Recently, cars with tinted windows can often be found on the roads - tinting protects the interior of the car from heating, hides interior from prying eyes, makes external design cars are very attractive.
Window tinting is carried out by many car services, but similar work you can do it yourself. Tinting a car with your own hands is not difficult, but it requires care, patience and accuracy. How to properly tint a car, we will consider in this article.
Car window tinting is now often used - many car owners are trying to hide the interior of the car from prying eyes. different reasons. There are several types of toning:
- special tinted windows are installed on the car;
- automotive glass is coated with a special compound;
- when tinting, a tint film is used.
Gaining popularity lately the new kind tinting - installation of removable grids on the car. The grid is placed on the car window, it is convenient because it can be dismantled at any time.
Nowadays, the most common type of car tinting (TA) is sticking a film, although even 15-20 years ago, specially tinted windows with different shades- greenish, brownish, pink. 
car tinting cost
The price of car tinting depends on several factors:
- popularity and level of car service;
- the region in which the car service is located;
- scope of work;
- material used for installation.
In Moscow, many services are more expensive than in other regions, respectively, and tinting will also be expensive. The cost of work can be divided by operation, for example, removing an old tint film will cost from 500 rubles, and completely tinting a middle-class car will cost the car owner in the amount of 2,500 rubles. It should be borne in mind that full TA means pasting with a film rear window and two rear door windows. As a rule, the front windows and windshield in car services are not tinted:
- installing front tinted windows is prohibited by traffic rules;
- the autowindshield is also not tinted, it is only allowed to install a translucent strip on top of it, but not more than 14 centimeters.
Side window TA film can be done in two ways:
- With complete disassembly- with the removal of door skins and auto glass;
- without dismantling the doors, with the removal of the upper glass seal.
It should be noted right away that the second method is not suitable for all cars, and if the employee has insufficient experience, it is better not to use it at all. On the other hand, when disassembling the doors, it is also possible to spoil the details, here a lot depends on the qualifications of the car owner, his repair skills.
Let's take an example of how to properly install a tinted film (TP) on side glass doors. The order of work here is as follows:
Having thoroughly driven out the water, we smooth the glass surface on both sides with a spatula, this is the end of the work.
Installing front tinted auto glass (with light transmission less than 70%) is prohibited by traffic rules, and nets are also not allowed if they interfere with the driver's view while driving. But, at the risk of being fined, drivers, at their own peril and risk, still install mesh tinting on the front auto glass. Consider how these meshes are attached to a Chevrolet Lanos car.
Grids for Lanos are framed, each of them has a label on the inside. The mesh tinting is fastened with the help of four steel hooks covered with polymeric material, the hooks have a curved shape. 
The grid is set up as follows:
As you can see, the nets are installed very simply, and also easily dismantled. In order not to make problems with the traffic police, you can remove the nets during the journey. It should be noted that for any rear windows curtains are not prohibited, so they can be safely installed without fear of problems with traffic cops. There are also window blinds that are held on magnets, it is even easier to remove and install them.
It is not uncommon to see tinted windows where the film peels off, or air bubbles are noticeable on the auto glass. All defects occur due to the fact that during the application of the film material the surface was poorly washed, and during the installation of the TP, water and air were not sufficiently expelled from under it.
Before you tint the rear window (ZS), it must be washed very well, and not only from the outside, but also from the inside. 
