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 Sep 13, 2014 - 6:46 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%)  |
today I tinted my windows.
--------------------  *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Sep 13, 2014 - 7:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
Looks great man!
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Sep 13, 2014 - 7:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
thanks! everything went good except for the rear windshield. got a crease on the right side there.
 oh well. its only my second time doing tint. hahha
-------------------- *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Sep 13, 2014 - 8:22 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Can take a utility blade and cut the crease to lay it over itself if it's terribly bothersome.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Sep 13, 2014 - 9:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
Seeing your car Cheela really reminds me that I need to install my roof spoiler.
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Sep 13, 2014 - 9:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '13 From Missourah Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
when doing a large curved glass like the back window you should get the pre cut 12" strips so it will lay down flat.
I did my doors a while back and it's the worst job I've ever done, looks like there's some great big rocks in the passenger side. It was getting late, I was tired : | but after they dried it didn't look bad enough to make me want to take it off and do it over. -------------------- Bust a Deal; Face the Wheel.
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Sep 13, 2014 - 11:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I wonder how well vinyl tint would work for stationary glass.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Sep 14, 2014 - 5:33 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '13 From Missourah Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I tried that new "static cling" stuff they had and it was complete garbage. just get the good old kind. just be sure and clean the **** out of the glass first, scrape it with a razor blade and rubbing alcohol and clean it at least 4 times.
Also - today I went to Toyota and picked up a big handful of 10 dollar O-rings and seals; oilpump housing, crank seal, cam seal, strainer gasket, Axle seals, input shaft, rear main and housing. I'll buy their $10 O-rings, but the guy **** his pants when I told him I got an Aisin oil pump on rockauto with the housing for $78 -------------------- Bust a Deal; Face the Wheel.
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Sep 14, 2014 - 1:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
This is vinyl, like what you'd wrap your car with. It's meant for doing taillights and headlights, I had the thought about using it for really curvy glass as well. As long as it's not a window that rolls I don't see why it wouldn't work. I guess if the next car I get has a really curved back window I'll give it a chance.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Sep 15, 2014 - 9:27 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Sep 13, 2014 - 8:22 PM)  Can take a utility blade and cut the crease to lay it over itself if it's terribly bothersome. yeah i might try that. hopefully it hasn't lost it's adhesive yet. QUOTE (1994Celica @ Sep 13, 2014 - 9:14 PM) Seeing your car Cheela really reminds me that I need to install my roof spoiler.  hurry up and do it! they do look good. 
-------------------- *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Sep 15, 2014 - 9:55 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 10, '10 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Sep 12, 2014 - 9:36 PM) Just need one of those and a mini-fridge and we're good to go. like this? http://www.amazon.com/USB-Powered-Fridge-C...e/dp/B000XYN5RS or better yet http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EBEV4O...N5S00SPYXWS3CJZ |
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Sep 15, 2014 - 10:30 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
^^^ those are crap. i have one... and believe me.
http://www.target.com/p/coca-cola-personal...ci_sku=10490770 -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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Sep 15, 2014 - 11:41 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
There's an air fantasy on eBay. I really want it....
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Sep 15, 2014 - 11:53 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 12, '13 From Bulgaria Currently Offline Reputation: 53 (100%) |
Today I spend most of my time chasing a noise in my stereo. Turns out it was a loose soldering point in one of the filters.
Next I replaced both my a pillars(one was missing as I sold it). Fixed the foot well UV light, and voltage meter was not showing correct values. And made a new path for the AUX cable so it's not crushed between two different interior trim pieces. -------------------- |
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Sep 15, 2014 - 6:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
Today I got my clean box. It even came in a maaad jdm box.
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Sep 15, 2014 - 7:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '13 From Missourah Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Sep 14, 2014 - 2:21 PM) This is vinyl, like what you'd wrap your car with. It's meant for doing taillights and headlights, I had the thought about using it for really curvy glass as well. As long as it's not a window that rolls I don't see why it wouldn't work. I guess if the next car I get has a really curved back window I'll give it a chance. I think if it's made for that then the visibility may not be as clear as window tint is. -------------------- Bust a Deal; Face the Wheel.
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Sep 15, 2014 - 7:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I have some on the way, so suppose will find out. Probably doesn't reflect UV and such though. Meh, at least all the glass on the Miata is flat.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Sep 16, 2014 - 10:58 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Sep 15, 2014 - 7:32 PM) I have some on the way, so suppose will find out. Probably doesn't reflect UV and such though. Meh, at least all the glass on the Miata is flat. let us know how that goes. i was thinking about that too before i bought my tint. -------------------- *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Sep 16, 2014 - 4:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Sure thing, it should be here this weekend.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Sep 17, 2014 - 11:03 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 16, '14 From Usa Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Waxed the celica
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