Window tintInstead of going down to the professionals, and asking to get your car windows tinted, you may find that it’s a lot easier to do it at home, rather than at the shop, where you’re going to pay a few hundred dollars.  If you’re looking to tint your windows at home, let me give you some basic steps on how you can accomplish it.

For starters, you’re going to need a window tinting kit.  These can be found at your local auto parts store, or even online.  It’s up to you to decide on how much you “tint” you want.  Remember that you don’t want to make your windows too dark, because it may be illegal in your state.

Here’s what you’re going to need in order to get the project started:

  • Dishwashing soap
  • Spray bottle
  • Blow dryer
  • A small knife, and razor blade
  • Sponge

Step 1: You’ll want to grab your tinting film, and you’ll want to shape it to the form of your windows.  Hold it up to the window, and you’ll want to trace the layout.  If you’re lucky, you can purchase a kit ahead of time specifically made for your vehicle.

Step 2: Clean up your windows.  This is where you’re going to want to mix dish washing soap, and water in a spray bottle.  Spray your windows down, and clean them down.  Make sure that there’s no dirt, or any residue!

Step 3: Apply the tint, but you’re going to want to make sure that you leave a tiny gap at the top, so that it won’t cause trouble when you go to shut your windows.

Step 4: Firmly rub the tint along the window.  Make sure that there are no air bubbles, and ensure that it’s a smooth surface.

Step 5: Take your blow dryer, and start blowing the tint until it seems firmly placed against the glass.  Again, you will want to make sure that there are no bubbles, or sign of moisture in between the glass, and tint.

Step 6: Continue to to this on every other window.  If you’re going to tint your rear window, make sure that you don’t tint over the defroster lines, this will cause damage!  Instead, you will want to tint in between each, and every one.

If you want to watch a video online on how it’s done by a professional, I recommend watching this video created by eHow.