- we apply a film 1.5 m wide to the rear window, cut off the TP along the contour with a small margin;
- heating with a hairdryer, straighten the film with a spatula, straightening it from the middle to the edges;
- the film should be heated carefully; when overheated, it can be deformed, which will lead to damage to the material;
- using the backlight inside the cabin, we cut out the formed TP along the contour, the size of the workpiece should be approximately 2 mm larger than the white glass along the perimeter, that is, slightly go into the black border;
- Before sticking the film material, thoroughly rinse the glass from the inside. Each speck of dust remaining on the surface of the SL forms an air bubble;
- wash off the soap foam with a jet of water under pressure;
- remove the protective layer from the film, at the same time wetting the TP with soapy water. The tint film has two sides - lavsan and tinting (adhesive), so when installing the sides you need not confuse, install the tinting material correctly;
- we open the door, put the film in its place, you need to do this together. The TP should be brought in smoothly, without sudden movements - you can not touch the adhesive side, and also create dust with movements. It should be noted that the film is more difficult to install in a sedan than in a hatchback;
- having fixed the tinting material on the glass surface, we begin to gently straighten and smooth it with a spatula, expel air and water from under the film with movements from the center to the edges of the surface;
- with a rubber spatula we squeeze out the remaining water between the AP and the film;
- to smooth the TP along the edges of the glass in the sedan, we use a forcing (trowel) with a long handle, since it is not easy to get to the edges here;
Despite the seeming simplicity of work, it is very difficult to lay the film on the rear window with high quality, and tinting may not work the first time. In this case, the most important thing is not to rush, and do everything clearly according to the instructions.
- The tint film is always installed inside the cabin, if it is placed outside, it will be instantly damaged.
- When buying tinting material, you do not need to be cheap. As a rule, cheap film does not adhere well to the surface, and good result with it is not always achieved even by specialists.
- Smooth the film with a spatula carefully, the material can be easily scratched.
- The water in the sprayer should be the purest, without any impurities, it is better not to use tap water.
- Side windows are not so difficult to tint with your own hands, but it is better to entrust the tinting of the rear window to specialists.
Do-it-yourself car tinting: video
Nowadays, tinting the rear window of a car is a common thing. Considering the fact that in the presence of rear-view mirrors there are no special requirements for the light transmission ability of the tinting of the rear hemisphere, its darkening can be of any degree to your liking. How to tint the rear window? For this, it is not necessary to contact a car service. A car service will take you both time and money, and not small ones. If you have the desire and a minimum of skills, you can do the tinting of the rear window yourself. Pay only for a roll of film and gain invaluable experience.
Glass tinting has whole line positive points. Tinted rear window protects from direct sunlight, reducing the heat inside the car on a hot summer day. Also, thanks to her, the interior upholstery is more protected from fading, and plastic ones were made from cracking. This is especially true for interiors with leather upholstery. The skin dries out and cracks when exposed to the sun.
Toning is also in a good way protection of personal space, hiding the interior of the car from prying eyes. An important factor is the fact that in the event of a traffic accident, tinting will protect the glass from the scattering of fragments. Thus, it allows you to reduce the degree of possible injuries. How to tint your car?
The choice of tinting
The most common and accessible way rear window tinting is the use of a tint film. By the way, if we talk about the most modern achievements in the field of tinting, then it is worth mentioning the so-called electronic tinting, which has recently appeared on the auto services market. Her main feature is a unique property to change its light transmission in seconds. One press of a button on a special key fob, and tinted windows turn into ordinary ones. One more push and vice versa.
However this tint is still a luxury because of the high cost (up to 10 thousand US dollars). It is also impossible to perform it at home, as it requires special equipment. Conventional tint film is affordable and is manufactured in a wide range of color scheme. Therefore, if you are thinking about how to tint the rear window, I can safely recommend its use.
Video "Instructions for tinting the rear window"
Provided in this video detailed instructions with a description of the rear window tinting process.
DIY tinting
Each case requires appropriate preparation. We need to tint the rear window:
- roll of tint film;
- building hair dryer;
- rubber spatula (you can use a plastic spatula);
- a clean rag or rag that does not give a lint;
- spray;
- the most common hair shampoo;
- sharp knife (you can wallpaper with a retractable blade);
- glass cleaner.
As we can see, quite available set tools and fixtures.
Preparation
If possible, then rear window tinting is easier and more convenient to produce when removed glass. In this case, you will get convenient access to the glass and will be able to comfortable conditions perform all necessary operations. The first and, perhaps, the most important operation is washing and cleaning the glass from both sides from dust, dirt and grease.
The quality of cleaning will depend on appearance tinting. The slightest speck of dust on the glass can lead to a white speck. For the same reason, glass cleaning cloths should be lint-free.
