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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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Easy enuf to do urself, or best to get someone to do it?

Want my golf light/med tinted, is it best to get it pro done or is it easy to do urself?

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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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Its a massive fiddle if you have never done it.

Unless you like to waste money practicing and getting it right, might as well pay for a pro to do it.

Oh and make sure you dont exceed the rules on the amount of tint. The cops will make you peal it off if they catch you.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MadMac
Its a massive fiddle if you have never done it.

Unless you like to waste money practicing and getting it right, might as well pay for a pro to do it.

Oh and make sure you dont exceed the rules on the amount of tint. The cops will make you peal it off if they catch you.

Nah, only want a slight tint, if its gonna be hassle i will pay someone to do it......


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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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Yeah I tried to do it to an estate of mine and no matter what I did, couldn't get the cuts straight, the bubbles out... total mare
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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Looks like an awful job to me

Fuck having bubbles and being like the ricers with limo tint on escort populars!

Should only be 200-250? I like tints for privacy and keeping car cool in summer. I must admit even without mega tints on mine you sometimes need to double take a wing mirror at night!
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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Pay to get it done....it will look shit otherwise......

BUT

Be VERY careful with your car Stu.....as it is dark so the windows will have to be just the right shade otherwise it will look poo........Get a very light tint

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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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its easy enough to do yourself if you take your time but like anything , most can turn their hands to do a one off job but theyll never get it as good a finish as the guy who does it all day every day for a living. rear screens can prove tricky with there slight bowl shape. getting a motor done is only about £250ish so id get it done right by a professional to save time and hassle.
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