Tinting question

[Rydfree]

Going to have my front windows tinted to match the rear windows. I went to my local window tint expert and when I told him I wanted my windows tinted he winced. I’m like what’s up and he said it’s a pain in the ass because the door windows go down slightly when opening.

Does anyone know how these windows are getting tinted. I’m concerned with the process.

thanks.

Easiest windows ever to do . Just DIY,lol.

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[EOSeabee]

Windshield tint is illegal, but I got mine done. They use a very light tint, and it really helps knock down the glare.

 

[Bronco73]

What is a typical cost to tint the driver/pass front windows?

 

[GI_Jo_Nathan]

Honestly considering the amount of Mustang and Challenger doors that are tinted on a regular basis it's kind of weird for the installer to even mention it.

I had a mobile guy come to my house and do mine in about 5 minutes without issue. Cost about $115for the two doors.

 

[22MavXLT]

RUN, do not walk, to another tint place! Been tinting over 13 years and these windows are the EASIEST to do.

 

[TX-Dennis]

The only challenge tinting a bronco (hard top only) is the tailgate thanks to the wiring, but it's doable.

I had mine tinted all around with ceramic. $240. My base had basically no factory tint. Windshield tint is illegal, but you can get a clear protection film.

If you do it yourself you can probably get away with doing a light tint on the windshield, but most reputable shops won't break the law for you

 

[mjohnso3]

I tinted my own windows but yet I used to do this professionally for over 20 years. 70% 3m Crystalline for the front windshield is probably one of the best out there in terms of IR (infrared ) heat rejection . Suntek CXP is an excellent choice. However I used Expel ceramic and while it offers great performance I wasn't impressed with the clarity of the film. Expel makes a quality PPF.

 

[SHANUT]

Going to have my front windows tinted to match the rear windows. I went to my local window tint expert and when I told him I wanted my windows tinted he winced. I’m like what’s up and he said it’s a pain in the ass because the door windows go down slightly when opening.

Does anyone know how these windows are getting tinted. I’m concerned with the process.

thanks.

A good tent shop can handle it no problem. They will use heat to cure the tint and they also bevel the outside edge so it doesn’t catch when it goes up into the rubber channel. You still need to wait 3 to 5 days to roll your windows down, however.

 

[22MavXLT]

I will second the 3m Crystalline for being the absolute best on the market for heat/IR rejection, but it is a bitch to work with because it is so thin. We use Suntek in our shop and we like the CXP but the CIR is a lil better, with Evolve being their premier film. The biggest complaints we get is that the CIR and Evolve have a blueish look to them. For those people we have the CXP.

 

[Seahund]

Going to have my front windows tinted to match the rear windows. I went to my local window tint expert and when I told him I wanted my windows tinted he winced. I’m like what’s up and he said it’s a pain in the ass because the door windows go down slightly when opening.

Does anyone know how these windows are getting tinted. I’m concerned with the process.

thanks.

Find another shop. Mine were easy peasy. I think they disconnected the battery so the windows wouldn't lower. I paid $200 for mine - I have a 2dr. San Diego

 

[22MavXLT]

Find another shop. Mine were easy peasy. I think they disconnected the battery so the windows wouldn't lower. I paid $200 for mine - I have a 2dr. San Diego

It's not even that hard, hold the outside door handle in the open position and take a hook or screwdriver on the latch inside the door and flip it so that it make the door think it's closed. The window will pop up. Tint the window and then heat the bottom edge with the heat gun for a few mins to get the film to stick better, then pull the door handle again and it should go back to the "open" position. This method works a lot for frameless windows. Unless there is a button in the actual door jamb, then you have to take the screw out of the button or find a way to "mash" the button down so it thinks the door is closed. I will tint frameless windows all day everyday over the standard windows. So easy!

 

[Johnny Mo]

Had mine done took less than an hour, no issues with the auto drop.

 

[Boostedblues]

You have to trick the door trigger into believing the door is closed by putting the latch mechanism in the correct position then the window stays in the up position as if the door is closed. Clean the window and prep it for the film, spray slip solution on the film and glass and position the film, then squeegee the film. Trim the edges if necessary then clean it up and call it a day.

This is what my tint guy did. He had the job finished in 15 minutes. Definitely not hard at all.

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