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Old Tue, September 6th, 2011, 11:21 PM
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Hey guys I've done window tint before but was just curious on my 10 F150 if just taking off the door panel works well or taking the whole window out would be best? Thanks for any input!
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I've not tinted the windows in my F150, but I've done it in other vehicles. The only time I took the window out was when I did the moonroof window in my Honda. Otherwise, I just left the windows in place. Taking the door panels off makes things a lot easier.

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Old Wed, September 7th, 2011, 08:49 AM
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For me, tinting windows is a lot like doing bodywork. I SUCK AT IT. I'm not nearly patient or particular enough......

I have paid people to do mine for me over the years after the first two attempts but only ever watched one guy. It's an art...... He didn't remove anything but he definitely knew what he was doing.
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Old Wed, September 7th, 2011, 12:06 PM
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I was hoping I wouldn't have to take the window out. I would have been a tad nervous. On the other cars I did it it was easy enough to get behind the weatherstrip but the panel comes up so high on the F150's it's pretty difficult! I wish I could have the chance to watch someone do it! Those guys know what they're doing for sure!
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