Toning is the easiest and most affordable way to change the appearance of the car. Pros are often argued about the pros and cons, but the fact that with the correct selection of such a film can make cars more attractive and original, they say more often. So, let's say you decide to put a tint film on the glass of your “iron horse”. Where to start, and in general, how to tint glass, we will try to figure it out.
Before you buy a blackout coating, find out which glasses may be subject to changes in light transmission and which may not. According to the law of the Russian Federation, dimming the windshield with a film, the transmittance of which is less than 85% is prohibited. In addition, when you get to another country, you obey its laws, therefore, the norms and how and how to tint glass may differ. Before traveling, it is better to clarify this moment in order to protect yourself from unnecessary problems abroad.
Suppose you decide to purchase a film and start transforming your car yourself. The action is actually uncomplicated. The material that you have to work with consists of a transparent polyester film (it is attached to the glass), which is specially coated with a metal base. Toning is fixed on the inner (!) Part of the glass, which reduces the likelihood of mechanical damage to the dimming coating and protects it from various weather conditions.
Having learned how to tint glass, many begin to relate to this process without due seriousness. Indeed, everything looks quite simple, but this is only the first impression, and it is deceptive. For a beautiful and high-quality result, you have to work.
The procedure for darkening the windows begins with the fact that it is necessary to degrease and clean the windshield from dirt. This should be done without sparing time, since in places where even a speck of dust appears under the tint, an air bubble begins to form after a short period of time, and this leads to the peeling of the entire coating. Do not forget to remove the radio and cellular antennas from the glass. If in this case, with the front and side windows, everything is quite simple, then you will have to torment yourself with the rear. If you are faced with a situation where you do not know how to carefully remove the brake light or not damage the heating, and also do not know well how to tint the rear window, then it is better to consult a specialist. In this case, the effect will be excellent and lasting, which is what everyone wants.
If you managed to visit a professional workshop at least once, then you probably happened to see that the craftsmen are working with glasses removed from the car. You should not argue about how to properly tint glass on a half-table or do without dismantling. Real masters know what they are doing, but for the ordinary car owner, the removal and installation process itself can bring a lot of trouble. It follows that we will not shoot anything, and therefore we will use the pattern. For him we need tissue paper. We apply it to the (rear, for example) glass and carefully draw the outline. We cut it out, apply the pattern to the film and cut off all the excess. Now we are ready for tinting that exactly matches the required dimensions.
About how to tint glass and what to use as an adhesive, a lot of information is provided, but the most common way is the one that uses soapy water. There are several advantages to this solution. Firstly, when tinting is placed on the surface of a glass moistened with such a liquid, it is quite simple to move it on the surface, make the necessary adjustments, etc. Secondly, it is cheap and reliable.
On the issue of adjusting the dimming film, in particular over a large area, one more item should also be added to the instruction “how to tint the rear window”. Unlike wallpaper gluing, with which many “masters” compare tinting, the film, although stretched from the center, needs to be done very carefully, since even a small effort can lead to deformation of the entire coating. Tighten the film by the tips.
Knowing how to tint glass, you should not expect that everything will turn out the first time. Keep in mind that it’s easier to work with more expensive film, therefore, the choice should not be made on the principle of “this will work”, but it is better to immediately get high-quality material. It is not afraid of scratches and lasts at least 5-7 years longer than cheap counterparts. Good luck to you!