CAN BY CUSTOM | DIY INSTALLATION
Our precut window tint kits are designed for accurate, vehicle-specific installation. Follow this step-by-step guide to get a clean, bubble-free finish whether it is your first install or your tenth.
VIDEO WALKTHROUGH
Our complete installation video will appear here. Until then, follow the detailed steps below and contact our support team if you need help with a specific vehicle or window.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
STEP BY STEP
Work in a shaded area, out of direct sunlight and wind. Direct sun causes the adhesive to dry too fast, and even light wind can carry dust onto the film. A garage or covered carport is ideal.
Spray the inside and outside of the window generously with your soapy water solution, then scrape the inner surface with a plastic blade to remove old adhesive, dust, or residue. Wipe dry with a lint-free cloth. Any dust or fiber left behind will show up as a bump under the film.
Each piece is precision-cut for a specific window. Lay the pieces out and match them to their windows before you start. Peel back a corner of the protective liner and spray the adhesive side generously with soapy water so it does not stick prematurely.
Spray the outside of the glass with soapy water to create a slip layer that lets you reposition the film before it sets. Apply the film to the outside first to check alignment where needed. For rear and curved windows, apply directly to the inside as your kit specifies.
Once positioned, spray the window and the film's exposed adhesive side with soapy water. Starting from the center, squeegee outward in overlapping strokes, top to bottom and then side to side, pushing out water and air bubbles as you go.
Rear windows and windows with defroster lines or curves need heat to seat the film properly. Use a heat gun on low to medium, working in small sections, and squeegee immediately behind the heat to lock the film into shape.
Using a sharp blade held at a low angle, trim any excess film along the window frame. Leave a hairline gap of about 1-2 mm from the edge to help prevent peeling from friction with the seal.
Avoid rolling the windows down for 3-5 days, longer in cooler weather, to let the adhesive fully cure. Light haziness or small trapped water bubbles are normal at this stage and will clear on their own within 1-2 weeks.
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PREFER NOT TO DIY?
Our kits are built for confident at-home installation, but you are always welcome to bring your kit to a local professional installer. Let them know it is a precut kit; no additional cutting should be needed.
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