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I finally tinted my rear plastic window... (pics)

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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 03:19 PM
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Yup, that is the only reason why I have it on, just to protect the plastic window underneath... For $10, you can easily do two windows. So just toss it once it's damaged and put on another tint layer. Comes to be $5 per application.. cheap protection imo
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 03:26 PM
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Originally posted by Destiny2002
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Glad to see that site's back...it seemed to be overtaken by a virus of late
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 05:21 PM
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Where did you get the tint?
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 06:35 PM
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Walmart, but Pep Boys also has it. around 12-15 dollars.
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 06:41 PM
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So do you just buy that tint and then cut it to fit? I'm going to pick some up once I get my plastic window replaced.. it looks so bad right now. I can barely see out of it. I guess the previous owner didn't like to take care of it.
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 07:04 PM
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koala, you can get the tint at Crappy Tire. There's enough to do the window twice. It comes in two shades. I'd suggest getting the lightest tint or your night vision will be impaired.
Get help for the fitment. Take a large piece of aluminum foil and lay it on top of the window. While holding it down, run your finger along the edge of the plastic to outline the window in the foil. Cut the foil to shape and double check the fit. Use the foil as a template to cut the cling. Keep the cling tint as clean and dust free as possible or it will lose some of its static-ness. Spray everything (the window and both sides of the cling) really well with slightly soapy water before you carefully lay it down onto the window starting at one edge and "rolling" it onto the window. This reduces the chance of air bubbles. Squeegie from the center to the edges. Any tiny bubbles that you can't get out, leave it in a warm place for a few hours or overnight and they will most likely disappear. If you have big bubbles, you'll need to peel it off and try again with lots of spray. Don't forget to put down a roof well mat to protect the inside. Muz makes one of these too or you can make one yourself out of fleece and velcro it in place.
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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 04:25 PM
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That is one HUGE rear window!
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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 05:30 PM
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btw, got a night pic?
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 07:03 PM
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bump for night pic...please?
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Old Dec 19, 2002 | 07:46 PM
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you want a night pic from the inside or outside?
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