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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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window tint

is it easy to put on the window tint you can buy at the autostore by yourself, and is it good quality tint that isnt going to peel and bubble?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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is it easy to put on the window tint you can buy at the autostore by yourself, and is it good quality tint that isnt going to peel and bubble?
Man I have zero experince with cars but I can tell you I recently bought Tint From Lowes to put on our camper windows....man that chit is tough to work with.

There is a reason why auto tint shops exist...they do a perfect job.

Save up and get it done would be my opinion.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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alright, thats what i figured
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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do you know what the average price is by chance?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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alright, thats what i figured
Although I usually think the same (and definately would for my own truck), my buddy did his Regal with the AutoZone Tine, and it looks SHARP. It looks professional and perfect. I guess the secret is that if you are going to DIY, take your time to do the best you can. Otherwise, let the learned do it for you.

But yeah-- on my own (if it didnt already hav tint), I would take it to a shop.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 03:53 AM
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My was 60, but it wasn't Lumar. I think it's Suntek or something like that.

Install should go for somewhere between 50-100 depending on shop and type of tint used. Ceramic is more expensive than metalized.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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I did my own tint with a buddy, and it is tough work. Go to a shop.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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I install vinyl graphics for a living & can't figure out the art of this stuff!! I can lay out a '53 trailer without a wrinkle or a bubble,but can't for the life of me get 2 feet of this stuff to lay down. After killing $40 worth of material I ended up paying another $100 to get it done right.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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Take it to a shop-remember all those cars/trucks you see around town or wherever that is all bubbled and kind of purple/faded, they bought the DIY kits
Take it to a shop and have it done right
Mine cost me about $200 and that included vinyl strip and decal on the windshield
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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Take it to a shop-remember all those cars/trucks you see around town or wherever that is all bubbled and kind of purple/faded, they bought the DIY kits
Take it to a shop and have it done right
Mine cost me about $200 and that included vinyl strip and decal on the windshield
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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Take it to a shop-remember all those cars/trucks you see around town or wherever that is all bubbled and kind of purple/faded, they bought the DIY kits
Take it to a shop and have it done right
Mine cost me about $200 and that included vinyl strip and decal on the windshield
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 2006M50B
Take it to a shop-remember all those cars/trucks you see around town or wherever that is all bubbled and kind of purple/faded, they bought the DIY kits
Take it to a shop and have it done right
Mine cost me about $200 and that included vinyl strip and decal on the windshield
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Man, what a way to make your point...a Trifecta post!!

Just kidding
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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The dreaded 9PM post. Gets you every time.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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The dreaded 9PM post. Gets you every time.
Its nice to know i am not the only sap in the world who lives in front of a computer screen.

does your room get hot like mine? 2 desktops and a laptop running 24/7....
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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Its nice to know i am not the only sap in the world who lives in front of a computer screen.

does your room get hot like mine? 2 desktops and a laptop running 24/7....
No, the fan is on.

Been a fun day, went to church, then I've been watching football and surfing. Usually I work Sunday nights. Took this one off.
 
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