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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Default Re: DIY: Window Tint Install

I am planning on doing the other installs later today...hopefully.

Originally Posted by waldig
NO no no. Unha NO I gotta say woah on this one. THe photo of the razor blade is WRONG. NEVER use this type of blade, it is hardened carbon steel and can scratch the glass.

Use a single edge razor blade to prevent the damage to the glass. You just cant fix a scratch and 45 degree or not that is not the right blade to put to you car.

I do tinting and it is hard to make it clean, cause when you do it youll see that piece of lint stuck for ever. If they goof it up you have a warranty, just my two cents.........

Woody
Woody, you are absolutely right, a single sided blade is the way to go... However, I went to a half a dozen places and could only find double sided razor blades. Using it on an angle REDUCES the risk of scratching, but it definitely DOES NOT ELIMINATE IT. I used very little pressure and finished off with a microfiber towel.

Man, if I knew you did tinting I would have expected to see a write-up. I always look forward to reading your write-ups.

EDIT: OP edited to reflect the recommended use of a single edged razor instead of the more common double edged.
 

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