Windshield Tint

  • Michael C. Winther
    Reedsburg, WI
    Posts: 1509
    February 17, 2015 at 8:08 pm #1512780

    What products work best for tinting a boat windshield?
    Easy to do? Hard? Any tips?

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    JR Carter
    Posts: 43
    February 18, 2015 at 11:50 am #1513035

    any tint will do just be patient and start in the middle of the curve and work out the bubbles limo tint by trimbrite is really popular on vehicles for DIY but caution you the darkest stuff they make does look purple i wouldnt do very dark on a boat I am gonna do mine just so sponsor stickers stick out better

    Michael C. Winther
    Reedsburg, WI
    Posts: 1509
    February 18, 2015 at 12:11 pm #1513044

    thanks, i’ll check them out.

    i’m thinking about a very light tint so that it doesn’t totally black out the windshield at night but does distinguish the appearance of the boat.

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
    Posts: 16766
    February 18, 2015 at 9:39 pm #1513287

    Contact Chris Granrud @ rainydaze guide service. He tinted his Skeeter.

    mxskeeter
    SW Wisconsin
    Posts: 3936
    February 18, 2015 at 10:00 pm #1513292

    I think SBC tinted Chris’s Skeeter. Contact Eric at SBC he will know.

    Denny O
    Central IOWA
    Posts: 5827
    February 18, 2015 at 10:41 pm #1513301

    Seems to me if I remember that the pic ^^^ is what is referenced.

    Michael C. Winther
    Reedsburg, WI
    Posts: 1509
    February 19, 2015 at 7:43 am #1513369

    yes, that picture is Chris’ boat from 2013 and SBC did the work.

    i’m interested in suggestions for a DIY approach as this doesn’t seem like it should be too challenging since it involves only a few large areas with relatively straight lines.

    biggill
    East Bethel, MN
    Posts: 11321
    February 19, 2015 at 7:57 am #1513380

    Don’t forget the gold trim.

    Joel VandeKrol
    Ankeny, IA
    Posts: 460
    February 19, 2015 at 11:16 am #1513518
    Michael C. Winther wrote:

    yes, that picture is Chris’ boat from 2013 and SBC did the work.

    i’m interested in suggestions for a DIY approach as this doesn’t seem like it should be too challenging since it involves only a few large areas with relatively straight lines.

    3M or Llumar window tint can be purchased off Ebay. Don’t buy the cheap stuff at your local auto parts store – It will bubble and turn purple in no time. I’ve tinted a few of my personal vehicles and it is easy to work with – Just do a little reading on Google before you start.

    I would guess 35-50% would be what you’re after (the above pic looks to be around 35%). Keep in mind it is darker from the outside of the glass than it will be from the captains chair.

    Total bill should be around $50 with tint + installation materials. Upload pics of your completed product!

    Joel

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