Walmart Tint self application

I did mine with Kragen's film (poor optics-orange peel like)
Both rear side and the rear hatch window have compound curves, so you will tend to end up with wrinkles. The rear hatch is a very big, akward piece.
Next time I'll pay to have it done.

 

Does it say on the package what the brand of the film is? It's all-important.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(electricity_guzzler @ May 8 2006, 03:00 PM) [snapback]251609[/snapback]</div>

Dude! You shelled out how much for your package #9 car? Don't skimp on the window film. Get a pro to do it for about $200.00. You won't be sorry. If you decide to do it yourself, you'll be at a tint shop in the long run anyway cause you won't be happy with it. Just save your anxiety for something else like the EV mod.

 

I had my car professionally done. When I picked it up, I noticed the little window in the back below the hatch was not tinted. I asked the installer about it. He told me that little window piece was made of lexan and the tint would not stick to it. I thought this was wrong. I went to WalMart and bought the dark black window tint that you can remove. I think it was about $12. I measured the back window, roughly cut out a piece of tint and applied it temporarily (dry). The tint sticks with a static cling. I used a blue sharpie to trace the outline of the window since it has curves in it. I took the film down and did my final trim with sissors. I mixed up a spray bottle of water and a little dishwashing soap. I sprayed the window and the film. I pressed the film on the window. I sprayed the back side of the film. I used a credit card and squeezed all the bubbles out starting from the center and working my way to the outsides. Well, it turned out great. It's been on for almost three weeks and it has not fallen off yet.