I called a local shop for a quote and was told $6500 plus tax, so I figured, for around $900 with a black friday deal I would try it myself - and very glad that I did.
As long as you have reasonable dexterity / ability to do some DIY, this will work out well. I agree with some of the other reviews though, the guy in the video is a pro and makes it looks easy. This is a measure twice / cut once type of situation - take your time.
My first piece of advice is watch the videos several times and watch Ji’s technique. Even the way he holds the squeegee, the angle he swipes at makes a difference.
Second piece of advise - use the tape. Do not rely on the magnets. Start with the magnets and then secure everything with frogtape before proceeding. Make sure you are 100% happy with every side before starting. If you are slightly off, mistakes by the end will compound and be exponentially worse. Like some of the other reviews - I screwed up several times and had to restart.
Fortunately TESBROS will stand by you even if you screw it up. Like some of the other reviewers, I started out a bit too confident and damaged (more than one) piece and they sent me a replacement for just the cost of shipping and even offered to coach me live with one of their experts (which was appreciated though not needed, after I learned from my mistakes).
Overall, the job looks good. Unless you are looking for mistakes up close, you cant see any. The entire surface is 100% smooth, though there are maybe 3 to…