How to tint tribal flame graphics step by step

First come up with a relatively simple design, and sketch it out on paper or make a rubbing from an existing vinyl graphic.

Apply colored film to glass, let dry, tape pattern to film and cut out the inside shape.

Carefully remove the excess colored film.

After the first cut out make another pattern by rubbing the edge of a pencil lead on the paper at the edges of the underlying tint, then draw a border around it.

Cover with silver film, let dry.

Align and tape the second pattern over the silver and begin cutting.

Work carefully, there's a lot of time invested so far. Inspect corners for unconnected cuts.

Carefully remove excess silver tint.

Starting to take shape...

Allow to dry a bit more.

Tint over with dark or limo non reflective.

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Author	Comment
bigappletint New User Posts: 5 (1/29/03 1:12:30 pm) \|	graphics rear windows whats the best way to do tint graphics on back windows ive tried it before but cut up the rear defrost. lookin for tip from the pros...
Mr Paladin Posts: 550 (1/29/03 1:15:56 pm) ezSupporter	Re: graphics rear windows Cut the grafix out first off of the car,then peel and apply.
tintguy New User Posts: 8 (1/29/03 1:59:54 pm)	Re: graphics rear windows I found that cutting the graphic out and applying it to your one piece rear window film, under the clear. Just lift up the clear layer apply the graphic then put it back till your ready to apply it inside the car. It's a little tricky and hard to keep clean but works good
bigappletint New User Posts: 6 (1/29/03 2:19:44 pm)	graphics rear windows but how do you sqapply to window, i tried it and every tim i put presure on it it rips, u know the thin pieces..
tintguy Posts: 10 (1/29/03 5:34:52 pm)	rear graphics do your normal tint job but before you apply the rear window piece cut out your graphic on another piece of film. take your graphic and stick it to your rear window piece in the position you want it to appear. Now before you put the release liner back remove the release liner from the graphic, constantly keep it wet. After that put your liner back on the the piece until you ready to apply(I squegee my liner back out to insure the graphic sticks) This way when you apply the graphic it is stuck to the glue on the rear window section and after you put it inside the car the thin pieces get squegeed out inbetween the glass and back window piece. when you do the graphics think of it as tinting the tint p.s. I hope this helps watch out for dirt!
TinterRich Posts: 251	Re: rear graphics yeah...what tintguy said... on all flat windows and most rear windows that is the way to do it, but I have found that sometimes when the rear window is too curved it's best not to apply it to another piece first...it may not be positioned correctly to fit the shape of the window..then you'll end up with the graphic rippling and fingering under the film, especially at the thin areas...in some cases I've found it easier to lay the graphic onto the window and then lay a large clear liner over it to squeegee it down...let it set up and conform to the window...then lay your full piece over it...tinting as normal.....but never should you have to cut directly on the glass itself.
tintguy Posts: 13 (1/31/03 8:06:21 am)	rear graphics yea

A question:

Hey dude! hope your not annoyed with me e mailing you but i have e few questions about the tribal graphics install. On your site the pic shows you installing the graphic on a loose flat piece of plate glass, and the description of how to remove the backing is a little unclear.do you peel the backing first apply the whole piece to the glass and then cut it out? and if so how do you do windows that are still in the car? it seems it would be a bit awkward to cut the design after the whole piece is applied to the inside of the window.maybe im missing something,but i am trying my hand at this tint graphics thing because no one around here has ever seen it. I've pretty much got the flames down it still is a little hard to peel the liner on some of the more detailed pieces, is there an easier way?

My reply:

Yes i was peeling first and cutting it after it was applied, its just one way, i'm learning this as i go too, so i'm just offering what i got :) Another way is to cut the pieces out with the liner still on and or with a plotter, then putting it on a piece of clear liner that's a bit larger than the graphic to use as a handling aid, then peel the liner from the graphic, then use the handling liner to handle it and apply it. Leave the handling liner in place as you squeegee it to keep from creasing the graphic. Hope this helps.

Name: Anonymous
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Tinting Tip: You better check your local laws before selling this type of tint! We had my civic tinted with awesome red and chrome flames. No ticket just a warning and this car is not a daily driver!!!! It's a show car! Now the only flames left are on the top of the windshield.

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Tinting Tip: Hey Tint-dude, you got a really cool site. I've been tinting since 82 and I try to attend all dealer meetings and seminars. Like your site, there are alot of cool people willing to share their knowledge, and always a few idiots like mike hunt that just wants everyone to know how good he thinks he is. The real bomb-ass tinters are always observing and learning, it never stops.I am currently in SoCal too. P.S. hey tint dude i a got pretty easy method for doing flames free hand, its getting late so i'll put it in next time. Peace R.l.

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