TINT!!! HELP!!!

[96XSport]

I just picked up a 1996 Ford Explorer Sport. I do not like the tint on the rear, left and right windows, along with the rear window. How would i go about removing that tint. The tint has a mirror look to it. I hope its not factory tint. I want all my windows to match.

-Is is factory?

-And can i get rid of it?

Thanks -Jeff

 

[Mike]

First off, WELCOME to the site! you have just entered the greatest site on the net!

now on to the bad news, it is factory, and that i know of you can not remove it. try doing a search there is a lot of info on this..

Mike

 

[96XSport]

Mike

Thank you mike. I will do my homework!

 

[Mike]

Not a problem... thats what im here for =)

 

[Alec]

To help ease your search a bit:

You probably have a factory tint embedded in the glass. You can help it a little by adding the right tint film and combo of films to the other windows.

 

[96XSport]

Mike

Where could i find some info on this subject?

 

[96XSport]

I think i would be better off getting new windows wouldn't I? Maybe in a salvage yard? I just really don't like the look. I am playing on getting black rock crawlers and i want the tint to match cause its a white explorer. Thanks -Jeff

 

[Alec]

Much cheaper and easier to add film tint. Plus you wont have to worry about leaks from mucking with the seals.

 

[Nick C.]

I don't think you'll ever find explorer windows that aren't tinted...besides think of it this way you can hide stuff in the back without someone seeing all you got!

I wish I could afford to tint my fronts to match my backs it's funny to hear everyone's preferences.

 

[jssong]

actually nick, some of the xl and xls models didnt come with tints. there are a few around here and there. not common, but def did happen. ive even seen expeditions that are the base base model wtih no tints. someone did post however that a walmart tint was very close to the color of the rear gold factory tint color.

 

[96XSport]

Alec, do you think if i mixed films ( i would have it done professionaly) i could get the desired look (black)? Because i have the "metallic" tint on the windows now. But i don't think the factory tinted them on the inside. Thanks

 

[Alec]

By mixing films my side windows matched pretty well.

 

[jssong]

on my 96, putting black tint film over the goldish factory tint, just make it look more gold. i put limo all around and the front two was black while the back were gold. id just get it professionally matched.

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

I didn't even bother putting tints in the back b/c I think it's fine the way it is so I went to Wally World and got some tint there and they match almost perfectly. Here's a pic:

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This pic was taken back in March when I was doing a complete detailing. That way after claying the truck and before doing the Klasse treatment.

 

[96XSport]

Just wanted to thank everyone for there help and input. It has been a huge help! I will have pictures of my beast soon! Thanks again guys!

 

[Heath]

Originally posted by '96explorereddiebauer
I didn't even bother putting tints in the back b/c I think it's fine the way it is so I went to Wally World and got some tint there and they match almost perfectly. Here's a pic:

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This pic was taken back in March when I was doing a complete detailing. That way after claying the truck and before doing the Klasse treatment.

Do you by chance remember what tint you got at wally world??? What number and stuff???

 

[N2MUDN91]

I had absolutely no tint on my explorer, none, then I (a shop) put 5% on the back, and 20% on front. Looks alot better now, I dont like the reflective tint either.