Window Tinting - Installed vs. DIY

[amalventano1 at tds.net (Allyn)]

I'd bring them the glass and offer $80 (settle no higher than 100).  You could do it yourself for ~$30.  Compound curves of the rear
quarters only mean you have to babysit for 10-15 more minutes with the squeegie as to prevent the upper forward corner from lifting
(it will try to 'spider' towards the center from that corner).  Way easy with glass off the car.  I did it in an afternoon, and that
includes removing and reinstalling the glass.  I skipped the rear glass.  I've never been a fan of tinting that piece.  Aside from
risk to defroster lines and the utter pain of tinting that piece, it's at a steep enough rake that even the slightest tint kills
rear visibility.  If you do opt to tint the rear, go with half of whats on the side glass.

Al

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Camron D. Crouse [mailto:camron@worldaccessnet.com] 
> Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 1:17 PM
> Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Window Tinting - Installed vs. DIY
> 
> 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
> 
> 
>  From an old discussion:
> 
> >> From: Tonee Northam <pb3vr6@yahoo.com> Date: 2005/08/13 Sat PM
> >> 10:27:29 EDT To: the list <scirocco-l@scirocco.org> Subject:
> >> OT-Window Tinting
> >> 
> >> I'm sure there is alot of experience here, so.
> >> 
> >> Has anyone tinted their windows, and if so, pros and cons are 
> >> welcome.
> >> 
> >> tia
> >> 
> >> Tonee
> 
> >> David Utley wrote:
> > 
> > Get it done, you will thank me later.  Around here, I can 
> get my GTI 
> > done for 100.00.  They guarantee it against scratches (as 
> in, get one 
> > or two, get it done fo' fwee), and the stuff they use now does not 
> > turn purple like the shizzle in my car now.  'Luminar' or something 
> > close is the brand of choice...  They also guarantee not to 
> get dust 
> > on the tint, which is pretty noticeable.  Most cut it via 
> computer, so 
> > the fit is nice...
> > 
> > In other words, for me it is more trouble than it is worth.  Get it 
> > done, get a guarantee, get onto something else...
> > 
> > David
> 
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