Who has Tinted Windows?
03-30-2011, 04:55 PM
#21
I'm pretty sure the defroster wont effect the tint...practically all cars have it so it shouldnt be an issue (at least not a new one to the TC)
the factory stripes however....iMissLayups would you mind posting close up pictures of that area of the rear?
the factory stripes however....iMissLayups would you mind posting close up pictures of that area of the rear?
04-05-2011, 02:25 AM
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just got my car tinted today. 50% on all the sides and 15% on the back. i didnt want to go limo so 15% was the second darkest. i didnt want super dark just subtle since i want tint mainly to keep out heat. also i wanted consistency so i kept the rear and the front sides the same.
04-11-2011, 07:52 PM
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I got mine tinted 2 weeks ago. Do it, you'll never go back hehe. I have 5% in the rear and 75 in the front. I should have gone a bit darker in the front, but its hard because in California, the fronts aren't supposed to be tinted 
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04-11-2011, 07:56 PM
#29
so you could have not a little darker...not much but a little
regardless, I live in CA and I'm going darker, probably 20% or 30%....I just need to find the time
04-11-2011, 08:15 PM
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I live in California also. I have 5% all around. I just roll with the windows down most of the time and roll em up when I don't want anyone to see inside. It's hard to see at first but you get used to it after a while.
04-12-2011, 12:03 AM
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1. What type did you go with? (basic dye-based, metallic, ceramic, etc.)
-I went with a shop, not sure the brand they used but the shop is FX out in oshawa ontario, got a deal paid $180
2. How dark is your back window, and do you find it too dark at night when backing up?
5% can be hard if there is no other light, I like to pull into spots as my cars seem to only get hit when parked. Pulling in protects the from of the car as I park with a median in-front.
3. For those with metallic, do you find it is decreasing FM, cell and GPS signal?
N/A
4. Are you happy with who installed it? (did they handcut or use a computer for sizing?)
FX auto, love it all my family/friends use them.
5. Any issues with installing tint over factory striping on rear hatch window? (i.e. bubbling?)
Never. If there is they repair for free.
-I went with a shop, not sure the brand they used but the shop is FX out in oshawa ontario, got a deal paid $180
2. How dark is your back window, and do you find it too dark at night when backing up?
5% can be hard if there is no other light, I like to pull into spots as my cars seem to only get hit when parked. Pulling in protects the from of the car as I park with a median in-front.
3. For those with metallic, do you find it is decreasing FM, cell and GPS signal?
N/A
4. Are you happy with who installed it? (did they handcut or use a computer for sizing?)
FX auto, love it all my family/friends use them.
5. Any issues with installing tint over factory striping on rear hatch window? (i.e. bubbling?)
Never. If there is they repair for free.
04-12-2011, 05:41 AM
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i want mine to be darker in front. right now i have 50% iwant to make it 75%.. eeerrr all i know is 5% in front is illegal here in CA... lolz
@moejoe-
1-idk what brand. just told them i want my car tinted. paid $120
2-5% and yeah it's too dark at night? but you'll get use to it.
3-FM? nope...
4-yeah happy. computer sizing... it's lifetime warranty so it's fine with me.
5-no issues. yet. and yeah they'll fix it for free...
@moejoe-
1-idk what brand. just told them i want my car tinted. paid $120
2-5% and yeah it's too dark at night? but you'll get use to it.
3-FM? nope...
4-yeah happy. computer sizing... it's lifetime warranty so it's fine with me.
5-no issues. yet. and yeah they'll fix it for free...
04-12-2011, 04:49 PM
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i want mine to be darker in front. right now i have 50% iwant to make it 75%.. eeerrr all i know is 5% in front is illegal here in CA... lolz
@moejoe-
1-idk what brand. just told them i want my car tinted. paid $120
2-5% and yeah it's too dark at night? but you'll get use to it.
3-FM? nope...
4-yeah happy. computer sizing... it's lifetime warranty so it's fine with me.
5-no issues. yet. and yeah they'll fix it for free...
@moejoe-
1-idk what brand. just told them i want my car tinted. paid $120
2-5% and yeah it's too dark at night? but you'll get use to it.
3-FM? nope...
4-yeah happy. computer sizing... it's lifetime warranty so it's fine with me.
5-no issues. yet. and yeah they'll fix it for free...
04-12-2011, 05:27 PM
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04-17-2011, 03:43 AM
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Check out 3M film. It's non-metallic and comes with a national lifetime warranty against fading, bubbling, and peeling. It's a true black hue so it does appear a bit richer vs charcoal; have 20% all around except the front it meters at 13% due to the true black hue. Backing up at night can become a bit challenging which then I roll my windows down for more visibility.