Tinted windows

[RedDE5Spd]

Got my windows tinted Friday, 5% on the rear three and 35% on the front sides with a 5% windshield strip that is even with the bottom of the mirror. Almost did 20% on front sides, but the 35% works well with out being a hindrance.
Local shop was doing full car tint for $159 then $30 for windshield strip, they did a good job.

[Kiwi]

Looks nice, I did 35% on the rear three and 50% on the front two... Trying to keep "close" to legal in my state. Tint is a definite improvement.

[RedDE5Spd]

We're not supposed to tint the fronts more than 4 inches from the top, including the windshield; anything behind the driver's peripheral is not limited. My windshield at the bottom of the mirror is something like 4 3/4 inches, most police here leave you alone as long as you're not blacked out or you give them a reason to be jerks about it.

Tint is a definite improvement, especially the top of the windshield because the visors are not large enough.

[VespaGoGo]

Looks great!

I've thought about having a light tint put on mine. The question I have is about longevity. It looks like most cars start to bubble after 5-6 years and need replacing. Since we have those defrost strips on the rear window, how do they not get damaged when they peel off the old tint?

Also (this shows I know nothing about tint), how do they trim it without accidentally slicing into the window rubber?

[Kiwi]

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Looks great!

I've thought about having a light tint put on mine. The question I have is about longevity. It looks like most cars start to bubble after 5-6 years and need replacing. Since we have those defrost strips on the rear window, how do they not get damaged when they peel off the old tint?

Also (this shows I know nothing about tint), how do they trim it without accidentally slicing into the window rubber?

The tint that bubbles is doit yourself tint or crappy shop tint. Find a reputable shop and it will last a long time... We have a 2002 mazda protege5 that was tinted when new and it still looks good... All about quality material wih a quality installation!

[RedDE5Spd]

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The tint that bubbles is doit yourself tint or crappy shop tint. Find a reputable shop and it will last a long time... We have a 2002 mazda protege5 that was tinted when new and it still looks good... All about quality material wih a quality installation!

Exactly, quality tints with proper care will last a very long time. My installation came with a lifetime guarantee for discoloring and bubbling.

[sunsetjim]

Excellent job and looks great! You mentioned a big improvement; how so - looks, A/C cooling, both? Thanks....
Jimmy

[RedDE5Spd]

Excellent job and looks great! You mentioned a big improvement; how so - looks, A/C cooling, both? Thanks....
Jimmy

The improvement is that it keeps the sun out of my eyes and the kids' eyes when they're in the back, especially the windshield strip making up for the tiny visors. And of course it looks better, I haven't noticed anything with A/C yet; it's been on the cool side lately heading into fall.

[91cavgt]

Excellent job and looks great! You mentioned a big improvement; how so - looks, A/C cooling, both? Thanks....
Jimmy

I bought my Mirage in June, got it tinted within a week, and I live in Texas.


The tint has DEFINITELY helped with the A/C. Before, if I got into the car where the windows had been rolled up in the summer, by the end of a 10 mile drive it had finally cooled off. Now, with the same outside temps, it takes less than 5 miles before I'm turning the fan speed down.


It also helps with security. With tint on the car, if you have the back seats down then it is difficult for thieves to see inside the car to see what you have that they can steal (unless they look through the windshield).

It also helps with safety. In the event of a wreck, when a tinted window shatters the tint helps to hold the glass together so you don't have millions of shards of sharp glass go everywhere.

[Ares]

What tint brand did you go with? Ceramic or Non-Ceramic?