it turned out pretty bad the first time around because i had rain sheilds on the tops of my windows and i had to take them off for the 2nd window so i could do a pre template on the outside window first. i did the 2nd window with a pre template and it turned out wayyy better. i did 5% in the back and 35% on the fronts
I love the fact that this guy went out of his way to go to Walmart and buy the supplies and show us what we needed to do this our self and though out the entire process he explained in detail what he was doing to educate us how we could do it ourself. Fantastic job, and not only that but I love how much time he put into filing this and getting good camera angles so we could see everything he was doing and taking the time to edit this and post it for us to see. He seems very well organized and very professional bravo 👏🏽
@@lazarocortez5580 yes he does he tells you to bend the edge and slide it back and fourth together and if it’s not sticky then it’s the outside of the tint
Agree completely. Being that i just bought most of what he did from Wal-Mart yesterday (before i found this video). This video was perfect for people like me. I refuse to pay somebody to do a job i can do myself plus i love the learning experience. Cant tell you how many times this exact method ended up getting me a job/gig. So if i can figure it out correctly, maybe ill make money instead of paying.
update how did your tint turn out after all these months is it still holding up well? I would like to do this but I do not want to have bubbles or mess up the tint
@@younes-ls9es its holding up great, as long as you work out all the bubbles before it cures, and you're delicate with the film so it doesn't crinkle, even the cheap stuff holds up
came here not even knowing Walmart sold tints. Left knowing exactly what to purchase and how to install myself. great video this is literally the best instructed video ive ever came across
I hope you didn’t get it, it looks like shit in the sunlight which is why he didn’t show it off outside. It has a milky unclear color, please don’t buy this piece of garbage.
I'm curious as well about Amazon/ any other decent film that a diy can just go pick up? 8-9 yrs ago I bought just about all that (x2 the film) for a car that I didn't keep... Could it still be usable?
@@MAGA_Randy_Marsh I highly don’t recommend buying any cheap Walmart crap. If you want tints go to a professional shop as industrial sellers mark up only full rolls of tint that usually go for 10,000 USD. Which is what tint shops buy for their businesses.
@@bigdaddy6256 it depends on the condition that you have kept the films in. Amazon/Walmart or any big chain company will sell tints of low quality, as tint films are manufactured in masses of rolls that are shipped out at extremely high prices, I suggest going to a tint shop and getting an estimate instead of buying low quality garbage. Spend your money on something that will last long and turn out good instead of wasting it on rubbish.
Its nice to see someone that cuts to the chase and explains right away what you need to do and the material you need. A lot will give you a whole story of their life the first 5 min of the video lol.. This guy 2 thumbs up! Thanks!
1. Spray and wipe outside 2. Spray and wipe inside panel 3. Roll window down wipe middle section 4. Roll window up, scrub and squeegee (he used razor) 5. Wipe panel again 6. Put tint rectangle on outside window, liner out 7. Tack down with squeegee 8. Sharpie bottom 3 egdes, roll down slighty, then sharpie top edge 9. Cut edges, bottom 3 edges with 1/8” extra (3 blades, knife back end down), tear away from workspace 10. Roll window down, 2 fingers of space 11. Squeegee inside window (wipe squeegee after each wipe 12. Spray inside to lubricate 13. Peel liner off, leave 2 inches at bottom, spray tint 14. Lubricate inside glass again 15. Place tint on inside glass, careful with bottom egdes 16. squeegee top 4-5 inches down 17. Roll up window, squeegee newly exposed glass 18. Lubricate rest of tint 19. Carefully tuck in bottom edges behind the sweeps 20. Squeegee full tint, spread out film evenly 21. Use bondo card to squeegee tint into window edges if necessary (dont use on visible parts) 22. Wipe inside panels and outer glass 23. Dont roll down or wash windows for 3-5 days Added as personal notes, thanks for the awesome video!
Step 9.5) Most cars or sedans have concave windows (although this is recommended for most windows regardless), heat shrinking the film will prevent bubbles from appearing in the future; use a heat gun or hair dryer on the tint film until the "fingers" on the film become wrinkled and use squeegee or bondo card to smooth down the fingers as the heat is applied until the film sits flat against the window...
For once, it was a great video. It was precise and to the point, not boring. I got all the information I would need. I think you need to make more videos about everything
I love how everyone who left a comment was just telling him all the positive things about his video and really uplifting him. Y’all are so nice and the positive feedback probably helps him so much honestly ☺️
You are so kind, Ashly! I was waiting for a "but" (everyone on the interweb has a big but, Snork) It was great reading a kindness. Don't let the world change that about you. U R good people!
Once he put the film on the outside of the window, I thought what the hell, who tints windows from outside!😂 But then I got the idea.Great video! Thanks for sharing!
I have a vintage Thunderbird, and was quoted $450.00 to do my car here in Florida. This well-done video has me thinking that I can diy my car. I’m excited! I’m going to go for the old-school look, mirrored tint. It’s what most of the cars had when I moved here in the 70’s. 1979…here I come!
@@lanerobinson8994 it went well!!! But two rolls of tint just in case. I trimmed the first one wrong the first time. I also did it outdoors as well. Some creasing but was able smooth most of those out once I turned my car heater on and got the windows warm (didn’t have a heat gun) the bondo things work great for finishing off the edges. Good luck!!
