mentioned, tint places are slow in the winter. When I got mine done, they had the whole car done in about 15 mins. Blew my mind, and they did an excellent job, but I was the only customer, so 4 guys worked on my car at once.

(To be honest, I dunno how 4 guys split 139 in the winter, I hope they have more customers per day.)
 


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