Film application
Before sticking the film, you will need to cut off a piece of the required size and shape from the roll. In this case, the piece should be with a margin around the edges. A couple of centimeters will suffice. With the glass removed, it is convenient to do this by applying the film to the glass lying on the table. It is superimposed with outside surface and cut off with a knife or scissors. If the glass is installed on the car, then it will not be so convenient to do this, but it is also possible. You can also make a pattern using tracing paper or other suitable material.
If the glass is installed on the car, then I can recommend removing the protective layer already in the car. In this case, an assistant who will splash on the film will be useful. When smoothing, the edges of the film must be filled under the seals.
Car owners who want to improve the appearance of their car often choose to do this by tinting the rear window using a special do-it-yourself film. Tuning a car also has real practical benefits - in the summer the driver is more comfortable in it, since he is better protected by the sun's rays. it is also possible in order to protect the interior from prying eyes of strangers. Whatever the reason that pushed the car to upgrade with my own hands, it is worth following some rules so that efforts to improve are not in vain.
Legality of toning
Before you start gluing the film on the rear window of the car, make sure that its light transmission meets the standards and requirements of GOST. We must not forget that during the movement it should be comfortable for all its participants. Unlike tinting the windshield and some side windows, tuning the rear and rear side windows is not prohibited.
Materials and tools
To perform work on, a number of items are needed, the set of which depends on whether or not it is necessary to remove it. It is worth recalling: in order to obtain a high-quality result, it is advisable to entrust pasting to a specialist or to perform it together with an assistant. Before you start gluing, you need to check the car glass for bumps and cracks, if there are any, it is better to refuse tuning. To implement the plan, you will need:
- film;
- rubber spatula or roller;
- shampoo;
- spray;
- stationery knife;
- soft rag.
All materials used in the bonding process must be High Quality, But Special attention should be given to the choice of film. If you are starting to tint a car for the first time, then you should choose the one that is easiest to deal with.
Work procedure
All work with the film can be divided into several stages:
- glass preparation;
- film pattern;
- sticking;
- cutting and drying.
At the first stage, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the glass of the car with a soapy solution poured into the spray bottle and degrease its surface before tinting, and if necessary, repeat several times. If dismantling is chosen, it is worth enlisting the help of a partner.
If the glass remains in place during work, it is advisable (but not necessary) to remove rubber seals before pasting.
At the second stage, it is necessary to cut out the blank - the roll with the film must be turned with the adhesive side protective layer towards you and put your hands on the wet glass, rolling it in a horizontal direction. The pattern is made with a spade for the transparent zone of the car glass. If the glass surface has a strongly convex shape, then it will be problematic to tint it in one piece. In this case, it is permissible to make several patterns or one with cuts.
The third stage is the actual gluing of the film. This process is time-consuming, requires patience and accuracy in doing it yourself because of the convex shape of the rear window. You need to start gluing from the top of the glass. Its surface and the film itself are thoroughly moistened. Then the protective layer is separated by about 1/3 and they begin to glue, then another 1/3 and the rest. Smoothing out all the bumps on the still wet film, you can achieve an excellent result.
With smooth movements, the tinting is finally leveled, but not with hands, but with a rubber spatula or roller in the direction from the center to the edges. If wrinkles and bubbles form, you can use a hair dryer. The film heated with it is more elastic and pliable. But you need to observe the measure so as not to lead to deformation with your own efforts.
Having finished smoothing the surface, you can proceed to the fourth stage - trimming and drying. Using a sharp clerical knife, cut off the excess part of the film (left allowance). Professionals recommend doing this at an angle of 300 to the car glass in order to avoid scuffing the coating in the future. If the glass was not removed, then the film must be brought under the seal by 2-5 mm. The next step is drying with a hair dryer. However, even after that, you must carefully use your car and do not lower the windows at first, as the film will dry completely approximately on the third day.
There is now on the market a large number of tint film for car. You can choose any color to your liking and even an option with an ornament or a pattern. In this case, it is necessary to exercise even greater accuracy and caution, since with intensive smoothing of the film, its deformation and distortion of the pattern are possible.