This is exactly the quintessential DIY tutorial video. It's super descriptive, a good, learnable pace. It truly inspires confidence for those who may think they can't do it at home with ease if they take their time on it. Good stuff, my dude!!
I did that on my kitchen, i got the mirror finish one kind gold colored, and my kitchen window looks nice and no one from outside can see inside when im cookin naked :v
Thank you my little girl will now ride in the shade with cold a/c because of you , you also saved my family money that we need for groceries I'm blessed to have have on RUclips I will like and follow you from now on one's more thank you and God bless you
I appreciate the kind words! I’m a professional window tinter but I understand some just wanna save money and do it themselves and that’s the point of this video ❤️
i actually bought a roll of film from walmart to tint the windows in my backyard shed about 2 years ago. Surprisingly, no bubbles, or discoloration. Not a bad product too but im skeptical about using this on a vehicle and expecting long lasting great results.
This was the one tutorial I didn’t have a hard time understanding, this guy got right to the point and made it very easy to understand! Props to you man
This is one of the best window film installation videos I've seen. You have a real talent for explaining the technique, with great attention to detail. I attempted this three years ago, and I can confirm it’s definitely not an easy task. I don’t want to discourage DIY enthusiasts, but be aware that it’s quite challenging. To make things a bit easier, you might consider ordering pre-cut film.
Great video ! Fascinating, I watched all of it even thought I will never apply window tinting to my automobile. Great video - I am sure it will help thousands and thousands of other people !
Wow! I never thought I could do this myself until I watched this video! I seen many on RUclips try to explain, but camera angles were off, info wasn’t clear, or just to long and boring. Thanks for the informative video bro
Exactly. I have several vehicles that I will try this on. And several I would never even consider it. In fact I just had one of the specialty cars done at a pro shop. Gorgeous results on complex rear windows etc. All 5 on that car look amazing. I will def try this on the trucks and Corolla.
I decided to tint all my cars and at first i was gonna use walmart tint but Lexen sells 24 inch by 100 foot rolls for $74 in any %. The walmart is 24 inches by 6 feet and is lower quality. I been using Lexen for 5 different cars and never had any issues. You can easily do a couple cars if you're a beginner like me and if you mess up then you still have tons of feet left.🤣
@@tjboylan20 You're very welcome! I have not had any issues with the rolls i bought from them but if you order from their website directly they will exchange the roll if you ever get a defective roll of tint. By "defective" i mean if it comes bad from factory. My local shop uses their tint by hand and plotter but i was not gonna pay $265 for a sedan! 🤣 After a few cars i can now say this is my go to tint for the price. Held up for nearly 3 years with no bubbling on a car i sold. I currently have a prius which i did and no bubbles or peeling. I'm sure i've could have gotten more cars out of the first roll (100ftx36-15%) but i was learning and messed up a few times so i got 3 cars on the first roll and had about 40 feet left. The second roll is (100ftx24in 5%) and used about 25 feet on that so far.
Thank you for that info! I also see they will precut them for you. Thinking about that option! Did you buy all of the stuff he recommended in the video as far as tools and aides?
Hi there your videos should be getting way more views! You are great on camera and produce a informative and detailed description of how to tint a window. Thank you 😊
Walmart tint doesn't get views. You know those Honda hatchbacks that have cracking tint? That's from Walmart. Maybe you're into the beat up Crackerjack box car look.
Thank you for this video. I am trying to tint the windows in our camper and I told my husband I could handle it haha and then I started and realized I had no idea what the heck I was doing! Your video was great! Great explanation and covered all the bases. Thank you so much!
Absolutely outstanding video, my man. Concise, informative, very professional, clear instructions and thorough demonstrations of each step. I don't comment on very many videos, but I gotta give credit where credit is due. I'm guessing that you've probably saved many people some money. Cool dude.....
EXCELLENT! 👌🏻 👌🏻 I'll be doing my own tinting tomorrow afternoon. I stopped at a shop just to get a quote, the guy told me $125! Thank you for your expertise and this video! Saved me an arm and a leg!
update how did your tint turn out after all these months is it still holding up well? I would like to do this but I do not want to have bubbles or mess up my tint
Great video man !! When I was tinting in the 80s my shop would see no less than 5-10 cars a week that needed to be stripped and tinted right…people need to really pay attention and know that cleanliness is next to godliness lol
This was a great instructional video ! My boyfriend has been in the tint business for over 23 years . I watch him tint at his shop . He uses a little bit of baby wash though . And a high grade ceramic film . We are in a Florida scorching hot summers lol
Great job on Video, Audio, Information and Method. You make it easy to understand what has to happen. Love the fact that the video is clear, sound is good, and there is no music in background. I hate video's with someone talking, but can't hear them cause of the music overlay. Great Work!
I started window tinting in 1986. I opened my own shop in 1994. I was in business until 2017 when the frequent bouts of carpal tunnel became too much. The only thing I would do differently is, I would cut the tint on the top edge of the glass while it's down a couple of inches. I would also join 2 pieces of tint together and cut both front and rear windows out at the same time.
