Pre Cut Tint Kit--Shrinking and Installing Back Window--Any Car or SUV

[@XZAYLO]

thank you for the informative video. I had tint training but this still helped explain a bit more

[@InstallProz]

04av6 you are very welcome! We are happy to hear you found it helpful.

[@NewShockerGuy]

I love your tint videos. I just did my wife's Lexus NX. I previously did our solara from watching your videos 6 months ago. You are the only person to FULLY explain, show, and give a proper how to on this. I'm really surprised more people haven't liked/watched it because this is the best for me. A++++!!!

[@InstallProz]

Thank you very much! 👍

[@maxkdo63]

Can I ask how is the tint film now at 2 years and what brand of film did you bought ? Did the color change and bubble? I am planning to diy window tint

[@newtcrew]

Just tinted my 4th vehicle. I always come back to this page for a refresher. 4-5 out on my first one and no bubbles.

[@InstallProz]

We are very happy to hear you're finding it beneficial. 😊

[@newtcrew]

Great video and appreciate the attention to detail! Thanks for helping to make my first window tinting rodeo a pretty decent success. The only commentary I have is regarding the 3rd brake light. Squeegeeing around it may work, but I'd encourage removal first, if possible. Typically they are just held in place with a couple of screws or clips.

[@CryptoBrian93]

Great video! I love how detailed you are with your videos.

[@bradyolson7633]

The squeegees have a semi firm rubber edge. when using them, you need to spray the film with your soap and water solution so that the squeegee will move smoothly across the film without sticking. water on the outside of the film is ok at this point; you are just trying to force the water solution out from between the window and the film.

[@hahahahaha4565]

can't wait to try this for first time.

[@emransampao9730]

I like how you demonstrate it. Very detailed. 👍

[@InstallProz]

emran sampao thank you! We are happy to hear you found the video helpful.

[@Random-rt5ec]

Excellent video - I see exactly what I did wrong to end up with creases when I tried it. That is a fairly flat rear window. My Ford Crown Vic rear window has much more curve.

[@deannabecker8948]

I just failed on my crown vic also. watched and ready for round two.

[@InstallProz]

We are happy to hear you found it helpful. Be sure to subscribe and check out other other videos www.installproz.com

[@simplebmx9357]

If you heat the corners out first and work your way to the middle it heats a lot easier.

[@georgelung6965]

Very detailed instruction on how to... Why is there an necessary use of dryer bounce sheet? My guess- Is it because of acting in somewhat waxy property so that makes easier to remove the sheet off the window?

[@InstallProz]

It allows the tint to slide on the window so that it doesn't stick and wrinkle as you shrink it.

[@Onpointcarp]

This was a great video, one of the best I've seen actually. Here's a question...what if you screw up after applying to the inside I.e. big hair, dirt or rip in film. How do you remove the film without breaking the rear de-mister lines?

[@InstallProz]

Chris Roberts we recommend using a steamer. This video shows you how we remove window film. If the film was recently put on, you shouldn’t have an issue with it the film pulling apart or having much glue left behind. Once the tint is removed, you can use an adhesive remove to get any glue remaining off. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5qmgZd5rapsY7c

[@BDubSVL]

Great video - thanks for sharing! I plan on gathering the tools to attempt this next week. Question - what brand and/or website do you recommend to buy the pre-cut tint film?

[@jm2360]

Are all tints capable of shrinking using heat gun to follow the curves of the glass, especially the rear ones? Or there are tints that does not shrink at all?

[@InstallProz]

Here are some kits on amazon that we would recommend purchasing. There is an option to buy the kit with the tools we use in the video, you just need to select the kit you want to the right of the picture. Make sure you send an email with your vehicle information and shade of tint, as these ads are not vehicle specific and that information will be needed to cut the correct patterns. for a 4 door truck: www.amazon.com/dp/B01D8S9ZKQ for a 4 door car: www.amazon.com/dp/B0162XEX5Q for a 2 door truck: www.amazon.com/dp/B015OMVNX6 for a 2 door car: www.amazon.com/dp/B015D0IOVI for a small/medium SUV: www.amazon.com/dp/B01EDAX7Y8

[@bradyolson7633]

You can use a hair dryer, but it does take longer. before heat guns, professional tint installers used hair dryers.

[@ManuelCamarena0725]

Those damn fingers at the end lol I tried tinting for the first time at home and those are my worst nightmare! I need to practice pre shrinking every window for now.

[@InstallProz]

It may seem like a pain to do, but it makes the installation a lot easier when you shrink your patterns.