Another piece of advice for those who have decided to tint the glass with their own efforts in pieces, and not as a solid sheet of material. In this case, it is better to make cuts horizontally rather than vertically. If you can make a cut along the line heating element, then it will be minimally visible to the eye.
If you definitely want to do it yourself, but there is no experience, then it is advisable to use the help and advice of a more experienced friend, and also better than a professional. Otherwise, to prevent the film from being thrown into the trash, it is worth at least a little practice to glue it on a piece of glass.
Compliance with the above rules and recommendations when tinting with your own hands will improve the appearance of the car with your own hands. And the film in this case will serve faithfully for a long time and there will be no problems due to low light transmission.
Car window tinting allows car owners not only to feel more comfortable when driving on the road, but also performs other useful features. First of all, it is protection from direct sunlight, which interferes with driving, heats up the interior of the car and provokes rapid fading of the upholstery.
Due to their advantages, film filters are almost indispensable if you often use automatic telephone exchanges, however, not all automakers tint car windows, which is why car owners have to make such updates on their own. Such a service in the salon will be very expensive, so do-it-yourself car window tinting, the video of which you will find at the end of the article, is the most relevant and budget solution. To do this, you do not have to buy specialized tools or have special skills. It is enough just to follow the recommendations and do everything very carefully.
Preparing everything you need
Before sticking the tint, it is necessary to prepare a clean and dry place for work, as well as standard set tools:
- Toning film that meets the requirements of GOST 5727-88. Light transmission for windshield should be at least 75%, for the side front - 70%, for the side rear and rear - any. Usually, 1 roll of film light filter is used for 4 side windows.
- Liquid soap (without dyes) to fix the film. It is better to use special installation compounds that do not leave streaks, or a 10-20 percent solution of any transparent shampoo.
- Plastic sticker for smoothing tint. Usually it comes with a film light filter, but if it is not, you can use any elastic plastic, rubber spatula or construction rubber eraser. Also in the store you can find special distillations to eliminate bubbles (chizler - for hard-to-reach places, slammer - for tightening the edges, bluemax - for expelling liquid).
- Scrapers for cleaning glass surfaces. 12 cm products of various shapes are best suited.
- Spray gun (manual) for applying soap solution.
- Blade or utility knife. The latter is made of mild steel, so it is convenient for them to cut the film without fear that the glass will be scratched.
- Soft rags, clean rags or napkins made of lint-free material.
- Industrial dryer.
If you are doing the tinting of the car with your own hands for the first time, it will not be superfluous to purchase special camouflage markers and tapes. With their help, you can correct minor errors.
Care must also be taken to ensure that you have free access to clean, cold tap water. The room should be free of insects and dust.
If everything is prepared, you can start cutting the film light filter.
Cut out the tint
Before gluing the tinting on the car, it is better to study the video - instructions for cutting the tinting material (at the end of the article), since all further work depends on this stage.
Cutting can be done directly on the glass of the machine, but for beginners it is better to prepare a special glass stand. Next, cut and apply the film in one of two ways.
1 way
- Cut out the rectangle.
- Wet the glass. This is necessary so that the tinting material does not “ride”.
- Overlay film light filter on the glass outside the pattern machine. In the future, the film will be glued from the inside, but for cutting it is more convenient to work from the outside.
- Cut the workpiece along the curves of the glass with an allowance of 5-10 mm, for convenience, lower the window by at least 5 cm.
- Do the shaping.
- Transfer the pattern to the stand and cut a little sharp corners.
- Prepare strips of film (10 cm each) and stick them on front side to make "tails" for which you will remove the protective layer.
2 way
- Use ready-made patterns that can be selected for specific model cars in any store.
- Cut out the workpiece, leaving a small allowance of 5-10 mm.
- Apply the installation compound to the inside of the glass and attach the pattern.
- Make adjustments and shaping.
- Glue on the tails.
Separately, it is worth saying a few words about film formation. Doing this during pasting is not worth it, as in this case you will get "arrows" and bumps. Therefore, it is better to make the molding in advance. To do this, at the cutting stage, when you have attached the workpiece to the glass, you must apply hot air. After that, you need to walk on the film by distillation, so that the material fits snugly on the glass, taking its shape. This will make it easier for you to remove the protective layer.