@@DollarsNCentsOnline cutting on the window will give you a perfect or near perfect pattern. Also, if you use stainless steel blades they're lees likely to etch the glass.
Awesome tutorial that anyone can do if you follow directions. I have been putting off tinting the back window in our truck. I am now confident I can do this!!
Thanks for the video, I found it very informative. As a detailer, I just wanted to add you should only scrape one direction when cleaning glass with a razor blade, never back and forth. You do not see scratches initially, but if you pull it out in the sunlight and look closely they are there
Awesome video very informative honestly you are the hero we all need you deserve a raise or some sloppy toppy or something whatever tickles your fancy you deserve it thank you you are the boss applesauce
Still at the beginning, but already just wanted to say. Great video! I'm very glad that you told us the price range we'll be looking at with just the kit plus the additional cost with any additional tools that you felt would make getting the job done easier.
Should’ve watched this before I did my first ever attempt today. Cool thing is I bought everything you got. Anyways great video, easy to follow. Let’s see if tomorrow goes better lol.
I thought the same but I think the kit he bought has a premixed slip solution in it. Otherwise I thought he should mention whether he thinks he is saying heat shrinking to fit window curvature is unneeded.
Great how to info. But you should tell everyone that cheap window tint will fade and some turns purple in a year or so. Lasts longer if you keep your vehicle garaged. Buy the good stuff that comes gauranteed not to fade or turn purple, so you don't have to do it over again. And after tinting, DON'T clean the windows with glass cleaners that contain ammonia!!
To separate the liner, you can also use two pieces of scotch tape - one on each side of the tint. Touch them then separate the tape and the liner will come right off
I saw this video and liked it instantly. After trying to make rice so many times. I gave this a try and I really do see the difference which is absolutely amazing! Waghwan. Thank you.
For any kids or young adults looking to make some good money charge 150-200 and go do peoples cars after you know how and you could easily make 300-400 in a few hrs and only spend about 100 of that on materials, so I see this as a nice side hustle fs
Lol the cut of the video made me think to installed on the outside so my smart ass installed it on the outside 🤦♂️. I guess i will have to redo it essentially once it falls out lol.
@@hectorcorona8071 honestly idk i bought a spray, sprayed it to the window and it sticked. But now it’s officially out. I am going to redo it the right way now xp
Man, I wish watched this before attempting to redo bubbling tint on my car yesterday. I was irritated it took so long and I struggled. I pre cut my tint a little big and it made it a living hell, although it still came out "nice" for my first attempt at tint. I also cheated and took window seal off the door panel. Now I know what I did wrong. Thanks! It seemed impossible to get the old adhesive off. Kept gumming up blades, they wouldn't scrape it clean, even 90% rubbing alcohol didn't want to take it off after scraping what I could. Is there anything better for removing old tint adhesive?
Hey. Great video! My question is How did you get the measurements so accurate for the windows? I have pt cruiser and was looking into learning how to redo my tint at home , instead of paying $120 for him to re apply more tint.
In the video I used a sharply and cut the film just outside the lines I made. For the back window this film would be too short and wouldn’t be able to cover. They do make some films for back windows though
I did this same method and finished my f150 stx truck today. Literally Walmart film is good enough as tint. The 35 percent is a bit light though. 20 would've been better but Texas law is only 25 percent in front so I didn't want the hassle. Thank you for this video. My first attempt was horrible but the second time is done good. Thank you
Thank you so very much for the excellent video tutorial. Going to give this a go this weekend. I have an older work car and always wanted to tint the windows and add a tint across the top of the windshield. This should make the ride to work and back so much better.
I used WalMart Black Magic tint (3 stars) in the past on several vehicles. The tint went on fine, a bit hard to get the bubbles/fingers out but I did. In EVERY case the window tint changed colors in about a year and a half, it went from black to a grayish white color, it looked awful. I had to uninstall the film on each car, I cannot stress enough - this stuff is PURE CRAP! Do NOT install Black Magic film on your vehicle, it might look ok initially but will change color in time.
Personally, I would just buy it to learn how to install tint so I didn't mess up the nice tint I wanted to put on. $20 to learn and not have to buy another $100 roll seems worth it in every way to me. Most people aren't going to buy Walmart tint to keep on their car for very long.
@@goratgo1970 I was being ironic. I know that it's legal in some countries. I sell cars in Europe for 20 years and I can guarantee that it's not legal on most countries , and it's easy to see why, but just because it's legal doesn't mean it's not bad.
@@sandokan1578 Apologies my reply was not ironic, in California it is illegal and I once had to drive to the CHP station where they made me remove it from my Corvette. I now live in Washington State where it is legal to a percentage - you cannot apply limo rating for instance. And some colors are legal here too. Safety factor is not addressed.
@@goratgo1970 no apologies needed my friend. Its just something that I find disturbing every time a see in some countries worldwide. In most countries in Europe (I cannot guarantee all countries) you are only allowed max. 65% except on the 3 front windows.
