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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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I'm going to have the glass out of my doors pretty soon, and was wondering if that roll tint stuff at autozone is any good? I'll be working with just the glass, if the windows out of the door, can it be made to look good? I'm fairly mechanically skilled, and pretty meticulous.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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It is cheaper quality stuff for sure. Probably not worth it in the end, I wouldn't unless I only had 20 dollars.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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Yea its not as thick as the stuff the pros get in those giant rolls. Im sure it will come out fine if you do it yourself, the only problem may be longevity. I mean it might not last as long/hold up as well as heavier stuff. It may start to turn into those huge ugly bubbles in a short time. Also it may start to get scratches / nicks sooner. I had mine done professionally, and i have a habit of taking off my seatbelt fast and ive thrown it up and its hit the window a few times and nicked my tint in a few places. I think i paid 40 a window, for the driver and passenger windows...
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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Gotcha, I think I"ll try it on a spare piece of glass first, then if I don't like my results, I'll get it professionally done.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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i would jsut save alittle longer and get it done, plus you'll have a lifetime warranty as long as you go to a good shop
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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yea i got my sides done for $52.00 and this pretty professional place and i have a lifetime warranty.. just save and get it done somewhere
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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I did my own tint once on a eclipse and it turned out good. But after about a year it really started fading and turning a different color than what i had originaly bought. Oh yeah i purchased the tint at Auto Zone.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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Trus Me NO!! that tint sucks major *** mang! it turns purple after a while and gets major bubbles. Llamar FTW!
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yeah. you can find a shop to do it dirt cheap. and know the job is done right.
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It would look very good as long as u dont get the ink based tint..it tends to change colors after a while..The mineral based tint isnt supposed to change colors..
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