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Old 02-14-2010 | 04:59 PM
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Alrighty everyone, I have always had a professional do this in the past but figured I would give it a try on my wifes 4runner. The kit I bought was precut and I got 20% in the front two windows and 35% over all the rear that had the factory tint. It was quite frustrating at first but once I got the hang of it it started going faster. I didnt get along with the rear window and the passenger rear door window so I need to order another one lol. Heres how it looks - Before and after





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Old 02-14-2010 | 05:21 PM
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Damn looks good, how much did the kit cost you, how close to matching were the cut pieces???
Old 02-14-2010 | 05:26 PM
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kit was like $40.00 and the pieces were pretty dead on, it was a little tough to get the top of the windows to go in once you roll them up because of the pressure from the rain guards but I thought wth Ill try it for $40 bucks. Turned out really well, I just need to order two new pieces
Old 02-14-2010 | 05:30 PM
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Did they give you any kinda warranty on the tint fading?? You have a link?? I might want to give it a shot
Old 02-14-2010 | 05:43 PM
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heres the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ht_3501wt_1167

I just bought the install kit from walmart for another $10 so its a pretty cheap mod you can do if your patient and have some extra time on your hands.
Old 02-14-2010 | 06:06 PM
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Awsome, thanks man.. I just bought 2 of them in case I *** one up lol, but only 15 buks for the truck Hope it turn out as nice as yours
Old 02-14-2010 | 06:14 PM
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thanks man, I would definitely remove your door panels when you put your windows in, made everything a hell of a lot easier, and at that price its pretty hard to go wrong
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Thanks for the link, I might just have to do this once it warms up. No more fishbowl.
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I also looked, seems they have a excellent warranty on their kits
Old 02-14-2010 | 07:13 PM
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looks awsome man! this totally just inspired me to order a kit and try it for myself!



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