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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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14th Aug 03 at 23:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Got some defender window film. The side windows r a doddle but i've wasted 2 rolls on the back 1. Does anyone kno how to get it ot curve round the glass properly or have any tips on how to do it? Side ones look like they've been done by a pro. Tried heat shrinking it with a hair dryer. Not very effecive but.
Kenni
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Registered: 29th Jan 01
Location: Worcester(sauce) Drives: VX220 & Zaffy GSi
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14th Aug 03 at 23:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

try cutting the film by placing it on the outside of the glass, this will make sure you have the correct size. Remember to cut it the correct way round and use water on the glass.

False ecomony DIY imo,cus the film is thinner and shite.
John
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14th Aug 03 at 23:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I hav been cutting it on the outside. It can be cut perfect but because of the curvature of the glass a flat bit of tint will never fit perfectly.
Kenni
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14th Aug 03 at 23:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

sorry cant help I fitted them b4 on the rear and they stuck well. Maybe you using too much water?
Mav 3000
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15th Aug 03 at 00:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Best get it done by a pro, its worth saving the extra money for the top finish. You can tell most times too.
Kris TD
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15th Aug 03 at 00:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

dont they cut it too the line of the heating elements?
ANDY1.4
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Registered: 9th Feb 03
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15th Aug 03 at 10:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I think u have 2 cut it into 3 pieces and lay one piece at a time.
Bart
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Registered: 19th Aug 02
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15th Aug 03 at 12:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

dont do it!
it will look good for about a week and thats it.
trust me, ive seen too many ppl lately who've done it them selves and it looks w@nk

 
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