Bro . We all 1 day want to learn . The same way every pro did . Made mistakes and learn . Or you think he was a pro as soon he was born🤔 you a troll dude 👎🏽DB
That would be the plan...let the pros handle it. If only the pros weren't greedy and trying to get over maybe we would. Got a quote yesterday for $280 just for the two front side windows and a strip across my front windshield. Foh
@@guttagutta420 bro ... Just try yourself. Practice and you will see . I did it myself and came out real good for my first time. All it need is patience
Bro! I used to do sales at a car custom shop years ago. Window tint was our primary product. I wish I had learned this back then. There's so much money in window tint if you're good at it. You can earn $100 to $200 per vehicle just matching front windows on trucks, SUV's and vans. I might go to Walmart today and practice on my brother's junker. 😃👍
Good luck to all you DIY'ers! Let me know how your installs went! Comment below!
Is this how you tint your cars?
@@thesloth944 no not at all but this video is for normal people who just want to tint their windows themselves.
it turned out pretty bad the first time around because i had rain sheilds on the tops of my windows and i had to take them off for the 2nd window so i could do a pre template on the outside window first. i did the 2nd window with a pre template and it turned out wayyy better. i did 5% in the back and 35% on the fronts
I'm doing mine this weekend bc is getting Lil b hot 🔥 (75°) but I'm doing it outside I don't have a garage 👎🏽
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I love the fact that this guy went out of his way to go to Walmart and buy the supplies and show us what we needed to do this our self and though out the entire process he explained in detail what he was doing to educate us how we could do it ourself. Fantastic job, and not only that but I love how much time he put into filing this and getting good camera angles so we could see everything he was doing and taking the time to edit this and post it for us to see. He seems very well organized and very professional bravo 👏🏽
Thank you for the kind words!
He doesn't even tell you that the stupid tint is sticky on one side
@@lazarocortez5580 yes he does he tells you to bend the edge and slide it back and fourth together and if it’s not sticky then it’s the outside of the tint
Agree completely. Being that i just bought most of what he did from Wal-Mart yesterday (before i found this video). This video was perfect for people like me. I refuse to pay somebody to do a job i can do myself plus i love the learning experience. Cant tell you how many times this exact method ended up getting me a job/gig. So if i can figure it out correctly, maybe ill make money instead of paying.
Hi hi. Uhhh guci
Watched this video and I was able to tint my windows in just an hour for 40$, you are a godsend!
update how did your tint turn out after all these months is it still holding up well? I would like to do this but I do not want to have bubbles or mess up the tint
@@younes-ls9es its holding up great, as long as you work out all the bubbles before it cures, and you're delicate with the film so it doesn't crinkle, even the cheap stuff holds up
@@zhdyjwgsuevxskbdhow is the quality of the film itself? Is it clear? Does it have that weird wavy look?
@@frankblack7070 nah it looks great
@@frankblack7070 nah, no waviness, I used the black magic stuff from Walmart
came here not even knowing Walmart sold tints. Left knowing exactly what to purchase and how to install myself. great video this is literally the best instructed video ive ever came across
I hope you didn’t get it, it looks like shit in the sunlight which is why he didn’t show it off outside. It has a milky unclear color, please don’t buy this piece of garbage.
@@applepollo what tints would you recommend? Can you order them online?
I'm curious as well about Amazon/ any other decent film that a diy can just go pick up?
8-9 yrs ago I bought just about all that (x2 the film) for a car that I didn't keep... Could it still be usable?
@@MAGA_Randy_Marsh I highly don’t recommend buying any cheap Walmart crap. If you want tints go to a professional shop as industrial sellers mark up only full rolls of tint that usually go for 10,000 USD. Which is what tint shops buy for their businesses.
@@bigdaddy6256 it depends on the condition that you have kept the films in. Amazon/Walmart or any big chain company will sell tints of low quality, as tint films are manufactured in masses of rolls that are shipped out at extremely high prices, I suggest going to a tint shop and getting an estimate instead of buying low quality garbage. Spend your money on something that will last long and turn out good instead of wasting it on rubbish.
Its nice to see someone that cuts to the chase and explains right away what you need to do and the material you need. A lot will give you a whole story of their life the first 5 min of the video lol..
This guy 2 thumbs up! Thanks!
1. Spray and wipe outside
2. Spray and wipe inside panel
3. Roll window down wipe middle section
4. Roll window up, scrub and squeegee (he used razor)
5. Wipe panel again
6. Put tint rectangle on outside window, liner out
7. Tack down with squeegee
8. Sharpie bottom 3 egdes, roll down slighty, then sharpie top edge
9. Cut edges, bottom 3 edges with 1/8” extra (3 blades, knife back end down), tear away from workspace
10. Roll window down, 2 fingers of space
11. Squeegee inside window (wipe squeegee after each wipe
12. Spray inside to lubricate
13. Peel liner off, leave 2 inches at bottom, spray tint
14. Lubricate inside glass again
15. Place tint on inside glass, careful with bottom egdes
16. squeegee top 4-5 inches down
17. Roll up window, squeegee newly exposed glass
18. Lubricate rest of tint
19. Carefully tuck in bottom edges behind the sweeps
20. Squeegee full tint, spread out film evenly
21. Use bondo card to squeegee tint into window edges if necessary (dont use on visible parts)
22. Wipe inside panels and outer glass
23. Dont roll down or wash windows for 3-5 days
Added as personal notes, thanks for the awesome video!
