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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Spr0ket" data-source="post: 1204896" data-attributes="member: 560341">Here's what you need to do to tint your windows and end up with a very professional look to the finished product.  Don't get the dyed color tint if it's your first time, get the metalic tint (not color, but type of tinting material) that you can find from the professional shops.  Let me know if you have questions.Step 1:Mix up about three times the amount of recommended mixture for putting the tint up. Make sure you have all of this amount handy at any given time.Step 2:Measure the windows in you are going to tint in large blocks. When you purchase the tint material, purchase the material from a professional tint shop... it's better quality and a bit thicker than what you find at the local autoshop/wally world. Purchase three times the amount you need. You will need the practice.Step 3:Clean the windows with the solution. If you are having any problems with getting the window clean, take some bottled soda water and some newspaper... that will take almost anything off. BTW - that's a secret in the tint trade.Step 4:Cut the tint in the size of block you will need, plus about 3 inches extra. Keep a very sharp razor blade handy at all times, as well as a backup.Step 5:cut the tint down to the size of the window you want to tint, leave about 2 inches all around. Make sure there is no wind or tint in a garage.Step 6:Soak the window with the solution and lay the tint on the outside of the window with the peel-off side facing you. Using a very high wattage hair dryer or a heat gun, use a low air flow to shrink the edges just enough to remove any air pockets you find. You may not have to do this with the side windows. Remember, be liberal with the solution... worry about the cleanup later. Also, you will want to make sure you are using distilled bottled water... if not, you will find small particles in your tint later.Step 7:Here's the tricky part. Figure out the exact size of the window from edge to edge (even inside the felt track) and cut it down exactly to that size. If you mess up, get another piece... don't try to save what's been messed up.Step 8:With the help of a friend for the very large pieces, remove the film with two hands applying equal pressure in both directions. If you don't, it will wrinkle the tint material and you will see a bubble you cannot get out of the tint.Step 9:If you've made it this far, congrats... you may have what it takes to be a professional tint installer. Roll the window down just a bit so you can stick your hand through. Soak the inside of the window. Place the top edge along the window line, just above by about 5mm. Apply more solution to the outside of the tint while working your way down the window. Trust me, you cannot soak the window enough, so use it to your hearts content.Step 10:Slide the tint carefully to one side applying pressure against the inside of the glass... this will give you enough room to tuck in the tint to the trim. Do the same for the other side. Roll the window up (very carfully) to get to the bottom piece. You will want to have about half an inch going into the bottom part of the trim.Step 11:Squeegee like hell. Be a perfectionist... you see some water... Squeegee! Check it from both sides while constantly making sure the tint is lined up pefectly. Apply more solution to the film if you need lubrication to squeegee.One window with preperation and install should take about 1 hour to do. For the back window you will want to plan at least 5 hours though if it's your first time. I expect you to screw up at least three times, if you don't... I'll be shocked.My recomendation, once you have done the sides... stop. Get a professional to do the back window. Back in 89 I installed tint for a living... it's a pain in the arse.</blockquote>

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