Install window tints at home perfectly - Inspire DIY Kent Thomas
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Published 2021-10-27
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Here's a shout out! I brought my bulk roll of window film from; www.polyfilm.com.au/home-and-office-window-tinting and I am very happy with quality of product, the price, speed of delivery, even the quality packaging ensured that the product arrived un-damaged. (but this was locally in Australia)
so elsewhere...
on Amazon
Reflective window film for daytime privacy amzn.to/3m7OJ1O
Static cling window film (easy to remove) amzn.to/3b7GM6K
Heavy duty utility knife to suit 18 mm blades amzn.to/3pAGaie
Stainless steel blades 18 mm refill for utility knife amzn.to/2ZqCuVJ
Or this 9mm retractable utility knife with 50 blades is pretty cheap 983with amzn.to/3Bax3Xy
A no-scratch rubber squeegee for window tint application amzn.to/3jxvGfF
Window cleaning squeegee amzn.to/3GfnI4E
or eBay
Static cling window film (easy to remove) ebay.us/ceHO4t
Reflective window film for daytime privacy ebay.us/7y3lbW
9mm retractable utility knife with stainless steel blades ebay.us/suTNh3
A no-scratch rubber squeegee for window tint application ebay.us/oQljZa
Below is an instruction manual if you prefer the written stuff... either take a pic, or for a PDF email me at [email protected] or go to www.polyfilm.com.au/domestic-and-commercial-instal…
FOR USE ON GLASS WINDOWS ONLY (inside surface) DO NOT apply to plastic or plexiglass windows
Instructions for applying the window tint to windows 1. Application Area
Please choose a dust free area away from wind and out of direct sunlight.
2. Pre-clean glass
*Thoroughly clean the outside and inside of the window that you will be applying the window film to with a soapy water solution. Be sure to wipe away dirt and grime from the surface. Note: Do not use a household cleaner or ammonia based cleaner to clean the window prior to installing the window film.
*Use a lint free cloth to completely dry the surface prior to applying the film.
3. Trim window film to fit surface
*Unroll the window film and identify the backing liner and tint sides. Note: The backing liner side of the film is slick and the film side is sticky.
*Place the liner side on the glass that you wish to apply the film to. You may lightly wet the surface to hold the film in place while trimming.
Note: Be careful not to apply too much pressure as to cut the property behind the film.
4. Remove Backing Liner
*Carefully remove the backing liner from the window film while still in place on the outside window. Tip: Use 2 pieces of adhesive on opposite sides of the film in a corner and peel apart. Spray the inner sticky side of the film lightly with the spray solution. Wet your fingers also to prevent leaving fingerprints when handling the film. *Now that the adhesive side of the film is exposed, handle carefully to avoid creasing and crimping.
5. Applying the window film
*Spray the inside surface of the window thoroughly with soapy solution.
*Carefully remove the film from the outside window surface and place the wet sticky side against the wet inside window surface. *Fold up the excess window film at the bottom of the window so it will not pick up and dirt or grime and trim.
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All Comments (21)
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I watched this to learn how to do my own home window tint myself, but I also learned that baby shampoo can keep snorkeling goggles from fogging up 😱🤯
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What a bloody good video. No music just good solid information 🙂. Subscribed
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The use of adhesive tape to split the layers? Brilliant!
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Thank you soo much for this fantastic video I'm a single mum, trying to insulate my window getting ready for colder months in the uk and watching your video has given me confidence to do it myself!! Thank you again!!
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This is a great video with lots of useful information. It's great to have an Australian voice too ! Very friendly and comforting ! Thank you for taking time with all the tips.
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I live in Southern California the summers are brutal 🥵so I’m tinting this spring , Thank you so much I really appreciate how you used the suggestions ! 👍🏽🤓
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When I installed mine a few years ago, I didn’t even realize that there was a removable film so I ended up putting it on with the tint side facing the window and the removable film facing towards the inside of the room. It still stayed on there and sealed properly, and when I wanted to remove it, it came off with no issues. I’m sure that it was not intended to be installed this way, but it seems like film still worked just fine. Just another idea on getting tinting that is easier to remove since you mentioned that in your video. Anyway, thanks for the great videos! I’m going to install some more soon so I wanted to brush up on how to do it when I came across your videos. Great content!
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Great tips! I followed your tutorial to a tee and got excellent results with minimum effort. Thanks for posting this!!!
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Hey Kent, I just looked up how to install window tint and found your videos. Now subscribed as well, as I need more diy inspiration. Good work mate... Love the tips on this video... Saw your first vid initially, this is more helpful.
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Thank you, Kent! Thank you for sharing your experience, your knowledge, your tips, and for leaving up the other video of your first install (and it's mistakes)! Really very helpful! Thank you!
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Love how you explain things. Very easy to follow, good info and to the point. Feel like I have a good chance at getting this right now 😂 lets give it a go 😁
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Thanks for sharing, followed this exactly, came out near perfect, first attempt at applying tint to anything.
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I was ready to give up on installation. Couldn't wrap my mind around reaching underneath to remove the coating. The 'backwards' tip - GENIUS!!! Using that tip, the film went up easily. I am encouraged to take on a couple more windows. Thank you!!!
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Thank you for the video! Mine did not go as smoothly, but your video kept it from being a waste of tint and money! I appreciate you
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Great job instructing. I’ve never done it before and you made it simple. Thank you from Massachusetts.
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Thanks for the excellent video. I just did 2 tall windows in my studio using all the technics shown in this video. Thanks, mate!
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Many thanks!!! Im about to do our office windows and was looking for some tips. Especially that film separation tip is so handy !!!
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Using the tape to seperate the film from the backing is a god-saver... So simple, idk how I've never thought to do that before.
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Doing this this weekend, thank you so much for posting this video, it will help me so much!
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Thank you my man! I really enjoy the vid and I'll get on to instal my window tints.
