Window tints

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by overlookedx

Are you talking about how any lights in your rearview mirror get spread out up and down the back window, almost aligned with the defroster lines? If that's what your talking about then I get that on this car and a previous car I had tinted. I thought it was just one of the things that comes with having tinted windows.

Yes, exactly what I'm talking about. This is my first tinted car but my wife's outback had tints from the dealer (not sure if factory or dealer installed) and doesn't have this same effect.

[overlookedx]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Yes, exactly what I'm talking about. This is my first tinted car but my wife's outback had tints from the dealer (not sure if factory or dealer installed) and doesn't have this same effect.

Hmm maybe it has to do with the % of tint? I would think maybe this effect is more noticeable with a darker tint. I just thought it had something to do with the way the tint film refracts light and makes bright lights less intense?

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by overlookedx

Hmm maybe it has to do with the % of tint? I would think maybe this effect is more noticeable with a darker tint. I just thought it had something to do with the way the tint film refracts light and makes bright lights less intense?

My tint guy explains that its because the defrosters are thick, causing bubbles/gaps to form between the tint and the glass during application (basically, he couldn't squeegy the tint flat enough for complete contact), which then causes the refraction. I don't notice it during the day, but at night, specially on the freeway, where there's lots of headlights shinning behind me, it could get quite distracting. Nothing serious i guess, just wondering if I should ask for my money back or have him do something about it

[ryanmatic]

Originally Posted by TheFRSChick

I called Omega yesterday, how much did u guys pay for all 5 windows??
they told me 280-350 ... T_T

Yeah, that's about right for ceramic tint all around.

[TheFRSChick]

Originally Posted by ryanmatic

Yeah, that's about right for ceramic tint all around.

oh. so pricyyyy :O

[ryanmatic]

Yeah. His work is great, though, so there's that.

Honestly I disliked the month-in-advance reservation more

[jflBRZ]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

My tint guy explains that its because the defrosters are thick, causing bubbles/gaps to form between the tint and the glass during application (basically, he couldn't squeegy the tint flat enough for complete contact), which then causes the refraction. I don't notice it during the day, but at night, specially on the freeway, where there's lots of headlights shinning behind me, it could get quite distracting. Nothing serious i guess, just wondering if I should ask for my money back or have him do something about it

I call it BS. Although my rear windshield tint has the same effect as yours (light refraction on the defroster lines), the same guy that did mine also did a fellow forum member's on an earlier date (summer time), and I went to check his out, his tints came out better with way less air around the defroster lines than mine.

So they agreed to re-do mine around summer time (I did mine back in October, was kinda chilly around here).

[omegared19]

Originally Posted by TheFRSChick

oh. so pricyyyy :O

You get what you pay for. Text me, I need tint too. Maybe we can see if he'll knock the price down if we go together:happy0180:

[Tony Mac]

Originally Posted by overlookedx

Highly recommend AutoProFilms in Belmont. Not sure how their prices are compared with other tint shops, but when I got my BRZ tinted and clear bra'd I had the best experience. Top notch work, and top notch customer service. Even gave me a ride back to work!

http://www.autoprofilms.com/

Got my clear bra installed here. Awesome work for sure. I recommend as well!

[azngolfur]

I used these guys out in Concord, total came to $225 after tax

http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-best-guy...ry:best%20guys

No complaints so far about the tint job

[TheFRSChick]

Originally Posted by omegared19

You get what you pay for. Text me, I need tint too. Maybe we can see if he'll knock the price down if we go together:happy0180:

Actually , since @Rollan came down to Oakland yesterday and bought some HiD lights from my friend (who supplies Free LEDs if u but a kit, just saying ) , I looked at his tints and asked him where he got it done .
His friend does it professionally I think.. N it Lookrd REALLY nice and the quality seems cool. Only for $80 ! So I'm going to San Jose and do it this Saturday

[ravenblackfrs]

So your friend sells HiD's huh? Hmm

[omegared19]

Originally Posted by TheFRSChick

Actually , since @Rollan came down to Oakland yesterday and bought some HiD lights from my friend (who supplies Free LEDs if u but a kit, just saying ) , I looked at his tints and asked him where he got it done .
His friend does it professionally I think.. N it Lookrd REALLY nice and the quality seems cool. Only for $80 ! So I'm going to San Jose and do it this Saturday

Ummmmm, I want in. +1 please!!

[dun3]

i decided to not tint, and go for the clean look for now. Might tint later on down the roads, but for now. Clean, fishbowl status

Originally Posted by TheFRSChick

Actually , since @Rollan came down to Oakland yesterday and bought some HiD lights from my friend (who supplies Free LEDs if u but a kit, just saying )

How much for his HID kits? Can you ask? Looking for 5k.