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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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This sucks Ive called every tint shop around and the cheapest i came across was 250 for my 1999 jeep cherokee classic. Every shop is saying it costs more because the way the jeeps windows are this sucks why did they even make jeeps with non tinted windows!!!
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Geez, tint it yourself! I did mine about 6 years ago & still looks great. And no, it's not that cheap crap that turns purple either.
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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if you get yourself some good tint not the cheap parts store stuff and take your time and do it correctly you should get just as good results as the shops i did it in my f150 and it held up for 5 plus years just recently sold it but it was still good
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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yea where can u get the good tint tho the only stuff i have seen is either from wal mart autozone or advance auto parts its all cheap stupp
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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ive seen some complete pre- cut tint kits on ebay do you guys think they will work good?
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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i did that easy and looks great.i did 20 percent all around.it took about 3 hours
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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wow i was quoted $160 to do mine, i havent got it done yet but thats what the people said
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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If you do it yourself make sure you put it on in the shade or a cool garage.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by cmlacrosse7
This sucks Ive called every tint shop around and the cheapest i came across was 250 for my 1999 jeep cherokee classic. Every shop is saying it costs more because the way the jeeps windows are this sucks why did they even make jeeps with non tinted windows!!!
Because tinted glass is an option. Just like not every vehicle comes with it.

Buy a full roll of tint off eBay for cheap and do it yourself. The rolls are pretty cheap, just make sure you get enough.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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yea and u cant use enough watery soap
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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thanks guys i ordered a precut tint it had some really good reviews and its solar guard brand tint. im going to take my time installing it and ill post up some before and after pics so you can see how it came out
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Drewdertuder
yea and u cant use enough watery soap
...or soapy water.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by cmlacrosse7
Every shop is saying it costs more because the way the jeeps windows are
Thats strange that their saying that, since cherokee windows are pretty much flat. Seems like they'd be easier than most other vehicles with curved windows and trim that comes really close to window. Plus with the jeep, you've got tons of room to work inside compared to something like a normal passenger car.
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Originally Posted by EvilBlackXJ
...or soapy water.
haha yea
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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yea the problem is that the window just goes right to the rubber gasket i guess its hard to get the tint in there or something idk im just gonna try it myself with the pre cut stuff
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