Step 9.5) Most cars or sedans have concave windows (although this is recommended for most windows regardless), heat shrinking the film will prevent bubbles from appearing in the future; use a heat gun or hair dryer on the tint film until the "fingers" on the film become wrinkled and use squeegee or bondo card to smooth down the fingers as the heat is applied until the film sits flat against the window...
For once, it was a great video. It was precise and to the point, not boring. I got all the information I would need. I think you need to make more videos about everything
I second this!
Bro convinced me to get it done professionally
This stupid as video doesnt work bruh i just wasted 30 dollars
@@S_.lj99what went wrong i'm about to waste $40 tomorrow
Fax u need to heat it up
@@iamhannahmontana1153 yea that stuff sucks I couldn't get it to stick at all
my power went out during putting the tint on so by the time it came back on it was too late
I love how everyone who left a comment was just telling him all the positive things about his video and really uplifting him. Y’all are so nice and the positive feedback probably helps him so much honestly ☺️
He sucks. He's gonna scratch the window cutting like that.
He didn't even talk about what happens when the window is curved but the tint dosent stretch... so it leaves folds on the edges..
You are so kind, Ashly! I was waiting for a "but" (everyone on the interweb has a big but, Snork) It was great reading a kindness. Don't let the world change that about you. U R good people!
Once he put the film on the outside of the window, I thought what the hell, who tints windows from outside!😂 But then I got the idea.Great video! Thanks for sharing!
lmfao I haven't finished also just thought this.
I was thinking the same thing lol
Hands down best simplified video on how to do this at home. User friendly and cost effective!!
I actually watched a few videos about installing the window tint, but in this video he’s really detailed and did a great job!
I have a vintage Thunderbird, and was quoted $450.00 to do my car here in Florida. This well-done video has me thinking that I can diy my car. I’m excited! I’m going to go for the old-school look, mirrored tint. It’s what most of the cars had when I moved here in the 70’s. 1979…here I come!
the first video that makes me feel as if i can do my front windows on my own and properly! thank you sir, true master of your craft
How’d it go? I’m about to go buy the tint now
@@lanerobinson8994 it went well!!! But two rolls of tint just in case. I trimmed the first one wrong the first time. I also did it outdoors as well. Some creasing but was able smooth most of those out once I turned my car heater on and got the windows warm (didn’t have a heat gun) the bondo things work great for finishing off the edges. Good luck!!
@@lanerobinson8994 any luck?
This is exactly the quintessential DIY tutorial video. It's super descriptive, a good, learnable pace. It truly inspires confidence for those who may think they can't do it at home with ease if they take their time on it. Good stuff, my dude!!
I tinted my bedroom window with tint from Walmart it's facing the sun at sunrise and it has made a difference in my room
I did that on my kitchen, i got the mirror finish one kind gold colored, and my kitchen window looks nice and no one from outside can see inside when im cookin naked :v
I like how he took the guesswork out of it and made it simple for us that thought it would be too difficult
Thank you my little girl will now ride in the shade with cold a/c because of you , you also saved my family money that we need for groceries I'm blessed to have have on RUclips I will like and follow you from now on one's more thank you and God bless you
I appreciate the kind words! I’m a professional window tinter but I understand some just wanna save money and do it themselves and that’s the point of this video ❤️
i actually bought a roll of film from walmart to tint the windows in my backyard shed about 2 years ago. Surprisingly, no bubbles, or discoloration. Not a bad product too but im skeptical about using this on a vehicle and expecting long lasting great results.
Thanks for this video. It made me realize I'd rather pay the $350 to get it done professionally.
Lazyy
Lmaooo😂😂
Facts
@@slickmoney510you can get the tint pre cut now. Not that bad
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This was the one tutorial I didn’t have a hard time understanding, this guy got right to the point and made it very easy to understand! Props to you man
Always thought the DIY kit wouldn't be legit or would look bad but it's legit, now I'm going to tint my Camry 👌🏼
How’d it go
This is one of the best window film installation videos I've seen. You have a real talent for explaining the technique, with great attention to detail. I attempted this three years ago, and I can confirm it’s definitely not an easy task. I don’t want to discourage DIY enthusiasts, but be aware that it’s quite challenging. To make things a bit easier, you might consider ordering pre-cut film.
Great video !
Fascinating, I watched all of it even thought I will never apply window tinting to my automobile.
Great video - I am sure it will help thousands and thousands of other people !
Lmao same here mine already has it! But if someone asks now i can say i I know how to wont do it but i know how :v
tinted 5 of my windows for $70 vs $180+ at a shop so worth it thnx
Thank you so much for this video. I did mines on my C7 ZO6 and it saved me alot of money. I did 15% and i did the stripe on the front windshield.....
*You own a Vette and can't afford a tint? What'd you do win the car?*
@@SeeTheManipulationno that's how he affords it genius
@@faded_prodigy4202 Says one miser about another.
Wow! I never thought I could do this myself until I watched this video! I seen many on RUclips try to explain, but camera angles were off, info wasn’t clear, or just to long and boring. Thanks for the informative video bro
outstanding video man. I may try this on my old truck I'm fixing up but I will leave my nice vehicles to the pros like you.