After that, the most important work on applying the film begins.
Glue the film on the side windows
It is best to start the process with the side windows, as their area is smaller, and you can "fill your hand."
Take the blade and with light scraping movements from top to bottom, scrape the inside of the glass. Try to get rid of all inclusions, dust particles, glue residues and other particles. After that, you can process the glass clean water from a spray bottle.
If the glass has become perfectly clean, in your opinion, then it is time to apply an installation solution to it. Spray it all over.
Important! Use plain water at this stage it is impossible, otherwise the film will immediately stick tightly and you will not have the opportunity for "bends".
Now it's time to take off protective coating from the film and on its sticky side, apply a soapy solution. After that, it is very important to ensure that dust does not get on the adhesive surface.
- Carefully take the film by the "tails" and place it on the glass.
- With soft movements Gently smooth it out with a forcing to get rid of all the bubbles.
- Heat the glass with a hair dryer (you need to start from the top edge). This will ensure that the film will adhere well and will not peel off when you lift the glass to process the bottom.
- Smooth the edge again and disperse all the bubbles.
For 10-15 minutes, the film will still move easily, so you can correct it. After this time, it will take its place and you will need to expel the soap solution. To do this, it is best to use a rubber spatula, moving from the center to the edge of the glass.
When the pattern blanks were made, we left small allowances, which now need to be eliminated. To do this, take a clerical knife and make cuts at an angle of 30 degrees relative to the glass, so that the light filter does not reach the edge by 1-2 mm.
After that, you can dry the film again with a hairdryer. You can start operating the car after the filter has completely dried - after about 2 days.
For the windshield, tinting is done in the same way, but things are a little more complicated with the rear window.
Tinted rear window
If you have already processed the windshield and side elements cars, then you have already approximately mastered such a thing as do-it-yourself tinting. The rear window is more difficult, so be sure to practice.
The main difficulty lies in the fact that this window is strongly curved, which is why it is rarely possible to tint this area with one piece of film. In order not to suffer with tie-ins, after applying the tinting (with a protective layer) to the soap solution, it is necessary to pull it very strongly onto the glass. Do not be afraid to tear the tint, it has good ductility and strength.
Also, before sticking the tint on the rear window, it is recommended to call an assistant. He should heat the film with a hair dryer while you stretch it. Don't be afraid to put in a lot of effort when chasing bubbles out of the rear window. This will also contribute to a better fit of the material. In all other respects, the same operations are performed as described above.
If you can’t tint the rear window in one piece, use several pieces of light filters. It is better to cut them horizontally, not vertically, so you can hide the traces of the resulting "constructor". If you can make a cut along the line of the heating element, this will be the best option.
In custody
It is not difficult to apply a film light filter on car windows yourself. In the process of work, you will have enough time to move the tinting material and adjust its position. And if you are still not sure that you know how to stick the tint yourself - the video will help you understand this process in more detail.
In most cases, the desire to tint the rear window arises as an attempt to tune own car. However practical use dark coated glass has much more reasons which encourages the driver to take action.
All prerequisites tinted rear window
Tinted car rear window is justified for practical reasons. This is the reduction of blinding by the headlights of a passing car from behind, the exclusion of the effects of the sun's rays of the setting sun. Do not forget about the curious glances of passers-by. In addition, rear-view mirrors and cameras do not interfere with tinted glass. all-round view if available.
With all the advantages, before tinting the rear window, it is worth understanding three nuances:
- compliance with established rules;
choice of tinting method, taking into account self application coatings;
do-it-yourself tinting of the rear window, taking into account design features.
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How to choose the right tint
Rear window light transmission passenger car V domestic conditions not installed if there are two side mirrors. However, in some neighboring countries this figure does not exceed 70%.
The most affordable way to tint car windows with your own hands is to use a special film. This process is simple and accessible if you have necessary tools. The cost of a running meter is at the level of 30 rubles. per running metre.
