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Side-Window Installation

Follow a complete side-window installation, then explore quarter windows and frameless glass.

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Automotive work at Gabe’s Auto Detailing: Window tint
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What you’ll explore.

Skill focus: Complete the final clean, wet as required and separate the liner without touching the adhesive.

Complete the final clean, wet as required and separate the liner without touching the adhesive.

Skill focus: Place film on the inside glass and set the top alignment required for this vehicle.

Place film on the inside glass and set the top alignment required for this vehicle.

Skill focus: Anchor and squeegee the upper section with the demonstrated stroke angle and overlap.

Anchor and squeegee the upper section with the demonstrated stroke angle and overlap.

Skill focus: Move the glass only as the method requires

Move the glass only as the method requires; place the lower portion without folding or contamination.

Skill focus: Finish remaining solution removal and inspect top, sides and bottom before handoff.

Finish remaining solution removal and inspect top, sides and bottom before handoff.

Skill focus: Identify glass type, seal access and whether the door indexes the glass when opened.

Identify glass type, seal access and whether the door indexes the glass when opened.

Skill focus: Choose a suitable pattern and access method

Choose a suitable pattern and access method; avoid unnecessary trim removal.

Skill focus: Clean tight edges and protect surrounding surfaces before film handling.

Clean tight edges and protect surrounding surfaces before film handling.

Skill focus: Apply using the appropriate fixed/frameless sequence

Apply using the appropriate fixed/frameless sequence; explain vehicle-specific positioning.

Skill focus: Inspect with door movements required by the vehicle

Inspect with door movements required by the vehicle; confirm no edge interference.

The learning goal

Follow a complete side-window installation, then explore quarter windows and frameless glass.

Before you start

Basic film handling and preparation knowledge is recommended for installation lessons. Beginners should follow the complete bundle in order.

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