Exactly. I have several vehicles that I will try this on. And several I would never even consider it. In fact I just had one of the specialty cars done at a pro shop. Gorgeous results on complex rear windows etc. All 5 on that car look amazing. I will def try this on the trucks and Corolla.
I used to be 70 80% good in window tinting. But looking at your video makes it a whole lot easier.
You nailed this instructional video! Using all supplies from Walmart! Awesome job! Thank you!
Great video, I always did my own tint and never thought about using a sharpie instead of a razor..👍
Thanks!
I decided to tint all my cars and at first i was gonna use walmart tint but Lexen sells 24 inch by 100 foot rolls for $74 in any %. The walmart is 24 inches by 6 feet and is lower quality. I been using Lexen for 5 different cars and never had any issues. You can easily do a couple cars if you're a beginner like me and if you mess up then you still have tons of feet left.🤣
thank you
@@simpp8 no problem!
I was actually going to buy that roll, thank you for leaving a review on the exact product I wanted to buy.
@@tjboylan20 You're very welcome! I have not had any issues with the rolls i bought from them but if you order from their website directly they will exchange the roll if you ever get a defective roll of tint. By "defective" i mean if it comes bad from factory. My local shop uses their tint by hand and plotter but i was not gonna pay $265 for a sedan! 🤣 After a few cars i can now say this is my go to tint for the price. Held up for nearly 3 years with no bubbling on a car i sold. I currently have a prius which i did and no bubbles or peeling. I'm sure i've could have gotten more cars out of the first roll (100ftx36-15%) but i was learning and messed up a few times so i got 3 cars on the first roll and had about 40 feet left. The second roll is (100ftx24in 5%) and used about 25 feet on that so far.
Thank you for that info! I also see they will precut them for you. Thinking about that option! Did you buy all of the stuff he recommended in the video as far as tools and aides?
Perfect. Just what we need. FYI you have a great instructional voice. Great editing too.
Hi there your videos should be getting way more views! You are great on camera and produce a informative and detailed description of how to tint a window. Thank you 😊
Walmart tint doesn't get views. You know those Honda hatchbacks that have cracking tint? That's from Walmart. Maybe you're into the beat up Crackerjack box car look.
@@KB-nt7eg lmao. Get a job kid. Obviously you can’t afford Walmart tint or you’d know how 🔥 the stuff is.
Thank you for this video. I am trying to tint the windows in our camper and I told my husband I could handle it haha and then I started and realized I had no idea what the heck I was doing! Your video was great! Great explanation and covered all the bases. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Absolutely outstanding video, my man. Concise, informative, very professional, clear instructions and thorough demonstrations of each step. I don't comment on very many videos, but I gotta give credit where credit is due. I'm guessing that you've probably saved many people some money. Cool dude.....
The absolute best window tinting video by far ! Thank you for sharing.
just gonna get mine done by a professional bcuz i do not trust myself at all but still enjoying this video😭
This will be my weekend project, crossing my fingers. !!!
EXCELLENT! 👌🏻 👌🏻
I'll be doing my own tinting tomorrow afternoon. I stopped at a shop just to get a quote, the guy told me $125! Thank you for your expertise and this video! Saved me an arm and a leg!
How did it go?
update how did your tint turn out after all these months is it still holding up well? I would like to do this but I do not want to have bubbles or mess up my tint
You should send the ship info to the guy a few comments above yours that’s ready to pay $350.
125? I got a quote for $350
Great video man !!
When I was tinting in the 80s my shop would see no less than 5-10 cars a week that needed to be stripped and tinted right…people need to really pay attention and know that cleanliness is next to godliness lol
This was a great instructional video ! My boyfriend has been in the tint business for over 23 years . I watch him tint at his shop . He uses a little bit of baby wash though . And a high grade ceramic film . We are in a Florida scorching hot summers lol
I'm getting ready to paint my trailer right now I can't tell you how awesome this video is and I've learned so much thank you very much
Great job on Video, Audio, Information and Method. You make it easy to understand what has to happen. Love the fact that the video is clear, sound is good, and there is no music in background. I hate video's with someone talking, but can't hear them cause of the music overlay. Great Work!
best window tint tutorial on youtube. Thank you so much for getting straight to the point snd being informative
I started window tinting in 1986. I opened my own shop in 1994. I was in business until 2017 when the frequent bouts of carpal tunnel became too much. The only thing I would do differently is, I would cut the tint on the top edge of the glass while it's down a couple of inches. I would also join 2 pieces of tint together and cut both front and rear windows out at the same time.
Now you know that these are rookies on here they can't work with one piece of tint let alone two pieces and one cut.
Is there a reason why you have to cut it against the window instead of on a surface you don't have to be so careful on?
Comments like this are why I go thru the comments thank you for this. You just made my project that much easier.
@@rhondasmith1912You're welcome.
@@DollarsNCentsOnline cutting on the window will give you a perfect or near perfect pattern. Also, if you use stainless steel blades they're lees likely to etch the glass.
