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cstm68 · 02-06-2008, 02:35 PM

where can i get a do-it-yourself window tint kit? i would like to tint thr door windows of my DD to match the rear window

**88JRFAN** · 02-06-2008, 02:37 PM

Should Be Able To Buy Some At An Auto Parts Store.

OlChev67 · 02-06-2008, 03:09 PM

yeah, I got mine at advance auto, and it turned out alright, the only problems were my cutting and little nicks in the glass. clean the glass well and use a good razor blade to cut it. make it a little big and trim it down. It would probably be easiest to have the windows out, but I didnt.

cstm68 · 02-06-2008, 03:13 PM

about how much is itv

70c10 · 02-06-2008, 09:21 PM

This kit is precut for our trucks. Maybe he will sell you only the pieces you need. These are idiot proof!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...073881104&rd=1

**hilljob26** · 02-06-2008, 10:26 PM

i never could tint my own windows,always had something go wrong,but those kits are idiot prrof,well almost,i tried one and ended up having someone else do it.i thought it would have been easier to do with the windos out and laying flat,but the guy said that if you do that all the dust just sits on there,so i ecomend doing them in the truck

72BlckButy · 02-06-2008, 10:30 PM

They run around $15-$25, and is really easy to install. Just have a squirt bottle of soap water on hand, and make sure to keep everything wet until you find your final placement, and then squeege away!

OlChev67 · 02-08-2008, 02:31 AM

it seems like it would be worth it to get the precut ones, the worst part is cutting it out,still not too bad, and if its only $23, that is about how much it costs to buy the tint for all the windows from the parts store.

BigSky71 · 02-08-2008, 02:38 AM

I had my windows tinted while they were out of the truck. If I had to do it again I would tint them with the windows already installed because I scratched my new tint in a few places when I was reinstalling the side windows. Back glass was easy but the sides took me a long time to re-install with many cuss words!

shifty · 02-08-2008, 05:32 AM

If you go to Home Depot, they sell window tint there.

But seriously? Last truck I had professionally tinted with a lifetime warranty on tint and workmanship was $60. Why spend $30 on tint, and then buy the other supplies (squeegee, razors, etc.) only to have a DIY-home job, when you could pay $50-60 to get your truck tinted by a pro and have a killer job? $20-30 difference isn't a lot of change, I could save that up by bringing my lunch to work 4 days in a row.

I guess after working at a stereo and tint shop when I was younger, I saw one too many "home DIY jobs" gone bad. It's hell to cut tint out once it's stuck to your window, it's messy, it's nasty, and we would charge people more to remove the tint than to lay it on.

I'm all about doing things yourself to save money. However, after being in the business and seeing what the typical home job comes out like, this is NOT one of the places I would skimp.

72BlckButy · 02-08-2008, 12:02 PM

I couldn't agree more...

02-06-2008, 02:35 PM	#1
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	window tinting. where can i get a do-it-yourself window tint kit? i would like to tint thr door windows of my DD to match the rear window __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

02-06-2008, 02:37 PM	#2
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: window tinting. Should Be Able To Buy Some At An Auto Parts Store. __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

02-06-2008, 03:09 PM	#3
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: window tinting. yeah, I got mine at advance auto, and it turned out alright, the only problems were my cutting and little nicks in the glass. clean the glass well and use a good razor blade to cut it. make it a little big and trim it down. It would probably be easiest to have the windows out, but I didnt.

02-06-2008, 03:13 PM	#4
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: window tinting. about how much is itv __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

02-06-2008, 09:21 PM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: window tinting. This kit is precut for our trucks. Maybe he will sell you only the pieces you need. These are idiot proof! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...073881104&rd=1 __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-06-2008, 10:26 PM	#6
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	Re: window tinting. i never could tint my own windows,always had something go wrong,but those kits are idiot prrof,well almost,i tried one and ended up having someone else do it.i thought it would have been easier to do with the windos out and laying flat,but the guy said that if you do that all the dust just sits on there,so i ecomend doing them in the truck __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

02-06-2008, 10:30 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: window tinting. They run around $15-$25, and is really easy to install. Just have a squirt bottle of soap water on hand, and make sure to keep everything wet until you find your final placement, and then squeege away! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-08-2008, 02:31 AM	#8
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: window tinting. it seems like it would be worth it to get the precut ones, the worst part is cutting it out,still not too bad, and if its only $23, that is about how much it costs to buy the tint for all the windows from the parts store.

02-08-2008, 02:38 AM	#9
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: window tinting. I had my windows tinted while they were out of the truck. If I had to do it again I would tint them with the windows already installed because I scratched my new tint in a few places when I was reinstalling the side windows. Back glass was easy but the sides took me a long time to re-install with many cuss words! __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

02-08-2008, 05:32 AM	#10
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: window tinting. If you go to Home Depot, they sell window tint there. But seriously? Last truck I had professionally tinted with a lifetime warranty on tint and workmanship was $60. Why spend $30 on tint, and then buy the other supplies (squeegee, razors, etc.) only to have a DIY-home job, when you could pay $50-60 to get your truck tinted by a pro and have a killer job? $20-30 difference isn't a lot of change, I could save that up by bringing my lunch to work 4 days in a row. I guess after working at a stereo and tint shop when I was younger, I saw one too many "home DIY jobs" gone bad. It's hell to cut tint out once it's stuck to your window, it's messy, it's nasty, and we would charge people more to remove the tint than to lay it on. I'm all about doing things yourself to save money. However, after being in the business and seeing what the typical home job comes out like, this is NOT one of the places I would skimp. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-08-2008, 12:02 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: window tinting. I couldn't agree more... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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