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Old 29-12-2013, 06:05 PM
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Who does window tinting on here.I want to tint my rear quarter windows and back window on my mk4 fiesta.Its got the rubbers in it and not bonded.Would it be easier to remove the window and do it that way
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If you removed the window first it might damage the film when refitting. I might be wrong.
Or, you could just not do it. Which would be best.
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If you removed the window first it might damage the film when refitting. I might be wrong.
Or, you could just not do it. Which would be best.
Its not just for the looks its also for security as well
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Tinted windows look shit..... it will make your car look like a van.
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Tinted windows look shit..... it will make your car look like a van.
Its gonna be used like a van anyway Glenn.
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If it was me id put a vinyl/ plastidip instead of tinting them because like glenn said it will look shit
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Originally Posted by bagginsRSturbo
If it was me id put a vinyl/ plastidip instead of tinting them because like glenn said it will look shit
Sounds good Ryan ive never heard of this vinyl plastidip stuff though.
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I don't want to part with my car.and I no if I get a van I wont have time to drive the fiesta.
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Is plasti dip the spray on stuff that can go on body panels too? That looks clever stuff.
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I mmean either a vinyl or plastidip not a vinyl plastidip
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Originally Posted by bagginsRSturbo
I mmean either a vinyl or plastidip not a vinyl plastidip
Plastidip on Glass?never heard of it but wouldn't it scratch off
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Yeah im sure you can, it stick to most things and it cheap aswell
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Originally Posted by bagginsRSturbo
Yeah im sure you can, it stick to most things and it cheap aswell
Its worth a punt.I will find out if some where near me does it
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Just get a pot of paint and tosh your back windows in.
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
Just get a pot of paint and tosh your back windows in.
Are you being funny lol
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