Awesome tutorial that anyone can do if you follow directions. I have been putting off tinting the back window in our truck. I am now confident I can do this!!
Amazing, and detailed instructional video, i felt like a pro installing my tint with your guidance!!
I love how Sam's just trying to play off the tears at first, and Morgan's just rollin with it.
Thanks for the video, I found it very informative. As a detailer, I just wanted to add you should only scrape one direction when cleaning glass with a razor blade, never back and forth. You do not see scratches initially, but if you pull it out in the sunlight and look closely they are there
This was so perfectly demonstrated. I got this 👍
Awesome video very informative honestly you are the hero we all need you deserve a raise or some sloppy toppy or something whatever tickles your fancy you deserve it thank you you are the boss applesauce
Old video but you do a good job explaining your steps. Made it look easy!
Thank you!!! People don’t respect other peoples spaces and I finally can tint my car myself!!! Thank you
Still at the beginning, but already just wanted to say. Great video! I'm very glad that you told us the price range we'll be looking at with just the kit plus the additional cost with any additional tools that you felt would make getting the job done easier.
Should’ve watched this before I did my first ever attempt today. Cool thing is I bought everything you got. Anyways great video, easy to follow. Let’s see if tomorrow goes better lol.
Update?
Any advice?
@@orlandovega6958 beginner tip, buy static clean tint, it’s tint that would be reusable and will stay on for a little
very helpful I actually watched the whole segment thanks homeboy
This guys is the man , he made that look super easy & helped me get started doing mine . Much appreciated sir !
I'm glad I could help!
is yours still holding up?
Best tint video I’ve seen on YT. THANKS!!!
You forgot to mention mixture of water, soap and alcohol for spray bottle. Very good instruction on tinting.
I thought the same but I think the kit he bought has a premixed slip solution in it. Otherwise I thought he should mention whether he thinks he is saying heat shrinking to fit window curvature is unneeded.
Thank you. I was searching for this comment
I'm going to attempt this next weekend
I definitely appreciate you taking time out of your day to show us the DIY way. The Bob Ross of window tinting
Perfect! Ive been looking into doing this myself! Thanks for the video!
I’m very impressed with how simple and easy you make it. Great instructions I liked and subscribed 👍🏼👍🏼
Great how to info. But you should tell everyone that cheap window tint will fade and some turns purple in a year or so. Lasts longer if you keep your vehicle garaged. Buy the good stuff that comes gauranteed not to fade or turn purple, so you don't have to do it over again. And after tinting, DON'T clean the windows with glass cleaners that contain ammonia!!
What’s wrong with ammonia
@@FixableHQ because it can discolor and/or damage the window tint film.
I tinted my windows with walmart stuff 10 years ago and still looks good. Car always on the sun.
@@ABCDEFGHcreator really? Because I’m thinking of doing it as a business. Walmart tints is it good?
@@ugurasci4404 start that business
Very detailed for someone who has no idea what to do or where to start and on a budget VERY VERY GOOD VIDEO THANKS
To separate the liner, you can also use two pieces of scotch tape - one on each side of the tint. Touch them then separate the tape and the liner will come right off
Those bondo cards work wonders man.. that doesnt scratch the film.. its perfect
Good teaching video! Once you know how to do it, it gets easier
I saw this video and liked it instantly. After trying to make rice so many times. I gave this a try and I really do see the difference which is absolutely amazing! Waghwan. Thank you.
You're a great instructor. 👍
I was just about to comment this! He’s a natural teacher
@@ssgslaughter4639 😄
Great video bro thank you for actually going to a regular store to get the supplies to get this job done !
Hardest part is cutting the curved areas, the one I bought from Walmart did not have the film protection but a paper wrap instead.
You got window cling
@@DevArnold That explains the thickness, thanks.
Thanks, now I know. Oh well back to Walmart then.
I could be wrong but isn’t window cling for your house? I didn’t even know you could tint your house windows!
@@lionsatmidnighttheir static clean sucks it’s super rubbery and purple and hazy
You made that look fairly easy. I think I can handle it. Great video. Thanks, dude.
Noticed you didn't use a heat gun. Maybe because this window has very little curve? Please explain when to use it and not. Love the video!
You dont need it with this type of tint
I watched several people do this, you confused the hell out of me!
For any kids or young adults looking to make some good money charge 150-200 and go do peoples cars after you know how and you could easily make 300-400 in a few hrs and only spend about 100 of that on materials, so I see this as a nice side hustle fs
I would but I don’t have a garage to do it
I learned something new about those razor blades....good to know, now I won't be wasting blades ty!!!
This is incredible and you have amazing control. Especially, considering you recorded everything while doing it...
Thanks for the kind words!
Definitely gave me the confidence to do this myself. Great Job with instructions and details.
It’s best to let a professional tint your windows that way you don’t have dirt in your film and no creases
clearly... but some people want to try them on their own baby!
This is so satisfying lol especially when he starts cutting it
Lol the cut of the video made me think to installed on the outside so my smart ass installed it on the outside 🤦♂️. I guess i will have to redo it essentially once it falls out lol.
How’s it holding up
@@hectorcorona8071 honestly idk i bought a spray, sprayed it to the window and it sticked. But now it’s officially out. I am going to redo it the right way now xp
It won’t last longer than 6 months or so. It’s just not designed to last as an exterior application.
