Tint?

[Rota]

Originally Posted by ethan160222

@Rota, did you go back to get the windshield tinted? It's a convincing argument, but I worry about the inevitable rock on the Phoenix-area roads.

I actually JUST got my windshield replaced this week. With how many chips were on it after a year of ownership I'm hesitant to spend the money to put any tint on it. I'm also hardly driving lately since I live right next to my office now and can work from home, so I'm probably not going to do it.

That said, Cactus does awesome work and I highly recommend them if you decide to get it done on your car.

Originally Posted by g0ast

I also agree with this. Rick is the man and I don't go anywhere else.

Cactus put clear bra all around my car short of the roof and trunk lid (excessive I know but worth it in the long run trust me!)

Also put on 3M Crystalline 50% all windows under 3M FX 35% all around except the windshield. The Crystalline blocks the light/UV/heat and the FX makes it darker to taste. Combined the tint is 17% and it's the perfect darkness for me including night driving.

And contrary to what the guy on the top says, you don't need a "prescription" for windshield tint, that is TOTALLY untrue, and any legitimate shop that works on cars other than mom's minivan will do pretty much whatever you want on any window you want, but some places will say cash only (no paper trail) or ask for a gentleman's agreement not to tell the police about it if asked. Some shops stay squeaky clean for the average consumer and won't do it, but more custom oriented places will.

Kind of random but I think I saw your car on a website for a Chandler/Tempe car wash. Your tint setup sounds awesome. I would have liked to do the same thing but at the time I really needed tint but was tight on cash and couldn't justify it.

[ethan160222]

Thanks Rota!

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[g0ast]

Originally Posted by Rota

I actually JUST got my windshield replaced this week. With how many chips were on it after a year of ownership I'm hesitant to spend the money to put any tint on it. I'm also hardly driving lately since I live right next to my office now and can work from home, so I'm probably not going to do it.

That said, Cactus does awesome work and I highly recommend them if you decide to get it done on your car.



Kind of random but I think I saw your car on a website for a Chandler/Tempe car wash. Your tint setup sounds awesome. I would have liked to do the same thing but at the time I really needed tint but was tight on cash and couldn't justify it.

Yes you did see my car, I didn't know they put it on their website but that's kinda cool. I've had my windshield replaced since then and I haven't put tint on it, but it's on my to-do list.