Guess What Advanced Auto Sells Now!
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Deezul_AwT
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35%. Virginia law has 50% front, 35% rear, but I wanted the same percentage all the way around. My Impala has 35% all around, but looks "lighter" since the car is black and the interior is gray. I'm sure the GP will look darker with a black interior.
GR8racingfool
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LOL
Rear window tint does not bubble from using your rear defroster. It bubbles cause its low quality film.
if your going to keep the car for many years, what ever you get or what ever you do, make sure the film going on is metallic window film. It reflects UV rays better, and does not allow sunlight to break it down, like you see when it turns purple and bubbles.
Thats what all the Asian shops use here, so we call it "China Tint" around here.
I had a guy do my car with commercial grade film, the rear window done in one full piece for $100.00. Other shops...$200.00+ for stuff they cant and wont stand behind. I stripped out all the old purple tint from my GTP that the previous owner had in there, and cleaned every window myself before taking it in.
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Rear window tint does not bubble from using your rear defroster. It bubbles cause its low quality film.
if your going to keep the car for many years, what ever you get or what ever you do, make sure the film going on is metallic window film. It reflects UV rays better, and does not allow sunlight to break it down, like you see when it turns purple and bubbles.
Thats what all the Asian shops use here, so we call it "China Tint" around here.
I had a guy do my car with commercial grade film, the rear window done in one full piece for $100.00. Other shops...$200.00+ for stuff they cant and wont stand behind. I stripped out all the old purple tint from my GTP that the previous owner had in there, and cleaned every window myself before taking it in.
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Deezul_AwT
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I'm not sure about that metallic part. Metallic film can interfere with a rear window antenna. It can interfere with its ability to pick up stations. I had to pay a bit extra when I had my Impala done, about $30-$40 for the non metallic brand of tint.
Deezul_AwT
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Update on the tint I bought from eBay.
I got it installed on my front windows of my F150. It's not as easy as it looks, but this was also the first vehicle I tried this on. Corners are difficult, even with their tool. My F150 isn't a show car, so I really don't car. I don't have bubbles either, nor is the tint crocked. From 10 feet away, you wouldn't know it's home installed. Up close though, you'll seem some cracks and creases. I'm still getting the hang of it. I'll put a set on my Grand Prix next, then move onto my wife's Mustang. The only thing that's going to give me real worries is the rear window, since it's so big. But if you do do it yourself, get the kit that Tint Pro sells, and consider picking up a second bottle of of spray from you Advanced Auto or Autozone. I wasn't stingy with it, but I could have used a lot more and probably avoided most of the creasing. All and all, 3 cars for under $100, and they aren't show cars? I'd say I got a pretty good deal. My truck, if it starts to peal I'll just take it all off. I'll be keeping it for several more years, but the tint was just a treat. My GP I only anticipate having for 3-4 years, at which point my Impala becomes my daily driver. So I'm not worried about it.
I got it installed on my front windows of my F150. It's not as easy as it looks, but this was also the first vehicle I tried this on. Corners are difficult, even with their tool. My F150 isn't a show car, so I really don't car. I don't have bubbles either, nor is the tint crocked. From 10 feet away, you wouldn't know it's home installed. Up close though, you'll seem some cracks and creases. I'm still getting the hang of it. I'll put a set on my Grand Prix next, then move onto my wife's Mustang. The only thing that's going to give me real worries is the rear window, since it's so big. But if you do do it yourself, get the kit that Tint Pro sells, and consider picking up a second bottle of of spray from you Advanced Auto or Autozone. I wasn't stingy with it, but I could have used a lot more and probably avoided most of the creasing. All and all, 3 cars for under $100, and they aren't show cars? I'd say I got a pretty good deal. My truck, if it starts to peal I'll just take it all off. I'll be keeping it for several more years, but the tint was just a treat. My GP I only anticipate having for 3-4 years, at which point my Impala becomes my daily driver. So I'm not worried about it.
BADAZGTP
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When you pull the clear film of the tint, your spaying the sticky side of the tint too right. If not do that. It keeps the tint from sticking to itself and adds a little weight so it don't try and roll back up on you. Don't waste your money on that tint spray. All I use is a little dish detergant mixed with water. Works really good and helps slide it into place on the window. Also when you start to pull the clear film off, spray your fingers. Keep them from sticking to the tint and not leave finger prints. Hey, practice makes perfect. Won't get good at it until you start doing it.
Bogers99GTP
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GILA in reality is a more of a brand than a company. Solutia INC. owns Gila and LLUMAR window tinting. They also make aviation hydraulic fluids, solvents and rubber chemicals(Flexsys). Flexsys products can be found in virtually every tire made today. Pretty cool when one company makes so much stuff.
GR8racingfool
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My antenna is in my rear window along with the rear defroster elements and I still sport a stock head unit.
No problems here with anything.
If you paid more for non metallic...you got taken advantage up.
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GTPJOE90
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i agree my headunit and stuff are amazing and i pick up everything and my rear defroster and my antenna is in my rear window.....
Berger
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I tried to apply the tint from tint-pro (e-bay) last night and it was such a waste of money the tint isnt pre-cut its just scored, its thin and cheap its the same stuff I can go to wal-mart and get and its a real pita to mess with. If you want your windows done do it right and pay a pro.
beastin1
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I've gotten the point and have taken notes....I've been around long enough to know the pros are using the same amount of fingers as I am, they just know the tricks, but do they care whether or not the end result is perfect or are they just thinking about quittin' time so they can knock back a few cold ones?....that's why I always try to do everything my self....ask alot of questions before hand and take my time, when I'm finished I'm much happier than if I paid some body to do it for me.
BADAZGTP
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And that has been our point the whole time. Some think they can just put it in there and it will turn out perfect. It takes time and practice. Heck I have been doing it for many years and learn a new trick just about every time. Nothing that can be learned from reading the instructions on the box. A little helpful, yes. Will it make it turn out perfect, no. Same goes for you Beastin, if you have any questions on it, pm me. Not to try and cut anyone else out from it, but it seems when we are trying to help each other, others want to be negative about trying something new and doing it yourself.
Deezul_AwT
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My first attempt doesn't look perfect, but it looks a heck of lot better than I've seen some. You get close, yeah, you'll see creases. But I don't have bubbles, and I cleaned the surfaces well before applying them. Have to learn somewhere. And since none of the cars are show cars, I don't car if it's perfect. I just don't want huge bubbles.
vailskier3
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deezul...do you think you got creases because its just bound to happen if you do it yourself, or do you think you just rushed it a little??? i just really want to do this, and i'm afraid i would get frustrated and rush it because i want it done really bad. I know that I could take my time if I could get it done in a full day though. I would take it window by window and take breaks in between them. Think thats a good idea?
BADAZGTP
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That is exactly what you need to do. Take your time and do it window by window. Don't get frustrated or it will give you hell the whole time. It can be done in a day. Start off with the smallest and easiest windows first. This will give you a little practice with it and give you a feel for how it works. The hardest is going to be the rear window. Just read through all these post on this thread. we put some good tips in here to help ya out. Ask whatever questions you have before you start and we'll help you out as much as we can to make it easier for you. To help from getting creases, spray the window really well and as you pull the clear film off the tint itself, spray the back side of the tint heavily also. this will cause the tint not to stick to itself. Practice makes perfect and it might not turn out the way you want the first time, but take your time and it can come out alot better than what you think.