VAZ 2107 cherry tinted

What is required for tinting

The master will have to purchase a tint film, which can cost 450 rubles, shampoo, a glass scraper, a tape measure, a stationery knife, and a container with a spray bottle.
Shampoo can be replaced with any detergent, but a scraper will be needed to displace water, the average one and its cost is 100 rubles. Considering that you can find many of these tools on your farm, the entire tuning process will cost approximately 600 rubles. If you don't have a scraper, you can use a plastic card pre-wrapped in flannel fabric. To prepare the solution, experts advise using distilled water, which is free of salts, rather than ordinary water.

Features of window tinting VAZ 2107

Tinting car side windows is much easier because they have a flat surface. But it’s quite difficult to tint the front or rear window without knowing the intricacies of the process. Glass tinting on convex parts requires special attention. To tint the rear window of a VAZ 2107, you need to prepare:

- cutting tool, maybe a sharp knife; - soap solution, any shampoo will do; — spray bottle and hair dryer, manual or construction; — a rubber or silicone eraser spatula to displace water; - 3 meters of tint film, it is better to take a metallized, high-quality option.

The tinting procedure takes the following amount of time in stages:

— 1 hour for glass dismantling; — 4 hours for direct tinting; — 48 hours to dry; — 2 hours to install tinted rear window.

Before tinting the glass, it must be thoroughly cleaned of dirt, washed and dried. If the surface of the glass is uneven, it will not be possible to properly adhere the film.

Dimming process

In order to tint the windows, you need to remove them, excluding the rear ones. The latter is fixed in the factory using special technology, so it will be quite easy to pull it out, and there is no need to do so. This glass is convex, which is why the film must be given a certain shape before gluing begins.

The surface of the glass must be washed, that is, degreased by applying a soap solution to it. The film is applied to the glass from the outside, but the protective base should not be removed. The technician should intensively smooth the film by using a construction or regular hairdryer. Your task is to completely displace all the air from under the film.

Tinted rear lights VAZ 2107

As a rule, the lights on the VAZ 2107 are tinted in two popular ways. Both methods are good, but have both positive and negative sides. So:

The first method involves tinting the optics with paint, which is a deeper type of tuning. This method involves complete disassembly of the lanterns and the impossibility of quickly removing paint that you will eventually want to remove.
As for the second method, this is film tinting, which can be done even without removing the headlight. This tinting method is good because over time you can easily tear off the film from its place and stick a new one. But there are also disadvantages - this type of tinting, if done incorrectly, is subject to administrative penalties and the film cannot withstand the high temperatures that arise inside the headlight for a long time.

We tint the headlights with paint

Let's first consider the first method, which involves tinting the headlights with aerosol paint. This is not quite the usual paint that we are used to using. It is also sold in a can, but has completely different characteristics. As mentioned above, inside the headlight, during its operation, there is a high temperature regime and not every type of paint is able to withstand it. Therefore, you need to purchase special paint.

Varnish for painting headlights

This tinting varnish is inexpensive, about 300 rubles. To completely paint the lanterns, one can will be enough, and there will be some left over. You will have to remove the rear optics for the painting process to be successful and correct. As a rule, this tuning should be carried out in a garage, where it should be clean. During this operation, dust or dirt that gets inside the headlight can ruin everything. In addition, the room temperature must be appropriate. Let's start the procedure:

open the lid located in the trunk trim;
take out the board with the lamps;
unscrew the four self-tapping screws from the inside;
if the headlights are hidden by the upholstery, then move it to the side;
find the connector and disconnect it;
we find the nuts that secure the rear light to the car body;
turn them away;
remove the lantern.

You can remove the rear light in another way:

open the trunk;
take out the board with the light bulbs;
we find 9 nuts securing the lining and unscrew them;
disconnect the wiring, first “de-energizing” the battery;
disconnect the connector;
take a size 8 wrench and unscrew the two nuts;
remove the lantern.

Note. Before you start painting, you should prepare the headlights for painting. You will need to degrease and clean the surface. You need to paint at a sufficient distance so that the paint does not “float”. It is advisable to apply the paint in several layers (5-6 layers) and, of course, apply each subsequent layer on a dry one.

How to tint the headlights of a VAZ 2107

Let's continue:

place the headlight on a flat surface, for example, on a table;
remove the glass;
clean the surface of the old layer of sealant;
rub it over the surface with sandpaper;
apply a layer of paint;
wait a while until it dries and apply the next layer (thus, each subsequent layer);
After drying, we assemble the headlight and install it in place.

