chrisjw Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I'm considering getting my 3 rear windows tinted. Is it a fairly straightforward job to do it myself, or is it better to get it done professionally. I live in a first floor apartment, so won't have access to electricity for a heat gun etc. Also, can anyone recommend a decent tint supplier. I was thinking 20%. I'm also considering a side stripe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2017 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Hi Chris, If you do them yourself regular and are good at it then give it a go otherwise, if you want a perfect finish pay someone to do them mate. I tried once and failed, air bubbles everywhere so paid £120 for three rear windows. Not bad price tbh! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjw Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Rob2017 said: Hi Chris, If you do them yourself regular and are good at it then give it a go otherwise, if you want a perfect finish pay someone to do them mate. I tried once and failed, air bubbles everywhere so paid £120 for three rear windows. Not bad price tbh! Hi Rob. Must admit, I haven't attempted it myself before, although I'm quite handy. However, I wouldn't want to mess it up & I'm a bit of a perfectionist, so I think you're right. Get it done by someone. Chris. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2017 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Yes Chris, it all depends on your desired finish I guess. Just hold out for someone to do it and shop around for the best price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexBartlam Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 no harm in trying, iv got to redo mine and have been quoted £70 for rear and £40 for two rear sides, a roll of 20% tint on eBay costs about £7-£10 so no harm in giving it a go and if it does go wrong you can then go and get it done professionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjw Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 37 minutes ago, AlexBartlam said: no harm in trying, iv got to redo mine and have been quoted £70 for rear and £40 for two rear sides, a roll of 20% tint on ebay costs about £7-£10 so no harm in giving it a go and if it does go wrong you can then go and get it done professionally. The ones I looked at are already cut to size, which would make it easier...............http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pre-Cut-Window-Tint-FORD-FIESTA-MK7-08-16-3DR-Medium-Smoke-35/222525146084?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 I think I'll attempt this myself though.....shouldn't be too difficult, although I'm a bit worried about it fading or peeling off................http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIDE-STRIPES-GRAPHICS-TO-FIT-FORD-FIESTA-PAIR-CAR-DECALS-STICKERS/132136770885?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexBartlam Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 just follow the instruction lots of soapy water i heard was good but dont take my word for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke4efc Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 The two sides are really easy to do and get good results with as it's quite flat. The boot was a whole different story. Tried to use the heatgun and more bubbles just appeared as I was trying to flatten it to the glass. Spent about an hour on different settings and no luck. Gave up and ripped it off, going to buy better tint next time but it's hard to get hold off. I'm starting to think it's just a myth so tinting professionals can get you to go to them instead of doing it yourself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotbass Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 7 hours ago, chrisjw said: The ones I looked at are already cut to size, which would make it easier...............http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pre-Cut-Window-Tint-FORD-FIESTA-MK7-08-16-3DR-Medium-Smoke-35/222525146084?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 I think I'll attempt this myself though.....shouldn't be too difficult, although I'm a bit worried about it fading or peeling off................http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIDE-STRIPES-GRAPHICS-TO-FIT-FORD-FIESTA-PAIR-CAR-DECALS-STICKERS/132136770885?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Can you let us know how you get on? £20 and a bit of work is definitely worth a shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjw Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 15 hours ago, Luke4efc said: The two sides are really easy to do and get good results with as it's quite flat. The boot was a whole different story. Tried to use the heatgun and more bubbles just appeared as I was trying to flatten it to the glass. Spent about an hour on different settings and no luck. Gave up and ripped it off, going to buy better tint next time but it's hard to get hold off. I'm starting to think it's just a myth so tinting professionals can get you to go to them instead of doing it yourself Maybe, for £20, I may just fit the sides & not bother with the rear window, if it proves difficult. The sides should darken it sufficiently for the rear not to look odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke4efc Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I found it looks odd when you've got the sides dark and back clear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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