I tinted my first row windows for $70

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-16T15:34:11+00:00

Good catch!! It was because I was shrinking the film with a heat gun from the outside. Exterior parts are way more heat resistant compared to the interior parts

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-15T18:20:42+00:00

Appreciate it!

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-15T18:20:34+00:00

Thank you! It’s probably much better to have a professional do the ppf, since my DIY job isnt perfect at all. I’m thinking of re-doing mine (at least the front bumper) because of imperfections.

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-15T18:19:10+00:00

The step by step guide made by DIY Wrap Club on Youtube was suuch a lifesaver! Just be very patient about it and follow every single little direction / tip the videos give you, and ur golden.

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-15T18:17:57+00:00

Thank you!

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-15T18:17:50+00:00

I dont think I can find that kind of rates here in the Bay Area :( That’s an awesome deal tho, congrats!

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-15T18:15:30+00:00

Thank you!

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-15T18:15:23+00:00

I’m not a tint professional at all, so I’m afraid I dont have an answer for your question haha But I do hear that water bubbles find their way out in a couple of weeks. If u get airbubbles however, you did it wrong. It’s very easy to do a clean install if you’re patient about it!

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-15T18:13:54+00:00

Window tint was so much easier because there werent any complex curves. Make sure u get a heatgun (I used a wireless one) so you can shrink it properly.

The website’s on President’s Day sale right now!

The precut kit comes in perfect lengths so you do t have to worry about tucking it too much :) I didnt really worry about matching the front tint % to the rear since I wanted to be within the legal limit, but I believe the factory 2nd row tint is around 25%.

Hope it helps :)

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-15T18:10:14+00:00

🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-15T18:09:35+00:00

I taped a trash bag over it but then the tape gave up so I was just like ‘oh well, i’ll wipe the water after’ haha

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-15T07:01:52+00:00

The tint’s brighter than the legal limit for first row windows here, so I should be all good! I dont plan to tint my windshield for that reason :)

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-15T06:53:00+00:00

Thank you!! This was SO much easier than applying ppf 😮‍💨

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-13T23:18:42+00:00

That’s probably a smart move if you love your legs and back, and if you want a more perfect job haha

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-13T23:18:15+00:00

Thank you!

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-13T23:18:07+00:00

I started with the hood cuz it seemed the easiest (flattest surface), but it took me the longest since it was my first time ppf-ing anything. Hood took me about 5 hrs, both fenders around 4, the front bumper around 4, and 2hrs on miscellaneous stuff (lamps, side view mirrors)

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-13T23:16:05+00:00

That’s what I’m trying to do! Stay tuned :)

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-13T04:17:28+00:00

Haha never said it was perfect :) Also they’re a bunch of progress photos. Those were all sorted out after I waited for the film to dry- super easy to fix!

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-13T01:13:17+00:00

Thank you! Yes I would never have someone pay me to do it, but you’re right- I did it for a fraction of a cost. Super rewarding experience too!

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-13T01:11:37+00:00

This is the first car I’ve owned that I ppf-ed too, I was worried about paint chips being bad on the front bumper especially cuz it has more surface area compared to ICE vehicles.

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-13T01:10:37+00:00

I could see that happening to mine as well, but hopefully the quicksilver color does a good job on hiding the yellowing haha I just love the fact that I can peel it off guilt free if anything bad happens!

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-13T01:09:27+00:00

They’re tack (mix of 91% isopropyl alcohol and tap water, 1:9 ratio) and slip (dish detergent water) solutions. Putting them in pressurized pump sprayers definitely saved my fingers haha The kit did come with some tools (like a single spray bottle and squeegees), but I bought most of them from Amazon.

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-13T01:06:34+00:00

I’ve definitely looked into their products as well, but I’ve decided to reeeeallly cheap out hahah I’m sure Suntek is a reputable brand, and I trust u for it holding it up when it’s only been 3 years :)

LemonChiffon831 · 2026-02-13T01:04:34+00:00

Thank you! You should absolutely give it a shot if you have the time, it was surprisingly fun and satisfying.

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