Among the modern dimming trends stands out electronic tinting. Its use allows you to change the degree of dimming, taking into account external conditions lighting. The use of this method is still limited, since it requires the use of professional equipment. The cost with a small glazing area starts at 30 thousand rubles. for a car.
The most convenient do-it-yourself window tinting is carried out with the rear window. This applies to processes such as marking and gluing the prepared web. It is also not recommended to work outdoors. This will add unnecessary glare when cleaning the glass and will contribute to premature dusting of the surface.
We prepare tools for glass tinting with and without heating
Before starting work, we prepare tools and materials according to the list:<
a roll of film for application;
rubber spatula for cleaning glass;
clean rags that do not leave lint or streaks;
glass cleaner and sprayer;
carpenter's knife with a retractable blade;
technical hair dryer.
When choosing tools and materials, we focus on quality. We choose the film for reasons of ease of smoothing.
Quality material is only 1.5 meters wide.
Cleaning outside and inside
Do-it-yourself high-quality tinting of a car will require cleaning the glass on both sides. Do not rush to clean the inside before preparing the material for application.
Remember the basic principle: the outer side is used to mark the material, and the tinting will have to be glued to the same surface from the reverse side.
The inside is cleaned especially carefully to avoid getting the smallest speck of dust into the interstitial space. Before applying the film, the inner surface is also lightly wetted with a cleaning solution. Check the surface again.
Features of the work of a car with a body sedan, hatchback and station wagon
The rear window of the car has a more complex shape than the rest of the glazing. In this case, when applied to curved glass, the film will require additional molding.
When heating the film, it is important to carry out the process in a direction perpendicular to the roll. Otherwise, ugly folds cannot be avoided.
If there are rubber bands on the glass, it is recommended to remove them. Modern cars have glued windows, and such an operation is not required. For cars with a sedan body, work is carried out directly from the passenger compartment. If we consider the process of how to properly tint the rear window, then it is enough to lift the trunk lid and work with your hands up. The inconvenience of the posture can interfere with the quality of work. With the ease of dismantling the "fifth" door, it is more convenient to place it on the work surface.
Work order
Subject to a certain number of operations, it will not be difficult to tint the car windows yourself. The result will follow after such successive stages, if counted after washing the glass:
Laying and cutting film. We place the film on wetted glass. We carry out pruning with a small margin, since the excess can be removed later.
Material molding. The process is carried out with the help of heating, which is associated with the curved shape of the glass. At this stage, we remove all the folds and adjust the material to fit.
Cutting out the finished shape. It is carried out at the rate of "+2 mm" in relation to the edge of the glass. The process of cutting with a clerical knife is accompanied by highlighting from the inside.
Film preparation. Before sticking the tint, we carry out the process of separating the lavsan base from the sticky tinting film. Wet the sticky base with a finely sprayed soapy solution.
Applying and fixing the film. On a damp surface, apply the material with a sticky base inside. We smooth from the center, expelling air and soap bubbles. The final removal of bubbles is carried out with a dense synthetic plate without damaging the film.
To securely fix the edges, you need to make an effort. You can also use a hair dryer for heating.
If it is necessary to tint the heated rear window, there are no fundamental differences in the process. It is much easier to damage the heating filaments when removing the film.
How to qualitatively remove tint without a hair dryer and with it
So, it was not difficult to figure out the process of how to tint the car yourself. It's not always possible to do everything right the first time. Therefore, the nuances of reverse withdrawal should be taken into account.
The tint film is easy to remove. In practice, cold and hot methods of coating removal are used. In any case, you should first provide access to the glass, if necessary, disconnect the plastic lining around the perimeter.
When using a hair dryer, the surface heats up to a value of t=40 °C. Then the folded edge of the film is tucked in and pulled together without too much haste. Residues of glue during hot tightening will be minimal.
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Cold removal does not use heat. Film movement must be uniform across the entire width. The risk of tearing off thin material increases here. In case of small residues, it is allowed to use a scraper to remove them.
Residues of glue will be observed over the entire surface. To remove, use an effective detergent. Do not rub too hard on heater conductors when cleaning. This will complete the work.
