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If so, is it hard? Should I just fork over the money to a shop?

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[–] Feinsteins_Ghost@hexbear.net 7 points 1 year ago

Process is simple enough. Soapy water, squeegee, sharp blades and a heat gun. There are a ton of videos on YT on how to DIY it.

Spring for the ceramic tint. Its better than regular tint. It blocks IR, which regular tint does not. Really makes a difference if you live in a hot climate.

[–] chungusamonugs@hexbear.net 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Depends on the kind of car. If you have a sedan with a really angled rear window, it can be a pain. There's a reason you see so many cars with bubbly tint on the road.

It can be a fun project and great practice on your own car, but I've never been able to do that kind of stuff properly enough to feel comfortable doing it for others.

[–] sir_this_is_a_wendys@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have a hatchback. I'll probably give it a shot myself. If it's too bad I'll just get it re-installed.