Note. Also, before applying the paint, you will need to read the instructions, which can be read on the can. It should be remembered that the more layers of paint are applied, the less light the headlight will produce. After painting and drying, the lanterns will need to be thoroughly polished, making the tint uniform and without flaws.

How to tint the headlights of a VAZ 2107

Film tinting

Now we’ll find out how to tint the rear lights of a VAZ 2107 using a regular tint film. As a rule, film tinting is a fresher look at tuning car optics. It is important to know that the higher quality the film, the better. Usually, good quality film is sold in advertising agencies, and its price depends not only on the quality, but also on the manufacturer. When choosing a film for tinting headlights, you need to pay special attention to its light transmittance. The lower the percentage of light transmittance, the worse the lantern will produce light. Yes, and you won’t end up with problems with traffic police inspectors later, and the technical inspection will be much more difficult.

Tint film for rear lights

So:

As you know, film tinting of rear headlights can be done in two variations: light tinting (recommended) and full tinting. Both tinting processes are considered more complex than varnishing. But if removed, the film can be easily peeled off the surface of the headlight. And after removal there will be no traces left on the lantern.
Instead of varnish, a film is glued in the same way as on glass. A soap solution and a rubber spatula are used to level the surface. Often, car enthusiasts use film tinting not completely, but partially, which gives a completely different appearance, and the brightness of the headlights does not disappear anywhere.
Film is not always black. Often, motorists use red or other tint film, which looks more impressive.

Tint films of different colors

It is recommended to partially tint the taillights. This way, problems with the law can be avoided and traffic police officers will not be able to charge the driver with anything. The flashlights will provide normal and bright light.
On the contrary, the more tinted the headlights are, the more reasons the inspector has to find fault. And you won’t be able to pass MOT with heavily tinted lights.

A motorist who wants to tint the headlights of his vehicle should know that the fine for this is 100 rubles.

Note. To make the light on tinted headlights much brighter, experts recommend using more powerful light bulbs or LEDs.

How to do it?

There are several most common reasons why drivers do their own window tinting:

It reduces interior heating by approximately 60% even in the hottest times.
Thanks to the presence of tinted windows, virtually no harmful ultraviolet rays enter the car. This way you can protect yourself from skin cancer.
If there is a side collision between two cars, do-it-yourself window tinting will help keep the glass from breaking into small pieces. This way, the driver will always remain protected from any cuts.
By tinting, you can get rid of the sun's rays, reflections of snow, as well as the light of the headlights of oncoming traffic, which can dazzle while moving.
With the help of tinting, the driver provides effective protection not only for the interior trim, but also for various plastic parts that can deteriorate quite badly under direct sunlight.

Do-it-yourself glass tinting provides all these effects.

The above effects are achieved using a specialized film glued to the glass. In order to produce this specialized material, it is customary to use a specialized polyester film, onto which paint and a metal composition that has special properties are applied.

To correctly apply the tinted film, in most cases, specialists carefully remove the car glass, after which they carry out all the work on a specialized work table covered with glass or smooth linoleum. In the event that you do not want to do this or you do not have such an opportunity, you can use papyrus paper attached to the car glass to further outline all the contours.

What to consider?

The film must be attached directly to the inside, because this way you can ensure its maximum protection from various damages.

If you need to tint the rear window of a car with your own hands, or you even want to tint all permissible windows, then you should first understand where this film can be installed and where it cannot. In Russia, in accordance with current legislation, tinting of front car windows can be carried out exclusively using a film in which the light transmittance is at least 75%.

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Why do you need window tinting?

First of all, window tinting is the simplest and most affordable type of car tuning, which nevertheless significantly raises the status of the car owner in the eyes of others. Also, tinting naturally protects the interior from overheating in direct sunlight and makes it more comfortable for the driver to stay behind the wheel - bright light does not distort visibility on the road.

If it happens that you get into an accident, the tint film will protect passengers from injury from glass fragments, as it will prevent it from crumbling. In addition, you will remain incognito if you do not want to be recognized - from the outside the interior is practically not visible through the glass tinted with film. At the same time, this will protect your car from burglary and theft, since the attacker will not be able to see what is inside and will not covet your property.

Tools

Not everyone understands that tinting is not such a simple procedure, and it is not enough to just take and stick a film. You definitely need a certain number of tools in order to properly tint your car windows yourself. VAZ 2107, 2106 - these and other domestic cars are no exception, and you should not think that it is easier to apply film to our cars than to others.

