Vehicles are designed to contain several windows which allow light to pass throughout the entire interior of the vehicle. This can be an annoyance to passengers and drivers with sensitive sight. The windows in vehicles are generally curved to allow wind to flow over smoothly. The curve in the windows may seem like an obstacle when it comes to adding window tint, however it is just as easy to tint curved windows as it is to tint flat surfaces.
Choose a clean, well-lit, dust free area to apply tint to the windows. The ideal temperature to install film is between 40 degrees and 98 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature is too low, it may cause hardening in the film. A temperature too high can cause difficulty with adhering the film to the windows.
Create cleaning solution by mixing one cap full of baby shampoo with one quart of water. Pour the liquid mix into a spray bottle for application purposes.
Spray interior side of the window with baby shampoo mix and scrape away any residue from the surface using a squeegee. Clean liquid from the surface with a sponge and spray a light coating of baby shampoo solution over the window to apply tint film.
Clean the outside of the window using the baby shampoo and water cleaning solution and a paper towel. Spray the exterior side of the window and roll the film on the exterior surface of the window and cut around the window to create a film template. Spray the film and smooth the film down to the window and continue to trim around the edges to create an exact size template.
Lift the top corner and place a piece of clear tape on each side of the corner and gently pull apart to remove the back side of the film from the tint. Remove when complete and place over the interior side of the window.
Press tint film onto the window, smoothing it towards the edges with your hand. Apply baby shampoo mix over the surface of the tint and work from the center of the tint and stretch it outward toward the edges.
Spray the film with baby shampoo soap mix to moisten the surface. This will allow squeegee to move freely over the tint film.
Grip the squeegee in your writing hand and the heat gun in your opposite hand and apply heat to the film. Use the plastic card to rub outward on the film to press any air bubbles from below the film while applying heat to the film.
Work from the center of the film out towards the edges of the window in a consistent manner until the surface is bubble free. Tuck the film into the bottom of the window lining using a bone tool. Continue to work out any bubbles from the surface and apply heat until you achieve a clean, finished appearance.
