Starletmeech Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Out of curiosity, has any one film tinted their starlet?I can see that the sides would be easy but how bout the rear windscreen is it hard? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keirz Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 very very hard dude. i tried on my brothers old car and its really dodgy to do. you get it looking ok then bubbles just start appering.get it done pro in my opinion. mine are still perfect 2 years on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul w Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 DO NOT DO IT YOURSELF!!!!!!!It WILL be wank and look very stupid,probably end up costing you for a pro anyway to sort the mess that your likely to make of it!Not saying you're gonna be crap at it but i've done a few windows before and it aint easy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keirz Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 preach to that paul. i paid about £130ish to get it done pro. i would pay that every time rather than screw about with self tint stuff. it takes major skill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Do it cheap do it twice Remember that, I would never attempt tints myself especially the rear windscreenLeave it to the pros Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul w Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 LOL, sparky's nickin catchphrases now,it looks a piece of piss but how often have you seen other folks shite attempts at it.The secret is lots of soapy water, a pin,a good squeegie and a stanley blade and lots and lots of practice and patience! I'd use a pro every time for the little amount it'll cost,if they mess it up then they gotta do it again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza_Ragger Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 If you own a heat gun its a simple job with a bit of patience.you want some baby shampoo mixed with water.Meths to clean the glass.Moddeling knife to trim the tint.The rear screen will want to be done in 2 or 3 strips, you apply the film on the outside of the glass, trim it etc.Then peel it off, remove the backing film , and apply to the inside of the glass.Use a heat gun to mould it slightly, it will form hard curves easier.Cut the rear window film into 3 strips and but them up to the rear de-mister lines in the glass.Do it carefully and yo wont notice the joins.Just make sure you have a clean , dust free board to lay the tint on whilst youre peeling the backing off.Any dust that settles on either the adhesive side of the tint OR the glass itself, will become noticeable especially with darker tint films Dont crease the film either as it will put crease lines in it which again will notice when youve applied it.Most of all, buy quality film .OR pay a pro lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 LOL, sparky's nickin catchphrases now, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starletmeech Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 yeah i was going to do pro, and i am quite handy with sticking so thought i'd check it out Get all 5 done pro then Cheers guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 5?Thought tinting the fronts is illegal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 You can get the fronts done to a maximum of 17.5% or so..Pro for me too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza_Ragger Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 17.5% lol pointless.I did mine limo black the rear 2 sides and rear screen.Its that dark inside now the fronts look tinted too Good for those dogging sessions Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starletmeech Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 I'm sure you can go above 17.5% or is it VAT free light?It's £180 full and like £130 for the rear so i think the extra £50 is probs worth it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keirz Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 if you want an idea of what it will look like check my thread. i have dark on the rear, medium on the back sides and light on the fronts. looks more blended in. and i was told mine are legal. but cant confirm this mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garbla900 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 you cant get the front windscreen done at all. ive just had mine done. i got limo on the back three and the legal 17.5% on the front it aint worth paying for it it just looks like it dirty glass. and if you havent realy done it before i would say leave it to pros. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gotboost? Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 There's a first time for everything. I learnt through trial and error. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 There's a first time for everything. I learnt through trial and error. Same here. I know I said I'd go pro last time but I did all our old GT's myself apart from the rear screen and they didn't look bad at all, only cost £30 all in. So i did the front two on my own car too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wchtim Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 someone do starlet wndows tint in coventry for 80 for sure for back 3 windows....But i have done tinting for my last car, and it was great, no bubbles....Just need to do it really carefully and quick!! Make sure you use a really sharp blade to cut the tint,....If you dont have heat guy, just use hair dryer instead!!!Good Luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonewiththewind Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 the easiest thing to do if u was gunna do it yourself is to buy heatshrink film off the net and watch a how to video on youtube it seems easy enough Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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