hey everyone, i want to tint my own windows but im unsure of just a few things. First, is the tint u can buy at canadian tire or walmart any good to use? Second, right now it is winter and its about -17 c outside, but i do have a garage that i can do the tinting in, so is it smart to tint them right now. And last question, i know the tint from canadian tire instructions say to cut the tint into large strips when fitting to the window if the window has any concave, is this correct? The car im doig it on is a 1994 cx hatch, so it doesnt look to hard

 

well i did a little searching on the forums and found my answer, go to a shop, but what percentage of tinit should i get in the back? i want it fairly dark from the outside soo people cant see in, and im thinging about doing the fronts too, what percentages do u guys/girls run all around??

 

i run a 15% on my windows which is pretty dark. there are pics of it in my gallery. i would suggest going to a shop because doing it yourself is such a pain in the *** and usually doesnt turn out that good. you always get bubbles and it just looks bad within months.

 

well depending how strict the cops in your area will affect how much tint you want on the front windows. but i say 15% all around. thats what i got and its perfect.

 

Ya canadian tire is a bad idea, im glad your getting it tinted by a shop. I got limo on the rears and 1 up from it on the front.

 

i got limo all the way

 

If you can get 5% all the way around and not get hassled by the fuzz do it!

Here in cali 5% for the rear and 30% for the front looks good doesnt get you pulled over and keeps your car cooler when its hot

 

ya definatly have it done by a good shop..

i got mine 20% around and 5% on the side rear windows and sunroof... tho i want to have my rear window retinted at 5% eventualy...but im gonna wait till the spring to have it redone cause of the cold @ weather.....

 

yea man, im in cali, i had 35% on the front 2, never got hassled, but then i changed to 5% haha

 

I am doing the same thing but i am taking my windows out and doing it inside where it is warmer.5%rear window and5% back side windows.Front window tint is illegal here in IL.