[@capris232000]

a question. what mark film you use? 3M?suntek?lumar?

[@MrGiiNGeR]

Should you be heat shrinking for every single window on the car or just the rear window? Thankyou

[@InstallProz]

Most cars, you should be shrinking every window. How much curve there is in the window is the primary factor.

[@dannytu9226]

Thanks for the video. I tried two separate times and end up failing. Keep getting fingers on the edge with the shrinking process. Thought I could go ahead and install but same thing happens inside the window during install. Any reason that I kept getting fingers and how to rid of them?

[@InstallProz]

What vehicle are you tinting?

[@dannytu9226]

2002 Honda Accord with 4 doors

[@Cartwright220]

Thanks for the video! One question though. the squeegees your using, do they have a rubber edge or just smooth plastic?? just wondering as in my mind rubber would be hard to slide across the film? thanks

[@InstallProz]

The squeegees have a semi firm rubber edge. when using them, you need to spray the film with your soap and water solution so that the squeegee will move smoothly across the film without sticking. water on the outside of the film is ok at this point; you are just trying to force the water solution out from between the window and the film.

[@Cartwright220]

+Install Proz Thanks for the answer. Your doing great quality vids. 👍

[@NewShockerGuy]

Welp, I'm back again because I have a newish car (2016 ct200h). I've used your videos every time to tint my windows and your's are the only ones that go through everything in a clear and concise and in real time. I've shrunk the rear window film on other vehicles according to exactly what you have in this video and zero issues, however my new car has a rear windshield wiper... so I am unable to put the tint all the way on the back windshield due to that... Can the rear window tint be shrunk on the front windshield mainly because it's a nice big surface or will it not work right because it's technically not the rear windshield shape? I searched everywhere trying to find an answer and it doesn't appear to come up, so that's what makes me wonder why do you do in a case like this where physical access to the entire rear windshield is blocked by an item that can't be removed...etc.

[@InstallProz]

The front windshield would not have the same curvature as the back windshield. We do one of two things--remove the back wiper, or pull it away from the window by attaching a string to it that is attached to something strong enough to hold it. Hopefully that makes sense. Unfortunately, you want to shrink the pattern on the back window.

[@Eddie_adventures]

why do you only need the bounce pad on the rear window? what would happen if I you did the side windows in this same fashion (bounce pad + traditional h)? could you use the side swiper for all for skweegee work ( i dont have a 6" turbo)

[@josecanoy8813]

This was a 2017 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L. just bought it last week. needs some comment from ya guys. or advise. I know for sure the Dealer would do the same sweet talk just like my 2014 Honda Accord deal. i end up keeping the car for 3 years

[@louie000007]

Thanks for the vid. If I ever see you at a bar, I will buy you a drink.

[@InstallProz]

louie000007 lol! Thank you!

[@utkforme]

Wow! Excellent video... Keep'um coming

[@InstallProz]

Thank you! We are happy you found it helpful. Be sure to subscribe and check out other other videos.

[@louie000007]

In another video, you used the wet solution to shrink the tint on the side window. Why the different in method? If you don't mind me asking?

[@InstallProz]

louie000007 the back window has a lot more curve to it; this method helps keep the tint against the window while shrinking it. Without the bounce pad, the tint will want to lift off of the window.

[@bobak5126]

What if you get a bubble or two in the center? Heat gun?

[@douglasflores1462]

Hi, I have seen videos where they don't use a heat gun at all, is the heat gun completely necessary? Thanks in advance.

[@InstallProz]

Hi Douglas, for most back windows, the heat gun is necessary to avoid getting fingers (areas of the film that stick up). While a hair dryer could be used to accomplish the same thing, it doesn't work as quickly. Heat shrinking the tint will save you a lot of trouble when installing the film. Should you need some computer cut patterns, check out our website www.installproz.com

[@InstallProz]

Here is another video that gives a little more detail on shrinking tint kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnvFpH1_hp2if68

[@rx7187]

@@InstallProz I tried without heat shrinking and it had fingers all over that I couldn't get out

[@jakevanharen7025]

Where do you recommend getting precut tent from and the tint you prefer to with?

[@InstallProz]

We would suggest buying one of our computer cut kits. www.installproz.com

[@_Area-51]

Thanks for the videos. I’ve a roof spoiler in the way which obviously causing an issue when shrinking, any advice?

