How to apply car window tint tinting film.

Blacked out windows look fantastic. They also give some extra privacy and keep the heat down inside the car.
So is it easy to do yourself? What tools do you need? Get some car window tinting tips from this article.

However regulations in most countries insist that there is a certain amount of light transmitted through the window to the driver.

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Dashboard styling, guages and digital dashboards

Never overlook the interior of the car. You will spend much time looking at the dashboard of the car and you certainly don’t have to stick with the standard plastic, and dials that come with the car.

Often people concentrate on what others see outside the car but this often generates an anticlimax or disappointment when they start looking inside the car.

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Aftermarket steering wheels

The most used control in the car is the steering wheel (we hope!). Why not upgrade this essential component and go with something more visually appealing.

Is this an easy job and what pitfalls are there in fitting an after market steering wheel?

Looking for inspiration many aftermarket steering wheel makers look to the world of Motorsports for inspiration. Motorsport wheels are bare, and usally made from metal and plastic. Some have information displays in them and other have a flat base.

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Plastic painting tips for car interior and exterior.

Personalising the interior of the car is for many the first thing they do. Although aftermarket interior modification parts look nice a custom look is within reach if you are prepared to put in a little effort and paint the interior yourself.

Preparation is the most important part in any paint work. Whatever is between the part and the paint (i.e. chips, scratches, grease etc.) will show through the layers of paint.

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