Tint Compilation Thread
 

Not sure if there's already one floating around. I looked but didn;t see anything.

Anyhow, I was thinking a thread specific to tint on any color of the twins might be a nice one-stop-shop for those of us still deciding.

So, please post a pic of your tinted car, with brand and percent of tint. Adding in name of tint shop and price would be cool, but not sure if that's allowed under forum rules.

Tint Brand:
Tint %:
Shop Name:
Cost:

I'll start, although my car isn't tinted yet, and I'll edit this with an update once it is.

http://durkee.fbox.net/gallery3/var/...908_162959.jpg

Tint Brand: None (probably pinnacle ceramic)
Tint %: N/A (probably 20% rear, 35% sides, 6% windshield strip)
Shop Name: N/A (probably Preferred Tint, Palmdale, CA)
Cost: N/A (est $325)

Tint Brand: Llumar ATR
Tint %: 20% front sides, %15 rear sides and back window
Shop Name: Mr Tint in Temecula
Cost: $200 OTD

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8450/7...88c5a3a6_c.jpg

Tint Brand: Formula One Comfort
Tint %: 30% all around
Shop Name: Tint Plus (laguna hills)
Cost: $252 OTD

http://imageshack.us/a/img191/39/p9148197s.jpg

Tap'd from my G-Nex

Tint Brand: Solargard Ultra Performance
Tint %: 60% front/40% rear
Shop Name: Virginia Solar Tinting
Cost: $170 IIRC

Click thumbnail

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...h_10ab012b.jpg

no idea what it is but i told them i want as dark as they have. it was the package deal when i got my FR-S from the dealer.
http://i50.tinypic.com/e9c49j.jpg

Tint Brand: Suntek Carbon
Tint %: 18
Shop Name: Nick the Tint Guy
Cost: $160

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...RH/FRStint.jpg

Tint Brand: Suntek High Performance
Tint %: 20
Shop Name: Nick the Tint Guy
Cost: $183 (incl tax)

Balboa park...cool pic

yea you can see more in the landmark thread

The rear quarter glass makes me not wanna tint :(

Why?

Because the dimpling around the edge prevents tint from adhering properly, and the opaque stuff around the perimeter of the glass doesnt match tint. Im not sure if theres a reason why the glass is like that, but when i saw it i figured i wouldnt be tinting. Originally i wanted to do 5% blackout on raven on all 7 pieces of glass

From the tint I've seen, I don't think it'll be a problem.

it adheres just fine.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't your tint guy cut right up to the edge of the dimpling, so it isn't actually covering that darker edge or did he actually cover that area as well?

the entire window is covered not just up to the edge where its not clear.

You're allowed to tint your front windshield? or are you just hoping you don't get pulled over?

Pretty sure he's talking about the front windows and the sides are the rear quarter windows. 20% tint on the windshield and you might as well be wearing a welding mask while driving.

CNK is correct. Sorry about the confusion. My windshield is NOT tinted. When I said 20% front, I meant 20% front sides. I'll fix my original post.

Tint Brand: Llumar ceramic
Tint %: 35% all but windshield
Shop Name: A2Z Tint
Cost: $225

With a light background:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7265/7...0bc2fe0e_c.jpg

With a dark background and later in the day:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8027/7...3edd6673_c.jpg

Interior comparison:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8157/7...345a11e3_c.jpg

Tint Brand: Johnson Window Film
Tint %: 20 all around with limo brow
Shop Name: First Class Window Tint, Nazareth PA
Cost: $165

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...S/DSC_0050.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...S/DSC_0051.jpg

Just tinted the AVO FRS,

Tint: Suntek HP 40 Bronze
Shop: VTR Everett WA
Cost: Paul is a friend, it would normally be $189.00

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...psb432d9ac.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...ps002fd02b.jpg

Tint Brand: Madico Wincos
Tint %: 45% front windows, 30% rear side and back
Shop Name: Leeberbs
Cost: $310

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps7444b682.jpg

Any chance you could take a pic of your car in the daylight and at different angles? Trying to decide if I want to get this tint in 30% all around when I have Lee do my clearbra.

Will try to get some tomorrow as I'm not home today. Lee does great work. I had Xpel Ultimate put on the entire hood, fenders, bumper, mirrors, headlights, fog lights, door cups, and rear bumper applique. Spent 10 hours getting everything done and it was well worth it.

Thanks!

Yeah I'm getting the same thing along with a pillars and roof. Scheduled for next Sunday.

Question for all the CA folks. How are you able get away with getting the front windows done?

I don't know. First time I've had tint on a car. Guess I'll find out. :party0030:

just got hit for mine. its common to see so its just a risk everyone takes.

Thanks for fast replies. I'm trying to decide if I should risk it, or not.

Where did you get tagged? :mad0260:

got hit passing a BMW in a speed trap going from escondido up to Valley Center. they sit right before the grade where its 45 and about to change into a 60.... cop was a total **** to me for no reason and got me for the tint at the same time :/

Damn, that sucks. I'm usually going to and from South Bay to Pt. Loma. Usually just drive the limit. I don't want to draw any unnecessary attention to myself. This car draws attention anyway. No need to up the ante.

I've been driving with tinted windows for 10 years. I've just made a habit of rolling down the windows before a cop can see them.

That's what i do to, hehe.:burnrubber:

I always do this and did this time as well.... It was too late tho

Sucks to hear :(

I've only been hassled once about my tint to which I replied "What tint? I don't see any tint."

I was in a private parking lot owned by my better half's father, so there wasn't much the cop could do about it.

Here you go:

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps5be0d0bf.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps440d32d2.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps0d4ce832.jpg

Nice! Looking forward to getting mine done. Can you notice the blue tint that is in it?

I didn't notice any.