[@InstallProz]

gcam83 we remove them to tint the window

[@_Area-51]

Install Proz thanks for reply. Mine is actually glued down with sikaflex so there’s no way of taking it off :( It’s a roof lip style spoiler on an A4

[@InstallProz]

unfortunately, there isn't any secret tips for working around it.

[@vinturd7975]

what do i do of I don't have a heat gun tho.? is there any good alternative

[@emransampao9730]

How do you heat the tent. Do you turn on the heat gun to a max or low power.

[@InstallProz]

emran sampao it really just depends on the person using the heat gun. The higher you have the temperature, the faster you need to move the heat gun and the further you need to keep it away from the tint. The higher heat makes it easier to melt the film. If you haven’t tinted before, we would recommend starting out with the heat on low. If you find that it isn’t shrinking the film fast enough for you, turn up the heat. The film we include in our tint kits shrinks very well. You can check them out on our website www.installproz.com

[@Not_nice718]

But what’s the best heather gun to get rite now for this job they say anyone but u don’t want get nothing to powerful to mess up u r work and u r car

[@InstallProz]

This is the heat gun we would recommend. You can buy just the heat gun, or you can buy the heat gun with the installation tools. amzn.to/2IbbRue

[@mohochris]

Can you use a regular hair blower instead of a heat gun?

[@InstallProz]

Yes you can, but it does take longer. Before heat guns, tint installers would use hair dryers to install tint.

[@richardi3481]

Great video! 👍🏽

[@InstallProz]

We are happy to hear you found it helpful

[@garyphloyngam7148]

Great job ima try this myself

[@InstallProz]

Thank you! You can get a computer cut kit from our site www.installproz.com if you need one.

[@NathanClevenger1337]

Doing what you just did with the heat gun I have melts the tint in seconds. Also when shrinking, it creases even when it looks the way yours does with the squiggly fingers. How hot is the heat gun supposed to even be?

[@InstallProz]

Hey Nathan, it sounds like you have the heat gun too close to the film when you are shrinking it. Our heat guns will go over 500 degrees. You just need to move the guns quicker and hold them further away from the film to not melt through it.

[@NathanClevenger1337]

@@InstallProz I have it 3"-3 1/2" away from the tint and it still does it. That's why I trip when I see guys on youtube holding the heat gun for so long going slow over an area and they don't burn the tint. Guess i'll have to try holding it even further away. What's a good cheap practice tint I can buy that I wont feel bad about messing up on?? Thank you!!

[@InstallProz]

@@NathanClevenger1337 are you using single or double ply film?

[@NathanClevenger1337]

@@InstallProz I tried "3M Ceramic Series 75% VLT" & "NANO CERAMIC WINDOW TINT FILM VLT 35% From America Window Film" Neither says what ply they are, they were pretty thick.

[@InstallProz]

@@NathanClevenger1337 hmm. More than likely the 3m film was a double ply film. We would suggest holding it 8-9" away from the film and keep the heat gun moving. If you haven't discarded the film you have, practice on it.

[@frankschest8584]

Awesome! Thanks. 🙏

[@InstallProz]

You're very welcome

[@Not_nice718]

Ok even if the pro kit and cut or they removable tints or no

[@InstallProz]

Sha Money We’re not sure we understand your question here. Can you rephrase it for us? Are you asking if the tint is removable?

[@Not_nice718]

Install Proz I was asking u after awhile u have your tint on and they last for 2 Years on u r car is it hard to remove it with out effects the windows u have on u r car and what’s the feedback on longtime tint. And if I get per cut tints or they removable to take off by hand

[@TheAudiostud]

I was told that you couldn't fit tints to heated Windows, is that correct? As your applying tint to what I assume is a heated rear window, thanks,

[@InstallProz]

TheAudiostud, that is not correct. We apply window film (tint) to heated windows all of the time. The majority of back windows have defrosters.

[@johnmcadden3404]

Do all pre cut kits need to be shrunk with heat gun?

[@InstallProz]

Whether or not you need to shrink your pre cut tint kit really depends on the vehicle. Vehicles with straight glass like a jeep wrangler do not need to be shrunk. Windows that have a lot of curve in them like a VW beetle will need to be shrunk to lay flat on the glass. Taking the time to shrink the film on the outside of the window will make your life a lot easier when you start to install the tint.

[@Not_nice718]

I don’t have a heater gun so can I use a blow dry

[@InstallProz]

Sha Money yes, you can use a blow dryer, it just takes longer.

[@Not_nice718]

I got a blow dry that’s like a heat gun lol

[@thomasedwards9839]

Whats the solution in the bottle? Can i use a sented dry sheet?

