How much did it run you for tinting?

MsPeacock · Post by **MsPeacock** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 1:51 am

I'm looking into tinting because one I live in Florida and to I think it would look better. How much was yours though? And what does the percentages mean?

sloth · Post by **sloth** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 1:58 am

Ther percentages are the amount of light let through. 50% means 50% of the light is let through. 35% let's 35% through. 35 seems to be the most recommended as far as visibility and legality. A lot of people put lower in, but some complain it is a problem with night time driving.I think most are paying close to $200 to have it done. I'm hoping to get mine done this next week while I'm in Houston.

gargoyle · Post by **gargoyle** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 2:10 am

I'm going to look into that too... I think dark windows will complement my Frosty quite nicely. Anyone know what is legal in Indiana? (sorry, not meaning to hijack your thread, just sharing your inquiry )

sloth · Post by **sloth** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 2:20 am

Check out this thread for links to tint laws.http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=430

JustinVGT · Post by **JustinVGT** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 3:43 am

I have 50% on the front and 35% on the rear. I paid $280 + tax and I wasn't too happy with my shop.

Post by **NSimkins** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 4:06 am

50% Front / 20% Rear = $220 (Ohio)

Mase · Post by **Mase** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 4:08 am

5% rear, 35% front, Formula 1 metallic tint.$235 (Cali)

merckx56 · Post by **merckx56** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:16 am

5% rear and 15% front = $240 for 3M tint. Dark looks better because of the black frames around the windows.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:19 am

on the ex-vibe gt:50% front, 35% rear $250on the current sube:35% front, 20% rear $175 (friend's business)i now wish i'd gone with 20% all around. but it's illegal here to have any tint on the fronts and only 40% on the rears...

MsPeacock · Post by **MsPeacock** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 11:05 am

Hey .. by all mean highjack away

B18B · Post by **B18B** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 11:48 am

I'm curious as to what tint everyone is using in their car. The shop by my work uses a film made by Lumar. Anyone know anything about this film?

nismo · Post by **nismo** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 11:59 am

I don't think there is a tint law in Indiana cuz my brother's friend has a pathfinder with 20% all the way around and even on the front windshield.Inder

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:01 pm

I've got Llumar tint on my car (35%.) This is the third car I've had tinted, and this is the best film yet. Still looking good after a year whereas the last junk used on the other cars was already looking kinda crappy by that time.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:03 pm

Quote, originally posted by TRD4reel Â»I don't think there is a tint law in Indiana cuz my brother's friend has a pathfinder with 20% all the way around and even on the front windshield.InderOooh yeah, there is... The guy with the pathfinder just hasn't got caught yet. It really varies upon the locality, some places tint isn't an issue, others are quick to give out tickets...http://www.in.gov/legislative/....html

nismo · Post by **nismo** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:08 pm

The guy is in Fort Wayne, Indiana.Inder

binary · Post by **binary** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:14 pm

Quote, originally posted by TRD4reel Â»The guy is in Fort Wayne, Indiana.InderHe's just lucky... just because you get away with it doesn't mean he won't be found 100% at fault when he hits someone at night.Or it'll just be another ticket he'll get when pulled over for something unrelated.20% on the windshield? I didn't know Dracula lived in Fort Wayne... Oh and I got a quote in WI for $250 for all the winders - cept the windshield. My choice of tint level.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:18 pm

Not sure about up north, but down here some of the smaller localities really like to crack down on illegal tint.To answer gargoyle's question, 30% looks like the magic number here in Indiana... I think, I can't really make heads or tails out of that crap in the link I posted earlier. http://www.llumar.com/na-eng/A...html#I'm pleased with my 35%, dark enough to have some privacy but light enough for good visibility.

binary · Post by **binary** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:18 pm

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»I've got Llumar tint on my car (35%.) This is the third car I've had tinted, and this is the best film yet. Still looking good after a year whereas the last junk used on the other cars was already looking kinda crappy by that time. I agree - Lumar is quality stuff. Lasted 5+ years on my contour and sold it looking perfect even with power windows going up and down. Never cracked or discolored.

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 1:09 pm

Got mine 35% on the front and 20% the rest of the windows, all for $150 locally (front windows are illegal in Ohio, are only supposed to be 50%).

iinan · Post by **iinan** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 2:11 pm

20% drivers/passenger10% the rest for $220.00, they di d a great job.

Atomic · Post by **Atomic** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:23 am

05 Abyss, 20% all around, $200 CDN.Looks great, feels even better (I hate the bright sun, I must have been a vampire in another reality) LOL.Legal in Ontario is 35% for front doors, no limit on the rears.

MichaelCArens · Post by **MichaelCArens** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 1:54 am

5% rear and 25% front - $180 out the door. The same business I always go for all my cars...Black Diamond Window Tint in Valencia, CA. they handle the BMW, Toyota, and Lexus Dealerships out there

NUBlackshirts · Post by **NUBlackshirts** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 2:01 am

Sunfree Autosports did mine here in CO for about $250. They did an outstanding job. Used 35% all around.

utahindie · Post by **utahindie** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 8:23 am

5% rear 43% front. 150$ (dealer discount)quality was nothing to brag about. at least i dont have bubbles.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 10:19 am

35% all around = $275.00. Street Scenes Tint did a Kick a$$ job!

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