Window TInts

1. pubert Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 South Shields Posts: 521 orange Peugeot 106 with black vtr wheels

   #1 16th January 2007, 16:52

   Was just wondering what people thought about buying the stuff and doing it yourself?
   
   or does it not look anywhere near as good? and be better getting it done professionally??
   
   was also wondering, if any-one from round the Newcastle area could do them if i bought the stuff??
   
   cheers
2. puzzledzippy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2005 woking United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3153 audi a4 2.8 quattro sport

   #2 16th January 2007, 17:43

   i done mine myself and they have come out great,just buy the pre cut stuff
   a few people have asked where i got it done and they seem suprised when i say i did it
   
   
   
   
   
   heres another pic from the side where you can see the tint better
   
   
   
   hope this helps
3. bul69 Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2006 doncaster Posts: 467 forte 1.1i (legend)

   #3 16th January 2007, 18:00

   is it easy to do?
4. Andy_S Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 Derby Posts: 1548 Saxo VTS

   #4 16th January 2007, 18:09

   I did mine mineself aswell, except i took the windows out and bought a big roll of it, i then applied it then cut around the window 2 size.
   
   It wasnt hard, i found doin it my way was alot easier than using the pre cut stuff, maybe because i left the windows in when i tried using it.
5. dingle Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2007 forfar Posts: 631 mk1 white saxo vts

   #5 16th January 2007, 19:52

   it's easy to do if u take ur time and u know how just use plenty of soapy water
6. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #6 16th January 2007, 20:02

   id go to the pros mate, tints window tinting in washington are quite good and only take about 4 hours to do
7. Mick1989 L-plater Joined: Oct 2006 Kent Posts: 73 Ford Focus 1.6 16v Ebony Black

   #7 16th January 2007, 20:07

   I am gonna get mine do professionally; i reckon it looks better, although if you know exactly what your doing; it can look just as good. How dark are you gonna go at the front? as it is illegal now
8. pubert Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 South Shields Posts: 521 orange Peugeot 106 with black vtr wheels

   #8 16th January 2007, 20:09

   was thinking dark smoke on the front, light smoke on the front
   
   and the thing about getting the professionals to do it, is that it costs £180, whereas i canget the stuff for about £20, and give somebody £20 and some cans to just do the back one and save myself a bit money
9. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #9 16th January 2007, 20:19

   well do that mate if they know what there doing and dod a good job why not
10. Bailey1124 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Leigh-on-Sea, Essex Posts: 823 Black AC Schnitzer BMW Coupe

    #10 17th January 2007, 02:47

    if u need window tints doing, let me know. Lifetime guarentee n if the police tell u to remove them, then we'll refit them free of charge
11. mattchewone Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2006 West Sussex Posts: 5769 Passat Oil Burner

    #11 17th January 2007, 09:40

    Is there a guide on here on how to fit and prepare the windows? Was thinking about doing it myself as its cheaper.
12. DevilDamo Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 13761

    #12 17th January 2007, 10:20

    There are guides on the internet and I think they're also mentioned in the Haynes Saxo modifying manual.
    
    Remember to get the Clio internal seals when putting the tinted windows back in.
13. ollie_eastcoast L-plater Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 49

    #13 19th January 2007, 17:00

    Iv just found window tint spray...has anyone used it and is it any good? its under a tenner so i might give it a go before i think about spending 100's or takin on the proper joob maself.
14. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #14 19th January 2007, 17:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ollie_eastcoast Iv just found window tint spray...has anyone used it and is it any good? its under a tenner so i might give it a go before i think about spending 100's or takin on the proper joob maself.

    Would try that on a bit of scrap glass first mate. Could end up a rite mess. To be honest i wouldnt think it would be much good for a tenner. Mite be wrong thou.