Pre-cut window tint
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SYO237
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Re: Pre-cut window tint
Hmm...actually found a place local to me down the road. Claims they use Llumar tint for their precut kits. Threw them an email to see whats up.
http://www.floridacustomtinting.com/default.asp
Hmm...actually found a place local to me down the road. Claims they use Llumar tint for their precut kits. Threw them an email to see whats up.
http://www.floridacustomtinting.com/default.asp
Re: Pre-cut window tint
I hate to sound like a jerk but pay someone to tint it for you.Most big name tint shops give a lifetime on there work.I have all of mine done at pro tint here none have had a problem and my trucks tint is 12 years old.The purple color tint is cheap tint its purple when its new.
I hate to sound like a jerk but pay someone to tint it for you.Most big name tint shops give a lifetime on there work.I have all of mine done at pro tint here none have had a problem and my trucks tint is 12 years old.The purple color tint is cheap tint its purple when its new.
SYO237
SyTy Registry
Re: Pre-cut window tint
Thanks but no thanks. I have to peel off the old tint and Im not paying hundreds of dollars to someone when I am fully capable of doing it myself.
The tint on the truck started out not purple and has turned over over time, it did not start out purple, I assure you. I'll more than happy to take a nice pic of the door windows where the glass was rolled up into the seam and didnt get sun exposure and is still the gray color, while the rest that was exposed has turned purple.
The link I posted about doesnt provide pre-cut kits for the S-15 body style unfortunately, so the search continues.
Thanks but no thanks. I have to peel off the old tint and Im not paying hundreds of dollars to someone when I am fully capable of doing it myself.
The tint on the truck started out not purple and has turned over over time, it did not start out purple, I assure you. I'll more than happy to take a nice pic of the door windows where the glass was rolled up into the seam and didnt get sun exposure and is still the gray color, while the rest that was exposed has turned purple.
The link I posted about doesnt provide pre-cut kits for the S-15 body style unfortunately, so the search continues.
1madgumby
New member
Re: Pre-cut window tint
I gave good quality tint away at Nats. here is the Ebay link to the guys, really nice guys also. I have it on mine & vary happy with it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
I gave good quality tint away at Nats. here is the Ebay link to the guys, really nice guys also. I have it on mine & vary happy with it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
SYO237
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Ruddell
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Re: Pre-cut window tint
I bought a couple rolls of %20 from Canadian tire. I admit it can be a PITA to deal with peeling the clear plastic off and fitting it to the window but the key thing is to keep soaking the crap out of the window/tint with the special solution to make sure it goes on smooth and using the expensive tools instead of the credit card looking thing. If you have patience and determination, it's very doble as you said. If someones going to do it might as well be you! I also managed to make up a fat 2 peice visor, the rear veiw mirror hides the flaws where it meets in the middle:tup:
Its been on for about a year, and still no signs of purple. Then again you get way more sun heat then we do
I bought a couple rolls of %20 from Canadian tire. I admit it can be a PITA to deal with peeling the clear plastic off and fitting it to the window but the key thing is to keep soaking the crap out of the window/tint with the special solution to make sure it goes on smooth and using the expensive tools instead of the credit card looking thing. If you have patience and determination, it's very doble as you said. If someones going to do it might as well be you! I also managed to make up a fat 2 peice visor, the rear veiw mirror hides the flaws where it meets in the middle:tup:
Its been on for about a year, and still no signs of purple. Then again you get way more sun heat then we do
1madgumby
New member
Re: Pre-cut window tint
warm water with 3 drops of baby soap in A 24 oz. bottle works perfect.
warm water with 3 drops of baby soap in A 24 oz. bottle works perfect.
I bought a couple rolls of %20 from Canadian tire. I admit it can be a PITA to deal with peeling the clear plastic off and fitting it to the window but the key thing is to keep soaking the crap out of the window/tint with the special solution to make sure it goes on smooth and using the expensive tools instead of the credit card looking thing. If you have patience and determination, it's very doble as you said. If someones going to do it might as well be you! I also managed to make up a fat 2 peice visor, the rear veiw mirror hides the flaws where it meets in the middle:tup:
Its been on for about a year, and still no signs of purple. Then again you get way more sun heat then we do
Baythan
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Re: Pre-cut window tint
Were these the guys who were going to help sponsor Nats? (based in Kentucky or Indiana?) If so, I ordered a set for my Outback and felt the pieces were cut too short all the way around. I still applied it ('cause it was mid-summer), and should've written them about the problem, but never got around to it. It was short on the edges by a good inch.
Were these the guys who were going to help sponsor Nats? (based in Kentucky or Indiana?) If so, I ordered a set for my Outback and felt the pieces were cut too short all the way around. I still applied it ('cause it was mid-summer), and should've written them about the problem, but never got around to it. It was short on the edges by a good inch.
SYO237
SyTy Registry
Re: Pre-cut window tint
So originally they said they dont have precut kits for the truck. I wrote them back thanking them but also asked reluctantly if they knew who did as I didnt want to take away business from them.
Not sure if the orig person who wrote me saying they dont have it was confused or whatnot, but I got another email back saying that they do actually carry it.
$109 reg price, $99 on sale right now, Llumar film. Bit more than I was expecting, but then I guess I want good stuff, so it comes with a price.
Somewhat debating to bring the truck by and let them take a look to see what cost would be for them to actualy do it. If it comes in at under $200 for them to yank the old crap off and apply the new, may just change my mind and have them do it instead I guess. Let them sweat and bust their ass... I'll watch. :tup:
So originally they said they dont have precut kits for the truck. I wrote them back thanking them but also asked reluctantly if they knew who did as I didnt want to take away business from them.
Not sure if the orig person who wrote me saying they dont have it was confused or whatnot, but I got another email back saying that they do actually carry it.
$109 reg price, $99 on sale right now, Llumar film. Bit more than I was expecting, but then I guess I want good stuff, so it comes with a price.
Somewhat debating to bring the truck by and let them take a look to see what cost would be for them to actualy do it. If it comes in at under $200 for them to yank the old crap off and apply the new, may just change my mind and have them do it instead I guess. Let them sweat and bust their ass... I'll watch. :tup:
SYO237
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Re: Pre-cut window tint
Mobile, or do I have to bring it to him? I'll do it at the Jan meet.
Mobile, or do I have to bring it to him? I'll do it at the Jan meet.
Re: Pre-cut window tint
Yea, if you're already paying $100 for the film, most shops will do good work for $150 or less.
Had the S10 tinted back in December '99 when I bought it, paid $125 to have 3 windows, and the windshield strip put on. 5% all around. Still as black as the day I brought it home.
BE SURE to use AMMONIA-FREE window cleaner. Ammonia will break down the adhesive in the tint very quickly, and is usually the cause of the "purpling" effect on most cars.
Yea, if you're already paying $100 for the film, most shops will do good work for $150 or less.
Had the S10 tinted back in December '99 when I bought it, paid $125 to have 3 windows, and the windshield strip put on. 5% all around. Still as black as the day I brought it home.
BE SURE to use AMMONIA-FREE window cleaner. Ammonia will break down the adhesive in the tint very quickly, and is usually the cause of the "purpling" effect on most cars.
JuStBlAzIN
Active member
Re: Pre-cut window tint
How was the cut for the front windows? Did it go all the way to edge of the glass or did it cut it short?
How was the cut for the front windows? Did it go all the way to edge of the glass or did it cut it short?