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Did mine using the same material nearly 3 years ago and it still looks good - despite it sitting out in the weather all the time - (high roof).

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Nice!  I'm building a high top camper and only added the middle windows.  Not adding rear windows so I had thought about paint for the rear section.  Going to copy you instead of paint.  Thanks!

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I have always thought the driver's side with only 1 window looked strange, but didn't do this because up close you can tell the "depth" difference between the window and vinyl. It is, however, an improved look.

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Looks neat, passes for the real thing on first glance!

 

I'm curious, did you need to create a template first?

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I used knifeless vinyl cutting tape - worked like a charm and keeps you from having to drag a blade across your paint.

If you haven't used this stuff before, it's hard to believe it would work as well as it does. Watch a couple of YouTube videos and you're good to go.

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Got it done. CRL window in the middle and the 3M 1080 in rear. Also used the 1/8" Knifeless and worked great. Before and after photos below.  Thanks for the idea!

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Is it allowed to put tint on the driver's and front passenger's windows? I'd like to do that too but I'm just afraid that I'll get pulled over

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Is it allowed to put tint on the driver's and front passenger's windows? I'd like to do that too but I'm just afraid that I'll get pulled over

 

It is up to your state/county/city ordinances on what is allowed.  Most places allow something quite light like 65-50% tint (the amount of light that is allowed to pass).  Some areas are highly restrictive and only allow 85%.  You need to search online for your area or call the DMV.

 

Here in the southeast most cars run 25% and we have no issues ever.  Some even go 15% but that gets really hard to see out of at night with no streetlights.  Our van has ceramic 20% but it seems much lighter, more like an older 30% film as far as darkening.  We like it though and have it on both of our vehicles.  

 

If your goal is to cut heat transfer vs. just privacy the ceramic tints do much better than straight film even with a light tint.  It is mostly in the construction of the tint.  Metallic tints are even better but some areas restrict those.  That giant windshield does not do anyone any favors for heat, it's like a greenhouse!  

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