window tint!

1. ReecePuG106 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Braintree Posts: 102 peugeot 106

   #1 8th March 2010, 12:09

   ive just baught myself some window tint film off of ebay. i got 1mx3m for £6.50! i figured il save a bomb by getting it myself rather than paying a place to do it.
   now ive got it, im completely confused.
   firstly, how do you take your rear side windows out? i have a pug 106 xn, and it has the same windows as a saxo as far as i can tell.
   and secondly how does the tint stay down? i thought it would be sticky on one side, but its not, its just a layer of film.
   if anyone has any tips/ siggestions for me that would be much appreciated.
   
   thanks,
   Reece
2. P90PTS Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 4154

   #2 8th March 2010, 12:27

   The biggest tip i have is learn to post in the right section!
3. gazwhittle Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Wigan Posts: 2820 Citroen C2 Rthym Soon to be VT* upgrade.

   #3 8th March 2010, 12:29

   hahahahaha.
   
   /thread /move
4. wardy1010 Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Birtley Posts: 161 Silver Citroen Saxo mk1

   #4 8th March 2010, 14:02

   it says use water so i'm guessing its got something to do with that ... haven't done it myself yet but i was reading about how to do it
5. lukee_VTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 462

   #5 8th March 2010, 14:11

   post in the problem and queries section dude
6. user_40844 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Lancashire Posts: 418 r.i.p furio..... now a vtr (y)

   #6 8th March 2010, 18:09

   c if u cn get some1 to move the thread... but it mite b a warm water n smooth kinda job
7. jaytay Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 birmingham Posts: 858 saxo vtr 2000 black modified

   #7 8th March 2010, 18:11

   ur biggest problem is gettin the air bubbles out dont want it lookin like a bloody aero to be honest wudnt bother mate
8. DevilDamo Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 13761

   #8 8th March 2010, 22:56

   When people attempt tinting themselves (for the first time), it never goes according to plan and the time/money they waste, they then wish they'd have gone somewhere to have them done professionally. Hehe!
9. ReecePuG106 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Braintree Posts: 102 peugeot 106

   #9 11th March 2010, 11:52

   im doing it with a guy down my road thats done it on his car, and his looks real good. but all i need it a squeege, soapy water, and a stanley knife. looking forward to blacked out windows!
10. lizza Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 chirk, wrexham Posts: 479 1.4 mrk 1

    #10 11th March 2010, 12:00

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ReecePuG106 ive just baught myself some window tint film off of ebay. i got 1mx3m for £6.50! i figured il save a bomb by getting it myself rather than paying a place to do it. now ive got it, im completely confused. firstly, how do you take your rear side windows out? i have a pug 106 xn, and it has the same windows as a saxo as far as i can tell. and secondly how does the tint stay down? i thought it would be sticky on one side, but its not, its just a layer of film. if anyone has any tips/ siggestions for me that would be much appreciated. thanks, Reece

    tbh if you cant work out how to get it to stick to the window then i wouldnt even attempt it.
    im not saying im perfect but i can work my way around fixing a car well and even i would not attempt to tint my own windows
11. LeeBBH Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Maidstone Posts: 860 Mk6 Fiesta Zetec S

    #11 11th March 2010, 12:00

    In response to your original question, there are 3 torx bits on the inside of the rear side windows, undo them.
12. user_41025 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 grimsby Posts: 1421 citron saxo vtr 1.6i

    #12 11th March 2010, 18:19

    get some one to do it for you because you dont sound like you have a clue lol
13. k_singh91 Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 manchester Posts: 420 white mk1 saxo 1.1 x

    #13 11th March 2010, 19:38

    i tinted my saxo myself, if you look at the tint closely enough there is a side that peels of and then your left with a sticky side to your tint film, use soapy water and apply the tint, push out the water from the center outwards and it will stick to you window.
    
    doing the rear quarters is easy, its the back that's the problem!
14. mc_neat Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 ilkeston/derbyshire Posts: 220 Saxo VTS Punto Sporting

    #14 12th March 2010, 20:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by k_singh91 i tinted my saxo myself, if you look at the tint closely enough there is a side that peels of and then your left with a sticky side to your tint film, use soapy water and apply the tint, push out the water from the center outwards and it will stick to you window. doing the rear quarters is easy, its the back that's the problem!

    ye cos you have to heat shrink it to the shape of your rear window..not easy and will not go according to plan first time..trust me ..
15. jaytay Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 birmingham Posts: 858 saxo vtr 2000 black modified

    #15 12th March 2010, 21:20

    also you can look forward to pc plod pullin ya if to dark thats why i cant be bothered with tints anymore to be honest
16. k_singh91 Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 manchester Posts: 420 white mk1 saxo 1.1 x

    #16 12th March 2010, 22:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mc_neat ye cos you have to heat shrink it to the shape of your rear window..not easy and will not go according to plan first time..trust me ..

    yh i tried with a heat gun and failed i blame the heat gun, it didnt get that hot tbh
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jaytay also you can look forward to pc plod pullin ya if to dark thats why i cant be bothered with tints anymore to be honest

    there's no limit on the rear three windows mate..
17. chris59 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 wiltshire Posts: 154 02 plate 1.1 saxo desire

    #17 12th March 2010, 22:14

    I'm saving up to get mine done properly not a lot of money because if i did it wrong or something I'd see that mistake every time i looked at my car lol.
    tint is fine past the b pillar or in other words behind the driver though isn't it jaytay
18. jaytay Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 birmingham Posts: 858 saxo vtr 2000 black modified

    #18 12th March 2010, 22:17

    yeh can av side and back done limo but fronts ur askin for a nice sixty pound fine and peeling em off at the roadside trust me got the court letter to prove it lol
19. redlinerdj Established Member Joined: May 2008 Birmingham Posts: 1021 Camm'd 1.1 FTW!

    #19 12th March 2010, 22:18

    watch some videos on tinting first.... trust me it will help you out alot!! water and talcen powder, a credit card and a sharp knife or stanley blade is all you need!! lol...