Hobbies and Crafts Can you put car window tint on the outside? Can you put car window tint on the outside? Is the tint applied on the outside of the window? No. In most cases, window film is installed on the inside of the glass. ... On vehicles, the window tint is hand-cut on the outside of the glass, then installed on the interior of the glass. Related Posts:The car windows are tinted.Is a 5% tint legal in California?What is the easiest way to remove window tint?How To Beat a Window Tint Ticket