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Tint and Wet Okole

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by polansky568, Jun 23, 2010.

  1. Jun 23, 2010 at 12:00 PM
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    polansky568

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    Alright, the first question: tint. I was originally planning on taking my access cab to the local tint shop for $130, 5% all around. Then, I was just strolling TW and someone posted this link for DIY tint. Has anybody tried that or any similar products, and how easy is it to avoid air bubbles, etc. Would I be better off getting it professionally done or not?

    Also, anyone gotten 15 or 20% in the back over the factory tint and then 5% in the front? does it look even? How bout 5% all the way around?

    Now, finally, the second and final question: Wet Okoles. Next paycheck, Imma go with all black. I was looking thru the WO site, and was going to set everything up so when I have necessary funds, I will just have to press "order." But, of course, I had to run into a speed bump. What are the back seats in the '09 access cab called, or do they even have an option for em. The "jump seats and fold n tumble" look like them, but have no headrests. Are these them or what?

    Thanks in advance. Oh and how much do you like your WO's!?
     
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  2. Jun 23, 2010 at 12:02 PM
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    NWtacoma

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    id rather pay a pro to do it correctly. DIY tint ftl.
     
  3. Jun 23, 2010 at 12:02 PM
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  4. Jun 23, 2010 at 12:05 PM
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    That's right with tinting the pro is the way to go!
     
  5. Jun 23, 2010 at 12:06 PM
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    Inside: Tint, Wet Okole 1/2 Piped Red/Black Covers, Black Weathertech Digital Fit Mats, URD Short Throw w/ TWM Weighted Knob, USA Spec iPod adapter. Outside: 4300K Retro w/ Angel Eyes and Red Shrouds, 5000K Blazer Fog Light Retrofit, Debadge, Bed Locking Handle, Satin Black Rims Performance: TRD/Steigmeier Blower w/ 2.7 Pulley. 668 Injectors and 320 LPH AEM Fuel pump. URD UCON and 7th Injector. DTLT Headers, URD Y-Pipe, Wicked Flow Muffler. Suspension: Both: OME Shocks Front: 886X's and TC UCAs Rear: Dakars Armor: Relentless Front Bumper Relentless High Clearance Rear w/ Tire/Rotopax Swing Out Relentless Front, Mid, and TCase skids BAMF Diff Skid Recovery and Spares: Fullsize Spare Tire 2x2 gal Rotopax 1x1 gal Rotopax 1x1 gal Water Rotopax Warn 9.5XP-S Winch Hi-Lift Extreme 60" Ironman Off-Road Recovery Kit
    DIY tint can work out great- or HORRIBLE. I'd pay for it to be done by someone who will do it right.

    I love my WO covers- They have held up great and look sharp
     
  6. Jun 23, 2010 at 12:12 PM
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    How are they comfort wise?
     
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    pro tint. and make sure they give a lifetime warranty.
     
  9. Jun 23, 2010 at 12:51 PM
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    I tinted all the windows on my truck with that precut ebay kit. Went 20 on the back and 35 up from, it looks awsome. It was the first truck I have ever tinted and I didnt get any bubbles or dirt. Your tint job is only as good as your prep. So take your time and It will come out great. And I had my kit shipped to Alberta and with an install kit I tinted all my windows for $60. JMO
     
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  10. Jun 23, 2010 at 1:01 PM
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    Nobody with an access cab on there, or pics of the back at least. Thanks though.

    You mgihtve been the person who originally posted this link haha. So it came out good? How long did it take you?
     
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    call them and tell them what you have, the jump seats for the 09 are different then the other years so you dont want to order the wrong pieces
     
  12. Jun 23, 2010 at 2:13 PM
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    You mgihtve been the person who originally posted this link haha. So it came out good? How long did it take you?[/quote]


    I was done in 2 hours. did some research on youtube and with the disc that came with the install kit for about an hour. So 3 hours total to tint. Didn't roll the windows down for 2 days and that was it. Very easy. Check out this video. its how I learned
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N_KRoE1Uu4
     
  13. Jun 23, 2010 at 3:32 PM
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    Can you post up any pics? I'm curious to see how the ebay kit looks
     
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    :thumbsup: They added a bit of padding which was nice. Not much else to them.
     
  15. Jun 23, 2010 at 6:33 PM
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    Firsttaco

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    Here are some off my truck. Hope it all helps.

    back.jpg
    fback.jpg
    front.jpg
    frontthrough.jpg
    inside back.jpg
    front inside.jpg
    inside rear.jpg
    insidefront.jpg
     
  16. Jun 24, 2010 at 3:09 PM
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    Thanks for the pics, and nice job on the install. It looks really good!
     

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