In this regard, you will need the following tools:

Film. In the vast majority of cases, a single roll of standard sized tint film is sufficient to cover all the side windows.
Rubber spatula. Often, when you buy tint film, you will be given a specialized plastic scraper as a bonus. Of course, you can also use it when you do your own car window tinting. This tool is quite effective and convenient, but there is a risk that micro-scratches will remain on the glass.
Stationery knife. A knife is also supplied with the film, but in fact it often becomes dull quite quickly, as a result of which the film begins to literally tear. That's why it's always better to have an extra utility knife on hand.
Glass cleaner and warm, clean tap water.
Completely dry cloth. It is worth noting the fact that the rag must be free of lint. This is the only way you can be absolutely sure that during the tinting process you will not cause any micro-scratches on the glass.
Spray.

Is athermal tinting allowed or not Chameleon What the law says

The darkening of the top stripe on the windshield is not stipulated by law. Only its width is strictly regulated (should not exceed 14 cm);
Windshield. First of all, any inspector will check it. The throughput should not be less than 75%;
Front door glass. Here the light transmittance must be at least 70%. Otherwise, you will be fined;
Rear glass of the car. The darkness of these glasses was not regulated by law. Here the driver can relieve himself and stick a film with at least 5% transmittance;
Do not forget, it is strictly forbidden to use tinting with a mirror effect. The blinding glare it creates has already caused more than one accident.

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Instructions

Initially, you will need to remove the seals before tinting. All car windows to which tinting will be applied must be thoroughly washed with a specialized detergent. You should also rinse all corners very thoroughly. Next, tinting car windows with your own hands (VAZ 2109, 2110, 2107, etc.) is carried out as follows:

A soap solution is prepared, which is a standard detergent or shampoo mixed with warm water, after which it is poured into the prepared spray bottle.
The outer side of the glass that has been washed is thoroughly sprayed with a soap solution, after which a tint film is immediately applied, which is cut according to the required dimensions. It is worth noting the fact that the dark layer should be directed inward, while the transparent layer should be directed outward. Here you should be extremely careful, because the parties must never be confused. If you cannot decide which side is dark, then you should split your film very slightly from one corner. After the film is applied to the glass, careful alignment and cutting is carried out. It is best to leave a margin of one centimeter on each edge.
Now the inner surface of the glass is covered with soap solution. After this, you should act extremely quickly, because the glass should not have time to dry. Carefully separate the dark layer of the film, and at the same time moisten it with the solution with which the spray bottle is filled. In this case, the work of an assistant is very important, because you will be able to perform all procedures much more carefully. In this case, one person will have to hold the clear layer of film, while the other will pull it and spray the dark layer.
A dark layer is applied to the inside of the car glass. As mentioned above, while tinting car windows with your own hands (VAZ 2106, 2107, 2110 and all others), the glass must remain wet. It is also mandatory to carry out treatment with a spray gun, after which a transparent layer is applied, since the film must have effective protection from any damage. After carrying out all these procedures, you should immediately smooth the film using a rubber spatula, moving from the center to the edges. In this case, you should be especially careful, because any sudden movements are extremely undesirable. You should also completely get rid of any air bubbles.

The film should be smoothed until the transparent part falls off on its own, after which the dried transparent film can be completely removed. Now you can trim the protruding edges by running a knife along the edge of the car glass, but in this case it is extremely important to act without any haste.

If you have a hair dryer, then you can thoroughly dry the car glass along its perimeter, but if you don’t have a hair dryer, then just close the door and start working on the next glass. It is advisable that over the next two days you do not insert any seals into the doors or open tinted windows.

Second option

Glass can also be tinted in another way. In this case, a 20% solution of rosin is prepared in specialized caustic soda. The rosin should dissolve until the liquid turns dark yellow. After this procedure, the prepared product is carefully filtered. A small amount of ferric chloride solution or special ferrous sulfate should be added.

The prepared solution is applied to the glass using the same spray bottle. It is extremely important that tinting the rear window of a car with your own hands, as in the case of other windows, is carried out exclusively on a clean surface. In particular, you can degrease it in a soap and soda solution.

Important

Be sure to wash the glass thoroughly and wait until it is completely dry. After this, place it in the oven for 5-10 minutes at a temperature of 60°C. If desired, you can make a film of a different color, but in this case you will need to use a different chloride. By adjusting the concentration of rosin and salt, you can change the color saturation yourself.

The main thing in this process is not to get carried away with tinting, because everything needs to be done in accordance with the current GOST. Acceptable window tinting stipulates that the windshield must transmit at least 75% of the light, while the remaining windows must transmit at least 70%.