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Anybody ever use this window tint?

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by vpcustoms, Mar 25, 2011.

  1. Mar 25, 2011 at 6:51 PM
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    vpcustoms

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  2. Mar 26, 2011 at 12:01 PM
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    It will be fine to tint over factory tint. Its a mess to peel off and retint.
     
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    3M makes great tint. Self install on the other hand.... ehhh.. If you can do it good for you, but I know I would mess it up :eek:
     
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    Just to clear things up the factory tint is not a film tint it is in the glass and cannot be removed and will not affect putting tint over it. IMO window tinting is best to be left to the professionals. Good luck!
     
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    As stated above you can tint the smoked glass but you cant tint over tint film. Realise that 20% over the 20% smoked glass will look like 5% limo tint.
     
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    That is an incorrect statement.

    You can put tint film over tint film, you just need to do it in stages.

    Place one layer of tint on the glass and allow it to cure for at least 30 days. That will allow all of the moisture trapped under the tint to evaporate and the film to fully adhere to the glass.

    Then you can put a second layer over the original layer.

    It's not really a great thing to do, but it can be done.

    I helped a buddy of mine do this many years ago to a Chevy Vega station wagon, and it was very dark inside. You could not see into the car at all from outside.
     
  7. Apr 28, 2011 at 12:00 PM
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    I'm thinking about doing this myself and have seen the kits on e-bay (and elsewhere) which come pre-cut. I've done it in the past (some 20 years ago), so I know what I'm getting into.
    Here's some questions for you:
    I'm only looking at putting the 35% tint on the driver and passenger front windows to match the factory rear tint on my 2011 AC.
    Would removing the door panels be an advantage when using this pre-cut film?? Is the film supposed to go down below the wiper on the door panel where removing it would make application easier??
    And finally, how far up does the top of the film go to the top of the windows in a pre-cut kit?? I like my film to go up to within 1/8" from the top lip of the window.
    One suggestion for you if you've still got film peeling: Use clear nail polish or laquer along the edge of the film to make it adhere to the window. At least that's what we used about 20 years ago...
     
  8. Apr 29, 2011 at 3:44 AM
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    Excellent. I was leery about buying pre-cut as I wasn't sure if the size would be too small around the outside edges and where it's tucked under the seals (both below and the sides). From what you're saying, they give a generous amount for the tucking as well as going to the top edge.
    I just need to figure out if I'm going to purchase the 3m or the Llumar film.
    From what I understand, the Llumar is the best with the 3m running a close second. They're about the same price as far as e-bay goes with the pre-cut film.
    I'm definitely going to do this now. Thanks!!
     

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