[@InstallProz]

Yes, you can use scented dryer sheets. Here is the link to the solutions video kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX60qHSbhJ6ab6c

[@InstallProz]

Sorry, we pasted in the wrong link for the solutions video. Here it is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX60qHSbhJ6ab6c

[@alexz6807]

Can u wet the outer tint while shrinking

[@InstallProz]

Wetting the tint would cool it down and prevent you from being able to shrink it. We wouldn't suggest wetting it down while shrinking it.

[@JBIRD575]

Can you sand yellow turbos with 1000 grit ???

[@InstallProz]

We haven't ever tried to sand them.

[@Lexaniortiz1986]

on some cars i heat shrink it that is nothing up after i shrink it and i still get alot of fingers can you help me

[@InstallProz]

Are you using a quality 2ply film or a 1 ply film?

[@JBIRD575]

Great video..!!!

[@InstallProz]

Thank you

[@nasrinlipi2238]

Application starts at 13:00 Skip to see what you came to see

[@InstallProz]

👍🏻 thank you for your comment

[@karwannagashbandi6257]

Thank you.

[@InstallProz]

You're very welcome

[@gfghcch9743]

Why using heat gun for.ihave been installing this thing just with soapy water and any id card

[@InstallProz]

If the curve in the window is not too great--a truck window can generally fall into this category--you wouldn't need to heat shrink the tint; however, heat shrinking the film will make the likely hood of getting "fingers" in the film much less likely.

[@josecanoy8813]

i had tint install by Honda Dealer recently, its was so awful and ugly. specially the matrix dot area showing hazings and spots. i just got it only a week ago, brand new. now it was messed up. just like my 2014 Honda Accord, got the same problem, and i got to drive it for almost 3 years. what should i do?

[@installproz5453]

Jose Canoy if the haze hasn't gone away within a week, we would recommend taking it back to the dealer and asking them to fix it. If dirt or dust got behind the film during installation, you will need to remove the film, clean the window, and install new film to fix the problem.

[@josecanoy8813]

my 2014 Honda got the same problem before, and told me that they'll fix it. it got worst and worser. i end up stopping to back on the fifth time because they messed my car by wetting the back seat, soaking wet, maybe trying to tell me not to bother them and stick with it

[@installproz5453]

Jose Canoy it sounds like they have some pretty bad customer service. If the window wasn't cleaned thoroughly before they installed the tint, you may have dust or dirt behind it. If that is the case, the only fix is to remove it and reinstall it. We are certain sorry to hear about your experience.

[@josecanoy8813]

wouldn't it hurt or damage the heater element on the window when they pull out the tint. and what else can you recommend on the part of that Matrix Dot area .

[@installproz5453]

Jose Canoy send us a picture of the area with the issue [e-mail]

[@johnmcadden3404]

Good vid! 👌🏻

[@InstallProz]

Thank you so much! Happy you found it helpful

[@randyb4917]

Change tha battery in the smoke detector! lol

[@InstallProz]

😂

[@TravisAndrew1]

I can't get my tint to shrink like that for shit.. ive tried like 7-8 times now.. seems the tint sticks to the glass idunno

[@InstallProz]

What type of car are you trying to tint?

[@mikesecondo2254]

Took me 4 hours trying to install on a 1989 vette rear window....looks like crap!!! Had to try...called tint shops and when gave them the application they laughed....we don't do those!!!!

[@InstallProz]

A vetted rear window is certainly a challenging window to start shrinking tint on. Most professional shops use computer cut patterns to avoid cutting on expensivecars. They choose not to install computer cut patterns purchased on the internet because it cuts into their profit margin. Also, if they mess up a pattern, they can't just grab a piece of tint off of their roll in the shop, as it won't likely match.

[@basscaddy1449]

I have alot of stickers on my rear windshield will I have to take those off to shrink my tint on the outside the stickers are top left top right and 1 big one in the exact center of the window 🪟

[@InstallProz]

Yes. We'd recommend removing the stickers.

[@basscaddy1449]

@@InstallProz thank you I'm actually omw outside to work on cleaning up the windows

[@basscaddy1449]

@@InstallProz do you shrink the side windows too?! And which side should be touching the glass when shrinking on outside 🤔

[@basscaddy1449]

@@InstallProz thank you for your time!! I hope it turns out nice!!

[@JBIRD575]

Is that dark or light yellow turbo one is soft and the other is hard ???

[@InstallProz]

The black can be softer, but they both work just fine for installing ppf