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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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has any one tried tinting the windows yourself?

i don't know if it's any thing as close to puting a protection film on an ipad/iphone
Old Jan 8, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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it is different
Old Jan 8, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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saw this on youtube. it isnt me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BscsOpqo6e4

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nre4b-3YOc

hope that helps
Old Jan 8, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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Its a pain in the ___, especially in the somewhat cramped areas of the tC. It's a lot different then putting the film on your phone, but has similarities. If you feel you can do it, go for it.
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i mean the way to push out the bubble with a squeege. i don't know why that guy put it on the outside........ but i'd assume to:
1) remove door panel
2) make a mold of the shape of the window so you can cut the film for a perfect edge in the end
3) squirt the window with a special solution
4) apply the tint
5) use a squeege to push out the air bubbles
6) cut the film using the mold of the window for that perfect cut in the end...
7) let it dry
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When i had my windows tinted they cut them from the outside (never got the fronts tinted) so i guess it was easier for them than having to sit in the back of the car with little spacer to work with
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