Cool window tent
Man, I wish watched this before attempting to redo bubbling tint on my car yesterday. I was irritated it took so long and I struggled. I pre cut my tint a little big and it made it a living hell, although it still came out "nice" for my first attempt at tint. I also cheated and took window seal off the door panel. Now I know what I did wrong. Thanks!
It seemed impossible to get the old adhesive off. Kept gumming up blades, they wouldn't scrape it clean, even 90% rubbing alcohol didn't want to take it off after scraping what I could. Is there anything better for removing old tint adhesive?
ATR adhesive remover. It will make the adhesive melt like butter
I’m glad it helped you install your window!
Bro, you are the man. Really appreciate your time. 👌 super clean video, you just earned a subscriber.
Hey. Great video! My question is How did you get the measurements so accurate for the windows? I have pt cruiser and was looking into learning how to redo my tint at home , instead of paying $120 for him to re apply more tint.
Also do you think I will need another tint roll if I choose to o my back windshield.
In the video I used a sharply and cut the film just outside the lines I made. For the back window this film would be too short and wouldn’t be able to cover. They do make some films for back windows though
Illegal tint
@@MH-xu9kz 🤡
I did this same method and finished my f150 stx truck today. Literally Walmart film is good enough as tint. The 35 percent is a bit light though. 20 would've been better but Texas law is only 25 percent in front so I didn't want the hassle. Thank you for this video. My first attempt was horrible but the second time is done good. Thank you
Thank you so very much for the excellent video tutorial. Going to give this a go this weekend. I have an older work car and always wanted to tint the windows and add a tint across the top of the windshield. This should make the ride to work and back so much better.
How's the quality of the tint thou??? And what tint do you think is the best?
I used WalMart Black Magic tint (3 stars) in the past on several vehicles. The tint went on fine, a bit hard to get the bubbles/fingers out but I did. In EVERY case the window tint changed colors in about a year and a half, it went from black to a grayish white color, it looked awful. I had to uninstall the film on each car, I cannot stress enough - this stuff is PURE CRAP! Do NOT install Black Magic film on your vehicle, it might look ok initially but will change color in time.
I feel like it’s a cheap quick tint though , just until you get it tinted professionally
Well if you wanted quality and longevity you wouldnt be going to walmart
Personally, I would just buy it to learn how to install tint so I didn't mess up the nice tint I wanted to put on. $20 to learn and not have to buy another $100 roll seems worth it in every way to me. Most people aren't going to buy Walmart tint to keep on their car for very long.
a year and a half? that’s impressive, sounds like you installed it on the outside but who knows. it’s good cheap stuff for over a year
mine did that in a day. I'm taking it back!
Aaaand apparently you can do that on the front windows... I thought it was a world safety thing. Thank you for the video
Legal in some States, check yours first!
@@goratgo1970 I was being ironic. I know that it's legal in some countries. I sell cars in Europe for 20 years and I can guarantee that it's not legal on most countries , and it's easy to see why, but just because it's legal doesn't mean it's not bad.
@@sandokan1578 Apologies my reply was not ironic, in California it is illegal and I once had to drive to the CHP station where they made me remove it from my Corvette.
I now live in Washington State where it is legal to a percentage - you cannot apply limo rating for instance. And some colors are legal here too. Safety factor is not addressed.
@@goratgo1970 no apologies needed my friend. Its just something that I find disturbing every time a see in some countries worldwide. In most countries in Europe (I cannot guarantee all countries) you are only allowed max. 65% except on the 3 front windows.
Worse part was finding the peel start from the tint and protective sheet. I would not recommend doing this yourself. Pay the pros 😊
As a professional window tinter I would have to agree but some people want to try it on their own.
Bro . We all 1 day want to learn . The same way every pro did . Made mistakes and learn . Or you think he was a pro as soon he was born🤔 you a troll dude 👎🏽DB
The problem is I don't trust the "pros" so idy things myself.
That would be the plan...let the pros handle it. If only the pros weren't greedy and trying to get over maybe we would. Got a quote yesterday for $280 just for the two front side windows and a strip across my front windshield. Foh
@@guttagutta420 bro ... Just try yourself. Practice and you will see . I did it myself and came out real good for my first time. All it need is patience
Great video I really enjoyed watching the full tutorial. I feel much more confident trying to do this on my girlfriends 2003 Galant.
Those micro fibers suck, they leave fuzzies.
Saving People around the World a lot of Money through this tutorial. Great stuff!
Subscribed and I definitely learned a lot from you sir. Now I feel confident to do my front windows. Gonna tint my 02 Taurus his weekend.
Wow this was a very professional video definitely going to try it out this afternoon
Bro! I used to do sales at a car custom shop years ago. Window tint was our primary product. I wish I had learned this back then. There's so much money in window tint if you're good at it. You can earn $100 to $200 per vehicle just matching front windows on trucks, SUV's and vans. I might go to Walmart today and practice on my brother's junker. 😃👍
Yo tutorials are very systematic and you deliver well ,totally uncomplicated .I feel like I can do it .🎉😂