Should I myself tint my windows or take it somewhere?

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TechNova

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For those who have tinted there windows, how do you deal with those little black dots that now make up the outside of most windows? I was going to do mine but only one shop locally has the good tint..

WHy would something on the outside matter?
What are the dots? the frit that hides the adhesive?
I have only tinted a few windows but took them out and did them at the kitchen table.
 

ima93chevyguy

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The little black dots are the dot matrix
They're on the inside

You use those as your guide

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I just run the tint right over the dots. I have tinted my own for years and never had issue with it.
 

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I do it yourself...just need razor blade a old card and windex or soapy water....I’ve done all my trucks 2.5 %
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I've tinted all my cars windows myself for as long as I can remember. I've used every grade of tint possible, from Walmart tint to professional grade. Most recently, I used "FlexFilm" and I think it's great. Most recently, I've learned a cheap tint job is from using cheap tint, whether done yourself or paid for. I only use good grade now, ceramic mostly. FlexFilm and other places have good videos on YouTube also.
 

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I've tried it a couple of times, and ended up cussing with a wadded up pile of tint.

Have it done.
 
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