Self stick window tint fail

Let'sgoflying! said:
A pal tried to put some on his 172 today (55F) and it wouldnt stick using soapy spray.
Maybe there are different kinds?
Saw this discussion about using Lowe’s etc tints successfully.
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I had a heck of a time getting it to stay adhered. It's just a matter of starting with the film moist but not too slippery and keeping at it until enough moisture has evaporated that it starts to stick. It took awhile and I never did get all the bubbles out, but it has stayed in place and served me well on a trip to the desert southwest.

Maybe if I had the correct tools instead of a credit card it would have gone easier. I had to make small cuts in the curves to get the film to lay flat.
 
Is the tint you bought designed for Plexi? Forgive me if you've already done the research. I'm looking into replacing my windows and tinting the windows before I install them. I figger it's going to be easier.

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When we replaced the windows in the Cherokee 6 we purchased pre-tinted for the front, pilot, and co-pilot. We used film tint on the rest. Came out really nice and saved some monies.

I suggest you remove and replace (under A&P supervision) to do the tint job.
 
Is it problematic because the rear window is more horizontal and prone to gravity trying to pull it down while installing? It might not be an issue if the window is not installed yet.
 
In my Saratoga it would get pretty warm in the cabin when on the ground / TO / landing etc. I bought $25 worth of the “high quality” heat deflection cling on tint at auto zone. Took me a couple hours to carefully apply it using soapy water to the inside of all my rear windows.

Drastic decrease in heat entry and it looks fantastic. From 5-10’ it looks professional. Got to get really close to tell it’s not tinted glass.

That’s been about 2-3 years ago. Still looks like the day I applied it.
 
455 Bravo Uniform said:
Is it problematic because the rear window is more horizontal and prone to gravity trying to pull it down while installing? It might not be an issue if the window is not installed yet.
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Yes, mine kept falling down as I was trying to get it to stick. It eventually dried out enough that it started to cling but by then my arms were getting pretty sore. You just have to keep at it.

Having replaced my side and rear windows several years ago, I'm not sure the cling film would survive install but probably worth a try.
 
C03FF2FB-23D1-4033-92EE-D4D45F095754.jpeg Do not use the automotive tint that people use on glass!!!!! You must use the kind that is removable, as mentioned cling type. It will cause more distortion when looked through it, but it will not ruin your windows as the glass type will.
I used it on the back window of my tiger and it has lasted for two years.
 
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