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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 05:28 AM
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Window Tinting DIY

Looking for high quality precut window tint for my 3 back windows , thinking going 35 % .
Does anyone know of a online store that offers 3M or other high end precut kits for the Mini .
I have seen them offered on Ebay and other sites not sure about the quality . Anyone have experience with applying their own tint and where to buy .
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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If you have never tinted before I would seriously consider paying a professional to do the job.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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+1...

taking off tints is a pia... plus. most places that sell/apply 3m film gives you a lifetime (ownership) warranty
 
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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The cutting of the back windows is easy. You just put the film on the out side then cut to fit just larger than the black edging of the window. You then put the tint on the inside. The issues is installing with out bubbles and getting the curved back window to lay flat. If you have never tinted before get some $10 wall mart film and give it a try before you blow the good stuff. I would agree that if you have not done it before pay some one, you spent $20k to $30k for the car spend $200 to have it done right.
 
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