Window Tinting - Installed vs. DIY

[julie at menloparkrandd.com (julie@menloparkrandd.com)]

Amonia stips the tint, that much I am sure of.

>-----Original Message-----
>From: John C. Worden [mailto:johncworden@verizon.net]
>Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 02:48 PM
>To: 'Camron D. Crouse'
>Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: Re: Window Tinting - Installed vs. DIY
>
>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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