Rickf191 Posted December 30, 2015 I had to do something to the appearance. I wanted to break up all the solid silver. So I vinyl wrapped the window spots with 3m 1080 gloss black. It's a work truck in disguise. Let me know what you guy's think. 6 andy_george, laharview, ASD Dad and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KMG Posted December 30, 2015 Great Idea! Really changes the look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glidedon Posted January 12, 2016 Did the same on my high top. Looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wollip Posted January 13, 2016 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). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy_george Posted January 13, 2016 Sweet idea. Makes it looks just like a passenger model Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laharview Posted January 22, 2016 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radin2son Posted January 22, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenmnv Posted January 31, 2016 Looks neat, passes for the real thing on first glance! I'm curious, did you need to create a template first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wollip Posted January 31, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickf191 Posted February 2, 2016 I also used the the knifeless tape. Amazing product. I found it a little tricky getting the thread in the tape started. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy_george Posted February 3, 2016 Just watched a video on it. Consider my mind completely blown. What an awesome idea! 1 laharview reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laharview Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) 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! Edited February 20, 2016 by laharview 2 wollip and Rickf191 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chphilo Posted May 23, 2016 Pretty neat trick! At least in the picture, I could not even tell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7andCounting Posted July 1, 2016 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASD Dad Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) 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! Edited July 1, 2016 by ASD Dad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
