Do you know that tinting your car
windows can help prevent skin tanning, skin cancer by preventing harmful UV
rays. Tinting your car windows is not a herculean task, you could contact companies that provide window tinting services or you could apply them yourseld. All you need to do is
to choose the right window tint for your car and apply them carefully by
following these five simple steps.
Things You Will Need
l Window cleaning solution
l Single edged razor blade
l Squeegee
l Tint film
l Lint Free cloth
l Paper towel
Things to Remember
l You will need to start by tinting
smallest flat windows. In this way you will get used to working with the window
film.
l Try to apply the window film in a
place which is dust free, well lit.
l Do not crease the film.
l Wet your fingertips to prevent
fingerprints on the film.
l Apply the window tint when the
temperature is between 40 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit.
l Do not use ammonia products such as
vinegar to clean the windows before or after applying.
l When you are trimming the film do not
press the knife as it may damage the glass.
l After applying the tint do not roll
down your window for two days.
Step 1: Look for Car Tinting Regulations in Your Country
Most countries have stringent traffic
rules pertaining to the dark tinted front windows. This is because it would be
difficult to identify hit and run drivers. Search online or contact a local
dealer to find out more about car tinting regulations in
your state or country.
Step 2: Decide the Type of Window Tint
Window tints come in a wide range of
colors and different intensity of shades. They also come in different finishes
such as transparent, metallic and mirrored. OEM tinted glass is a tint within
the glass. This glass comes as a factory fitted option and are built to be very durable. It comes in a
mild tint and is legal in countries which emphasize strict laws. However OEM
tinted glass is very expensive to replace if broken. So look into your owner’s
manual to find out whether your car comes with factory fitted OEM glass in this
case you need not tint your car window. A coating tint is a solution which is
applied to the existing glass by spraying. This tint lasts longer than film
tinting but is hard to get.
Step 3: Clean your Car Windows
If you want the film to stick to the
glass properly you need to clean the inner and outer side of the glass window
thoroughly. Spray window cleaning solution to the glass and use a squeegee
instead of a sponge to clean it. You might have to clean the window repeatedly
to remove the dirt otherwise it would lead to the formation of air bubbles on
the film. Clean the gasket which holds the window in place and use a razor
blade to scrape off any residue.
Step 4: Pre-cut the Film
First off you need to measure the
amount of film required by unrolling the film into the inside of the window.
Use a single edged razor blade to trim the film to the required size. Make sure
that you leave one extra inch on each side so that the entire window will be
covered. Position the film in a manner such that the straight bottom edge
extends a quarter of an inch below the top of the inside casket. Use a knife to
trip the vertical edges of the film and lower the window by two inches and trim
the film to fit the shape of the window.
Step 5: Apply the Window Tint
l Apply the film liner and spray the
application solution to the inside the window.
l Peel of the film liner and spray the
application solution on the exposed adhesive.
l Use a squeegee to wipe the solution
off the glass so that the glue sticks back to the window as it dries.
l Position the window film onto the
adhesive side facing the glass.
l Place it inside the window by
starting with the big edge.
l Keep the other side of the film away
from the window.
l Use a squeegee to press the film into
the glass starting from the middle out.
l Squeeze your way outward so that
there is no chance of air bubble formation.
l Apply more pressure to the squeegee
as the film grabs the glass.
l Roll up the window and continue
placing the film into position.
l Push the water and soap to the edge
using the squeegee.
l Use a paper towel or a lint free
cloth to remove excess water.
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