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Review on 🚘 Gila XLB242 Xtreme Limo Black 2.5% VLT Auto Window Tint Glare Control UV Block 24" x 78" (2ft x 6.5ft) DIY by Walter Day

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Secret tips for successful coloring - if you are not an idiot.

Very dark. The sun shines through the rear window and all that comes through is a cool and matte blue. Very personal. Rear lights no longer dazzle at night. Used on my rear window. 1 roll/pack for 1 rear window. It is important to follow these steps: - Clean the glass better than usual and then clean it again. - Mix a few drops of dish soap with warm water in a spray bottle. Not too soapy, just a few drops. - Unfold the tint and clean the corner to determine which side the tint is on. - Stick the tint film on the car covering the window with a transparent film facing you. The tape is firm and smooth. Lots of tape for a secure hold. Don't do this on a windy day, preferably in a garage. Using a new razor blade, trim the shade in a utility knife or box opener. Follow the rubber border around the window. Just don't push too hard, just enough to cut the tooth. You can trim it off a bit more by following the outer edge of the trim, but you'll need to make detailed cuts once it's in place. It's best to do most of the cutting in this "pre-cutting" step. Now, before you start tinting, here are some tips: 1. Keep both the window and the tint very wet at all times. Helper is better when you shoot the transparent film, spray the paint with plenty of water. This will prevent it from rolling and sticking on itself. In this case it will be destroyed. Seriously, keep it wet. Also, when shooting transparencies, make sure the tint stays flat, even, and straight. If it has creases or burrs, the clear film will bond when you tear it off, creating a "wrinkle" on the tint that cannot be removed. Too many wrinkles and the shadow will be ruined. In my opinion, the application process is the most important. It's like surgery and juggling between spraying lots of water and even exfoliating. Soak the window again and tape it. Focus on the center first and a corner or edge. Align the edge and press the center. From there, work outwards from the center. I used my driver's license as a mop, something strong and with a flat edge that won't cut or scratch. Seriously, you must have something small like this to squeeze out all the water and air. I'm from the country so I recommend using a driver's license. If you've done everything right, you should only need minimal cropping to remove the extra tint. You want the hue to only lie flat at the edge. Tip: Any amount of paint piling up in a corner or edge because there is too much of it in that area will result in a ripple or "bubble," so trim with care. Now don't panic, there's some stubborn air. Pockets rising from the edge. Keep pressing the shade, working with water and air. If that pesky bastard still won't budge and he's on the edge, come back to him later (if you're in the sun sooner rather than later on a hot day), just consider waiting for the moisture to evaporate , before you squeeze that bastard . . If you applied the shade from the center to the edges you will not have bubbles in the shade. Only a few small ripple bubbles possible on the edges, which as long as you keep working at it will be defeated. $ - Only those who can and can understand their environment will be successful. Idiots shouldn't buy. These are my tricks, welcome.

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