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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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Those who have tinted windows

Looking at getting my windows tinted!Might you help me by answering the following questions:

1. What you paid?

2. What tint you recommend?

3. Type of tint film?

4. Anything that might help me or others who are considering this.


Thanks so much!
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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100 bucks
i got 20% all around, but depends on your state laws....Mines illegal
something like sunglo or similar to that i forgot it's been awhile..( matches factory tinted windows)...
if you are going to get dark windows be prepared to get harassed by cops....and a phat ticket
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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1. $120

2. 35% on the front doors, 20% for the back doors and rear window and across the top 6 inches of the windshield.

3. Llumar.

4. Avoid tints that have a high level of metal in them, especially if you plan on running a radar detector or if you've got a garage door remote opener inside the car.
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 80210
Looking at getting my windows tinted!Might you help me by answering the following questions:

1. What you paid?

2. What tint you recommend?

3. Type of tint film?

4. Anything that might help me or others who are considering this.


Thanks so much!
250 for 5% all around.
3m film i recommend

i consider not gettin that dark, especially in NJ where front tints are illegal....so i want to actually change to 5% back 35% in front
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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1. 160

2. I like limo 6% so people arent looking for stuff to steal in my car.. but most get 15%.. Legal is usually 25-30% in most states. I dont know if you like following rules =-)

3. I think Llumar or Sunar ... not sure, i went to a reputable place locally

4. I like the strip across the front windshield, saves me from wearing sunglasses in the car, I always ask them to make it a little lower, just a couple inchs above my eye level so when its really sunny i just sit up a little straighter =-)

Don't go cheap if youre keeping the car for more than 2 years, cheap tint will turn purple.

Make sure they offer a warranty again peeling and bubbling, i usually keep my cars for 3-4 years so i make sure it has a lifetime warranty, some places only offer a 1 year.


Cheers!
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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250, 15% all around, 3ms the best
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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also lifetime garantee, and like 90gsx to 03evo said avoid tints with metal in them if u use a radar
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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120.00 35% all the way around. Looks good and not too dark to see out of at night.
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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$100, 20%
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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two rolls from walmart $12.00 each 5% all around i did it myself
here are the pictures before i did the rear one

Old Feb 7, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 80210
Looking at getting my windows tinted!Might you help me by answering the following questions:

1. What you paid?

2. What tint you recommend?

3. Type of tint film?

4. Anything that might help me or others who are considering this.

Thanks so much!
1. ~300
2. Just find a reputable dealer locally, my favorite is Formula One though, and they're Lifetime warranty is so good they put a little F1 sticker on the inside of the doorsill so that if you sell the car the next owner still has the warranty info
3. Formula One Pinnacle (their best tint, in terms of heat rejection, uv blocking and glare reduction). And always always get ceramic based, you don't drive a Civic. 50% front (state law) 35% rear (any darker and the auto dim rear mirror makes it impossible to see out the rear)
4. Find a reputable dealer. You know, the one that has 3 M5s, a Bentley, and a Lambo sitting in their climate controlled garage Okay, so that's shooting high, but take a look at the shop and talk/ask around to figure out who does or probably does the best job. Also, as with anything to do with cars, a shop that has worked on Evos (etc) before is always nice.
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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I paid $120 for all 4 windows with 15% tint.Can't remeber the brand of tint.
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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$200

35% on doors and back glass

Llumar i believe
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 80210
Looking at getting my windows tinted!Might you help me by answering the following questions:

1. What you paid?

2. What tint you recommend?

3. Type of tint film?

4. Anything that might help me or others who are considering this.


Thanks so much!
1. 100

2. 20%

3. 3m

4. 3m since it doesnt fad, and turn that funky purple

mines illegal but 20% vs 30% isnt that much more noticeable at a glance, but it noticeable from the inside
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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120 15% 3M, i cant believe people are paying 200+ the shop i go to is very reputable and not to expensive



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