Got my windows tinted today!

[ag bullet]

I got my 5-door tinted today. My installer was able to work around the spoiler and not remove it as I had read on other sites. I did remove the CHMSL and surrounding trim to make things easier for him inside. He did a topshelf job IMHO.

20% all the way around....

 

[RedRaptor]

Looks really good. Makes your car look a lot better.

I have 35% Front and 20% Rear. I should have gone 20% all around but I didn't know how dark 20% would be. Turns out that its not dark at all.

 

[FrigginGLI]

Nice job.

 

[Greenbread]

how much did it set you back. and would you recomend 20% . also what kind of tint

 

[ag bullet]

Since it was a friend of a friend, I paid $170. Formula one wanted almost double that. He used Johnson's Tint. Still metallic and has a lifetime guarantee. I like 20%. It is dark but still not annoying at night.

 

[kacykc]

That looks awesome. I am planning on getting mine in a month or so.. what kind of things do I need to know before going? Thanks!

 

[ag bullet]

That looks awesome. I am planning on getting mine in a month or so.. what kind of things do I need to know before going? Thanks!

It never hurts to shop around. 20% is darker than legal here in NC, so I had to find an independant guy to do it. Some shops will, if you pay cash. They just don't want a paper trail...

I think that independant guys do just as good of a job without the mark-up of a shop. So ask some folks at stereo shops who they know that tints. I guess I was lucky that I have a friend who knew someone.

I am very happy with this so far.

 

[tgv121281]

Same here, 20%. Diamond is another good make w/ full warranty(even if your window is broken)

 

[Grey Ghost]

Rear tint/auto-dim mirror???

Has anyone had the rear window tinted that also has the auto-dimming mirror? If so, what % of tint do you have and what's your opinion on the effects concerning the function of the mirror? I've noticed that a slight dust buildup on my non-tinted window will decrease the sensitivity of the mirror to automatically darken until the vehicle behind me is just a few car lengths away. Tinting, I'm thinking, will render the mirror useless for glare. Yes, I realize the tinting will compensate some, hence the % of tint part of the query.
Thanks,
Grey Ghost

 

[ben tracy]

i have 5% all around, its nice, no cop has ever pulled me over

 

[Solo2Protege]

Johnson's is a really good film, good choice. Looks like Silhouette. I like it when one shade is used all around. Looks great!

I have the 45% on my windshield of my Protege and used Executive for the rest, 35%. Very reflective, all metal film. I used to own a tint shop and we used Johnson and Llumar.

I am putting on Solar Guard 18% this time. The color matches really close to the black mica.

 

[curacer1]

Has anyone had the rear window tinted that also has the auto-dimming mirror? If so, what % of tint do you have and what's your opinion on the effects concerning the function of the mirror? I've noticed that a slight dust buildup on my non-tinted window will decrease the sensitivity of the mirror to automatically darken until the vehicle behind me is just a few car lengths away. Tinting, I'm thinking, will render the mirror useless for glare. Yes, I realize the tinting will compensate some, hence the % of tint part of the query.
Thanks,
Grey Ghost

the auto dimmer isn't effected much at all, i have the mirror and 15% all around, it hasn't been bad at all, the mirror kind of reacts to how ever bright it is, so the tint kind of just aids the mirrors work

 

[z0iid]

20% on rear half of car, 35% on front windows, and 50% for windshield. Makes all the difference to actually get the windshield tinted - air conditioner actually works!

 

[Protege52003]

looks nice......up here in MA we have to stay above 47-8% which is not dark at all. you will get pulled over if you get close to 35% and you will have to get your tint removed. sucks......couple of my friends have.....

 

[Solo2Protege]

well, in states that do not allow dark film, an alternative is to get an all metal film, as it's highly reflective (some even look mirror like) Even the 35% on my Protege looks much darker at certain angles just because of the reflectivity.

Of course, if ya like reflective film.

and ya, the 18% Solar Guard i put on the 3 matches VERY nice with the Black Mica.

 

[Gambino]

If anyone cares, I also have 20% all around on my sedan, LOVE it. I also have a 6 inch 5% banner on the windshield

 

[Badger Biker]

... oh, I give.

What's the CHMSL?

I'm planning on putting 35% all around come this spring. Lowest I can get in Wisconsin legally w/permission from eye doctor

 

[iamcanadian]

I went for 20s all the way around even though it is not legal in canada for the front windows to be that dark but i havent had a problem yet (about a year) and also if you have your sun roof shade open it lets more light into the car during the day and the tints look a lot lighter

 

[ag bullet]

... oh, I give.

What's the CHMSL?

I'm planning on putting 35% all around come this spring. Lowest I can get in Wisconsin legally w/permission from eye doctor

Center High Mount Stop Lamp.

 

[Alpinejwl]

If I have water spot on the window, do I have to clean those up first before tinting? I've some major spots that I have been trying to remove without success....