Window Tinting - Installed vs. DIY

[johncworden at verizon.net (John C. Worden)]

All but the rear window are quite easy to tint.  And as far as the rear is 
concerned, just take the time to line everything up right.  That being 
said, the last time I had tinted Scirocco windows I did let a pro do it, 
even though I had tinted enough windows to know what I was doing.  As for 
the purple, I have been told(by professionals) that the use of improper 
cleaning solutions(such as vinegar based) is one of the biggest causes for 
tint turning purple.  I don't know if it's true, but I always used 
non-vinegar based cleaners and have never had issues with tint turning purple.

John

At 12:17 PM 3/23/07, Camron D. Crouse wrote:

>My paint/semi-resto project is approaching the reassembly phase, and I 
>need to make a decision on Window tint while the glass is out of the 
>car.  A local shop of [presumably] reputable quality 
><http://www.ultimatewindowtinting.com/> quoted about $200 for 
>materials/labor. Removal of my old tint, which is generally in good shape 
>though starting to go somewhat purple (indicating end-of-lifecycle), is 
>*not* included in the quote.  I do have my wife's garment steamer at my 
>disposal, however, so I don't think it'll be a problem to remove myself.
>
>However, I can't imaging tinting removed glass should be too difficult. 
>Hell, I learned how to paint my car, right!? I have tinted our (flat) 
>house windows, but are the compound curves of Scirocco glass enough hassle 
>to leave it to the pros?  If so I'd like to get the quote reduced since 
>I'd be bringing in loose glass, [presumably] aiding in installation ease.
>
>OTOH, I could go tintless.
>
>Input welcome, thanks!
>
>- Camron from Vancouver, WA USA
>    '86.5 Black 16V 2.0L
>


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