Where can one find information on window tinting for someone who's totally new to the concept (as I am)? My old car came with tinted windows, at least in the rear, and so I'm very much looking forward to getting tinted windows in my Prius (especially with having a black one and whatnot), but I have literally no idea where to begin. I do wish to pay for a quality, lasting product, nothing cheap but nothing over-the-top expensive...where do I begin? Thanks in advance!
You can do it yourself, but it's an acquired art. I did mine but it's never been easy for me to tint windows. Even after 15 years of doing car mods! I don't get as much practice as the professionals. Goto an auto parts store for the retail rolls, try one box on a rear window, see if it comes out okay. The more expensive the tint the better quality it will turn out later, as well as easier to work with. Maybe have a friend help. Key is to apply liberal amounts of soapy-suds water to ensure the film slides around on the window before using a squeegee get the film to adhere to glass, working out the bubbles. Always use a sharp razor to trim, makes the job less hard. Precut a slightly larger shape, then peel off non-adhesive side, apply and trim. Ask around at the stereo shops, they either do tinting or know of the best place to go. I've only ever used a 35 % tint (dark enough to know it's there, but not limo black). Good luck. Love my Prius!
