Window Tinting - Installed vs. DIY

[camron at worldaccessnet.com (Camron D. Crouse)]

Yes, ammonia or ammonia-based cleaners (the shop recommended 409 Spray 
cleaner).  I also forgot to mention the tint resource I came across, 
<http://www.tintdude.com/>

Sounds like it's not as scary as the pros would have us believe, I'll 
probably just get a roll and try myself first.

- Camron from Vancouver, WA USA
  '86.5 Black 16V 2.0


julie@menloparkrandd.com wrote:
> Amonia stips the tint, that much I am sure of.
> 
>  >-----Original Message-----
>  >From: John C. Worden [mailto:johncworden@verizon.net]
>
>  >
>  >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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