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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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Has anyone on here ever ordered pre cut window tint from ebay?

I am looking at this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...Q5fAccessories

is it hard to install tint, I have never really tried I have always paid someone to do it but since I am workin on a budget build i wanna keep this cheap as possible lol.

-Nathan
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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No experience with it, but if it's any count, that's one hell of a deal!
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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just make sure it is not the cheap tint that fades purple(even tho it says it wont). Real good tint like the 3M stuff and others have the color stable(this one states that it does) in it where IF it ever fades it gets a darker black. and is guaranteed not to crack, bubble peel, fade or anything. If it does it had the life time warranty on it and it is replaced for free. just really make sure you check their warranty policy. it is easy to install if you take your time and do it right
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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1sr picture: 3 months after i got it on
2nd picture: the way it sits now
3rd picture: 2 years after i got it on

on the inside it still looks like it did the day i bought it too, no bubbling, no cracking, no chips, no fad, perfect and you have to make sure to use window cleaner WITHOUT ammonia or you will damage the tint.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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Just looking at his feedback, people seem to like it. I found the 2 bad reviews in the last 30 days out of the 1,348 sales:

Originally Posted by renzoteve
i wanted 50 front windows, and 35 the rear windows, i recieved[sic] the tint all wron[sic]
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Originally Posted by tint-pro
Buyer had the wrong address with paypal and the order came back - Unreasonable
Originally Posted by djm19761
Bad communication and does not work with customer. F- Ebayer

Last edited by Schmoozer; Mar 14, 2010 at 03:37 PM.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 96_xj
1sr picture: 3 months after i got it on
2nd picture: the way it sits now
3rd picture: 2 years after i got it on

on the inside it still looks like it did the day i bought it too, no bubbling, no cracking, no chips, no fad, perfect and you have to make sure to use window cleaner WITHOUT ammonia or you will damage the tint.
Damn, that looks sharp, and not just the tint, dark lord of XJ's.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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go for it. I have done several. really easy as long as you take your time and be sure windows are perfectly clean and use a soapy water to apply it.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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go for it. I have done several. really easy as long as you take your time and be sure windows are perfectly clean and use a soapy water to apply it.

alrights sounds like its worth a shot the local shop wants 150.00 to do all windows and stripe on windshield. thanks guys!
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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150.00 for all the windows is a good price shop here wanted 250
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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i guess 150 is not bad but compared to 30.00 if I can do it ok its quite expensive lol
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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The stuff you can buy at the local parts house is junk! It will be hard to work with and will scratch easily. The ebay kit may be of better quality and be easier to install. I would rather pay to have my windows done, I don't have the nack.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Does it have to be a certain temp to install it? Is it better to do it when it is warm and sunny or cold and damp?
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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warm not in direct sunlight
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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and make sure there is not dust.... most shops water their floors and do a thorough vacuum before installing because if dust gets in between the film and the window it will create little spots and bubbles
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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and vaccum your seats first i did mine wipe the windows got in to cut it got out to get the spray bottle got back in did the tint and there was dust and a little hair under the tint i wanted to throw a wrench threw the window
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