I have completely lost my mind
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I have completely lost my mind
I saw a pre-cut tint kit online last night...now I know i've lost it
I'm thinking about tinting my own car...
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Willfulone
I'm thinking about tinting my own car...
Peace
Willfulone
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Okay......step back and take a deep breath. If you can call a Forum member ("Sponsor") do so and do so promptly. You clearly need an intervention. Donot, I repeat donot pick up a sharp object during this time.....
Seriously, I have this image of seeing a vette running down the street with the tint film, and the little air bubbles throughout. If you want the tint, cool...but go Pro - Bro.
Happy 4th.
Seriously, I have this image of seeing a vette running down the street with the tint film, and the little air bubbles throughout. If you want the tint, cool...but go Pro - Bro.
Happy 4th.
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I'll tear the motor out of EG's car before attempting to tint my own windows....and trust me they need it badly! Good luck!
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Unless you really know how to put that stuff on, I'd let a pro do it. Have seen a lot of really crummy tint jobs running around.
and wait this one out. Good Luck!
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Originally Posted by TomZ
Messed up the quote but you get the point.. 
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Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty
If you want the tint, cool...but go Pro - Bro.
Last edited by Yello95; Jul 1, 2006 at 10:36 AM.
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Dude -- 2 hours and $130 at a tint shop versus all afternoon and $50 in materials to do it yourself. And I won't even comment on the likelihood of the whole job becoming a DIY pain in the ****.
Tinting and Proctology are two skills best left to trained professionals.
Tinting and Proctology are two skills best left to trained professionals.
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Originally Posted by rcs128
Dude -- 2 hours and $130 at a tint shop versus all afternoon and $50 in materials to do it yourself. And I won't even comment on the likelihood of the whole job becoming a DIY pain in the ****.
Tinting and Proctology are two skills best left to trained professionals.
Tinting and Proctology are two skills best left to trained professionals.
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Tinting and Proctology are two skills best left to trained professionals.
Very funny but true!!!!!
Take it from me I used to do this as a part time gig many years ago...Very frustrating as well as difficult. With the prices that they are charging today it is well worth the dollars spent to have a professional do it.
If you choose to do it yourself please have pictures!!!! It might be fun to look at!!!!
Good Luck!
Very funny but true!!!!!
Take it from me I used to do this as a part time gig many years ago...Very frustrating as well as difficult. With the prices that they are charging today it is well worth the dollars spent to have a professional do it.
If you choose to do it yourself please have pictures!!!! It might be fun to look at!!!!
Good Luck!
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Originally Posted by Willfulone
I saw a pre-cut tint kit online last night...now I know i've lost it
I'm thinking about tinting my own car...
Peace
Willfulone
[/QUOTE=Willfulone] .....I have completely lost my mind
I'm thinking about tinting my own car...
Peace
Willfulone
[/QUOTE=Willfulone] .....I have completely lost my mind
.....Yes...yes you have 
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I did it on a car many years ago - now admittedly the materials are much better - but talk about a frustrating afternoon to tint a couple of windows, no way for me! I agree with the others, this is a job better left to the pros!
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Originally Posted by rcs128
Dude -- 2 hours and $130 at a tint shop versus all afternoon and $50 in materials to do it yourself. And I won't even comment on the likelihood of the whole job becoming a DIY pain in the ****.
Tinting and Proctology are two skills best left to trained professionals.
Tinting and Proctology are two skills best left to trained professionals.
