Tinting side windows

I picked up some windows from VAG to go into the side panels and thought it would be easier to tint them before they go in. I bought some recommended tint from an online shop called www.wtfuk.com as it looked to have a good value/performance ratio.
I then did a bit of research and watched this clip a hundred times before starting and it was still hard as nails to get right. This takes ALOT of practice to get it dust free, bubble free and straight.
After 3 of us (including an arty lady for that female touch!) working a long time in my bathroom we managed to get the two windows to a pretty good standard but the test of time will tell. I had planned on actually bonding at least one window in today but tinting took ages.

1st Sunroof installed

I bought a Peugot 106 sunroof from 1st Choice Vehicle Dismantlers in Tremorfa Ind Est, Cardiff for £20.

I saw quite a few but only wanted the tinted glass version and they only had one available. As it turned out the item was very easy to remove and I used the hole left to make a template at the breakers.

Installation required removing the plastic/overlay and cutting the jigsaw hole by using the template I previously made. I stopped the drumming by taping the bottom of the jigsaw and the edges of the hole as I cut.

The template didn't work out as planned, so I had to use the metal frame to redraw and cut a little extra. I didn't get the flush fit I was looking for by doing this but as I intended to seal it with Sikaflex this didn't concern me. I was pretty sure it would be leak proof with a generous amount of Sika on the rim.

With leaks in mind, I then perhaps put too much Sika on the rim and had trouble scrapping it off the exposed paintwork.

Reinstalling the headlining was easy enough by using a stanley to cut it to shape and remount the 106 covering. Looks great!

I fully intend to install another (when I find a tinted one) in the back and have learnt some good tricks. I'm sure the next one will be easy to mount with the knowledge and skills I have learnt.