Tinted windows on Patriot myself...My camaro is next

SkiRush · Jul 16, 2013

I wanted to see if I could actually tint the windows myself, rather than paying a shop to do it. I decided to use the Partriot (the family car) as a "guinea pig" before doing my Camaro...what can I say, I like that car a lot more...

I'm pretty happy with the results. I went with 5% in rear and 35% in front. I'm hoping it helps cool the back seat a little bit for our baby. I think it was getting hot back there; he was sweating

The front looks darker in the picture than they do in person. Overall, I think it improved the looks of the vehicle. To me, un-tinted windows cheapens the look of any car.

The rear cargo windows weren't bad at all since there really wasn't any seals to contend with. The doors on the other hand were a bit of a pain because the seals on the sides of the Jeep windows are extremely tight! I sucked. The bottom seal was okay, but the sides were pretty tight to get around.

In any event, it gave me the confidence to try to do the camaro myself. Still debating on going with 20% or 35% on the camaro side windows. I don't want to attract any unwanted attention from our "friends" in the PD.

Here's the Before:

After:

Tinting Soon:

MB · Jul 16, 2013

Was the film pre cut? Did you have to use a hair dryer to get it to form to the windows?

TJM · Jul 16, 2013

Looks good. Give it a week see how the brand of tint you used holds up. If it does go for the camaro because the tint looks great. Front is pretty dark for 35. Good job.

SkiRush · Jul 16, 2013

MB said:
Was the film pre cut? Did you have to use a hair dryer to get it to form to the windows?

Yes it was pre-cut. I bought 2-ply, 1.5mm film off Ebay for like $30. I didn't do the back hatch window yet. That needs to be shrunk. The other windows do not need to be shrunk with a heat gun since they are straight up and down. The back hatch needs to be shrunk with a heat gun. Lowes has them for like $30 too. I'm heading out of town today for a wedding so I will do it when I return. I think I should be ok if I get the heat gun. Everything I read online says the hair dryers are not nearly hot enough to do the job right, so I will just suck it up and buy it since it's only $30 and I'm doing the camaro next.

ValorHeart · Jul 16, 2013

Looking great, here in israel the Patriot comes with pre tinted windows from the dealer
i guess because its hot country and also the dealer should prove why to buy that vehicle here that cost 50K us dollar
so they put some extra things

480KREEPIN · Jul 16, 2013

I did my own tint also ,the pre cut is so simple to put on, turns out really good! your tint looks great Ski rush!! and it will most definitely cool things. It is a must in my opinion!

Creation · Jul 16, 2013

Looks good!

ValorHeart · Jul 16, 2013

BTW i'm charmed of how green is the grass on your neighberhood, that's beautifull

MB · Jul 16, 2013

Does the tint just stick to the window like a giant sticker? My Liberty has tint already but im looking to make it darker.

480KREEPIN · Jul 16, 2013

yeah it basically does,you just have to make sure your windows are very clean and the tint stays wet! use dish soap and water in a spray bottle and spray to extremes!!!

NHPATRIOT · Jul 16, 2013

Looks like you did a good job. I am surprisaed 35% tint is allowed. That is way over what you can use here. Is 35% the legal max for your state or can you go darker?

MB · Jul 16, 2013

SC Tint law is 27% but i was using 20% on my Patriot with no problems.

SkiRush · Jul 16, 2013

NHPATRIOT said:
Looks like you did a good job. I am surprisaed 35% tint is allowed. That is way over what you can use here. Is 35% the legal max for your state or can you go darker?

I'm in PA. Law here says if you have an SUV or van, the dark can be as dark as you want. I went 10%, wish I went 5 or 2.5%. The fronts can't be tinted at all...which is why I went with 35%. I see people with much darker front windows than mine. Hopefully I'll be ok. The fronts really do look lighter in person than in the pics.

UPANDCUMMER · Jul 16, 2013

SkiRush said:
Here's the Before:

After:

Looks way better, good job.

ValorHeart said:
Looking great, here in israel the Patriot comes with pre tinted windows from the dealer
i guess because its hot country and also the dealer should prove why to buy that vehicle here that cost 50K us dollar
so they put some extra things

You mean to tell me a Jeep patriot costs $50,000 US in Israel? :wow:

SkiRush said:
I'm in PA. Law here says if you have an SUV or van, the dark can be as dark as you want. I went 10%, wish I went 5 or 2.5%. The fronts can't be tinted at all...which is why I went with 35%. I see people with much darker front windows than mine. Hopefully I'll be ok. The fronts really do look lighter in person than in the pics.

I have had 20% on multiple vehicles in PA. My RAM has 35% since I tow and like to see the trailer at night. The Jeep has 20% though, my WK and T&C did also.

MoeBucks · Jul 17, 2013

Good job. Most people will F this up, honestly. Will leave bubbles, and folded up sections on it, causing it to peel.

My Latitude came with the factory tints in the rear, so I only had to do the front. Had a shop do it for practically nothing. Used a good quality brand, and I have a lifetime warranty (the shop has been around for nearly 10 years).

Warranties - why I don't do things myself.

ValorHeart · Jul 17, 2013

UPANDCUMMER said:
Looks way better, good job.

You mean to tell me a Jeep patriot costs $50,000 US in Israel? :wow:

Yes sir, the car prices so high here also the houses price, if i move to the US i think i would be living like rich, i hate it being so high prices here

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ChiefWilnel · Jul 17, 2013

I know mine are illegal no one has given me crap yet in 4 years

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