big window tinting woes

[57 3100]

guys,
i went to 3 different window tint shops today to get my windows tinted, so when i do get my a/c unit, it will help keep the inside cooler.

all three places did a test section and said the outside wrap areas of the rear window is a huge problem, even when making a vertical slice near the corners.

have any of you found a place that was able to tint your big back window ?

i know they sell tinted glass now, but dont want to spent that kind of money...

thanks

leonard

[blackdiesel]

Yes we tinted dads (out of the truck, and I had a shop tint mine in the truck. It can be done.

[justplainray]

do they still sell the aerosol spray-on window tint?
I used some on bus windows a number of years ago and it worked OK
FWIW
justplainray

[57 3100]

thanks... i guess i will just have to keep searching...


leonard

[01spirit750]

I had my rear window (big window) done years ago with no problems.

The only problem was when we went to install it, the painter thought it would look better and cleaner without the tinting (he has done several of these trucks). I was there to help and we discussed it and I agreed so I removed the tint prior to putting the window in.

[57 3100]

Originally Posted by 01spirit750

I had my rear window (big window) done years ago with no problems.

The only problem was when we went to install it, the painter thought it would look better and cleaner without the tinting (he has done several of these trucks). I was there to help and we discussed it and I agreed so I removed the tint prior to putting the window in.

cool... yea, i agree that classic cars / trucks, look better with no tint. im just looking to keep the cab as cool as i can for when i install a/c. this florida humidity and heat is brutal.

leonard

[wildearp]

A true pro tinter uses a heat gun to get the tint to conform to the curves. You just have to find a pro.

I have a local guy that can easily do it, but that doesn't help you much.

[57 3100]

Originally Posted by wildearp

A true pro tinter uses a heat gun to get the tint to conform to the curves. You just have to find a pro.

I have a local guy that can easily do it, but that doesn't help you much.

yea, he first guy i went to tried that, laying it out on the outside of the window and shrinking it, i assume to get it close, but he gave up. there is a local guy here with a 5 window 50" truck and his corner windows were don in three pieces.... i have two more guys to try out and will give them a shot. thanks for the info.

leonard

[Raymo]

I owned a tint shop for many years, and it can be done. Not many guys can do it because it takes some time. I did it with one pc. of film. Some of us guys that have been tinting for several years have a few tricks. Don't let em do it three pieces, you'll see it. That's the difference between a pro and a rookie!! Gosh, Your in Florida-shouldn't have trouble finding a shop to do it. Good luck.
Raymo

[57 3100]

sounds good raymo, thanks... i will keep searching.

leonard