Anyone know of a good place to get windows tinted?

[Captain.K]

Originally Posted by Milotic

I did 55% since I didn't want to go past 50%. (Their next level was 33%) For the 7 Windows they charged me $200 cash and did a decent job. Came with a lifetime warranty and a $40 re-tint if I have to strip it.

I was thinking of doing 25% all around, but now I'm confused with some people's responses because 5% is limo tint here and I would think 55% is very light, so either I'm right or I'm missing something

[taguilar18]

I got my tint done at Kool Vision Window Tinting in Winnetka. From what I remember, I paid around $170 or so for all 7 windows with a lifetime warranty. Great service there! Definitely don't do anything darker than 35% up front. I have 35% in the front and 15% in the back. I personally really like that combination as I think it blends perfectly. The front is dark enough to block out some sunlight, but you can pretty much still see inside the car from outside (even at night). I was lucky enough to have 15% up front and 5% in the back in my last car without getting stopped, but it's definitely something I don't recommend since it drastically reduces your visibility at night.

As far as the roof wrap goes, I think you should do it. I got quoted $200 but I didn't go through with it since I thought it'd look odd on my Hot Lava. Firestorm and Whiteout/Halo look good with a gloss black roof though!

[Honda_bar]

Originally Posted by mav1178

FALSE.

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/09/06/n...ainst-uv-rays/



If you want a dark tint, yes it's illegal. But you can tint the front windows if you are not going for a dark look.

-alex

This is false, as I used to be a CHP officer. ANY tint is illegal on the front windows.

[Honda_bar]

Originally Posted by Vincenttam

I found some scruffy, rough clear coating on the top of my car. Probably from the sun?? But i dont park my car outside often long enough. Time for a roof wrap i guess.

Vincent brother man, need to get some layers of wax on that bad boy.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by Honda_bar

This is false, as I used to be a CHP officer. ANY tint is illegal on the front windows.

So a clear tint on the front windows that is only for UV protection is illegal too?

[Calidrifter]

Originally Posted by Captain.K

Cool, Did it come with a lifetime warranty? and is the 25% too dark??

I want to say that it did but I honestly cant remember at this point since its been like 3 years. No I find that to actually be the best for tint and visibility as its not too dark but not to light. They have plexiglass mounted samples at the shop if you want to see the other options.

[Packofcrows]

Do like 35% for driver, 30% for passenger, small rear windows 20%, rear 30% and front windshield do just top of window like 5? inches 30%.

Rough numbers so don't take them serious. Just an example of what I'm gonna do..

Got numbers based on this.

My FR-S has tinting that is bubbling. Dealer put on cr@p tint.

What I mean for front windshield is something like this.

Originally Posted by Honda_bar

This is false, as I used to be a CHP officer. ANY tint is illegal on the front windows.

Yes, tinting full window for other than medical reasons is illegal.

But........

The California tint law also prohibits front windshield tinting, but allows visor tint strips. There are very detailed specifications for visor strips, but it’s doubtful that any CHP or Police would know the details and have a tape measure on hand to check your compliance...

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[Drakiv]

anyone have a good recommendation for someone around Riverside?

[socal_48]

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/de...c/d12/c4/26708

check the link for CA DMV about driver and passenger side windor tint. Scroll almost to the very bottom.

[Chie]

Hi I just moved here from the Philippines and i used to have Heavy tints all around my vehicle, now that i got my 86, ive been planning to install some V kool tints on it to try and beat the heat. does anyone know a decent place around the OC Area and how much would a v kool setup cost all around.
My car is asphalt grey, and the no tint in the front CA law just bugs the heck out of me, it would look off if the rear is tinted while the front and driver side are not, thats why i decided to go the v kool route/ similar Tint.
thanks in advance

[EnewTEEL]

Originally Posted by Chie

Hi I just moved here from the Philippines and i used to have Heavy tints all around my vehicle, now that i got my 86, ive been planning to install some V kool tints on it to try and beat the heat. does anyone know a decent place around the OC Area and how much would a v kool setup cost all around.
My car is asphalt grey, and the no tint in the front CA law just bugs the heck out of me, it would look off if the rear is tinted while the front and driver side are not, thats why i decided to go the v kool route/ similar Tint.
thanks in advance

Check out Mike's Tint Shop in Orange.

[Speed2th]

I had mine done in tint-X in Rosemead, i think it was $140 or 160 including front two windows. The back window are tinted with second darkest and front the tinted second lightest shade. I had been using this combination for past 15 years and never had trouble with it. The purpose is to make contrast and still effectively blocking the sunlight and have privacy. However, when i see a cop i always roll down the driver side window.

[caliprep]

Originally Posted by Packofcrows

Do like 35% for driver, 30% for passenger, small rear windows 20%, rear 30% and front windshield do just top of window like 5? inches 30%.

Rough numbers so don't take them serious. Just an example of what I'm gonna do..

Got numbers based on this.

My FR-S has tinting that is bubbling. Dealer put on cr@p tint.

What I mean for front windshield is something like this.





Yes, tinting full window for other than medical reasons is illegal.

But........

Source

that VW is so clean haha.

TS, not sure how far you are from Inglewood, but theres a place called redline tints and wrap (we have several members that have gone there)...The owner has a 14' FRS himself, and knows pretty much whats up. Its added assurance as well. because when we open our doors, the windows drops down ever so slightly...I've seen a tint on a FRS where the bottom portion of the window isn't tinted, looks ugly

My 20% tints for side/rear were $120 flat.

[mrunal91]

To err on the side of caution, you should probably not go darker than 35% in the front. You can go as dark at 5% in the back, however, its really hard to see while reversing so be mindful of that.

Ive been running 15% all around for almost 20 months now and have not had an issue; ive been pulled over for changing lanes in an intersection and did not get a ticket for my tints. i think it just depends on the mood of the officer if and when you get pulled over. My dad got pulled over solely for his tints (35% in the front).

Anyway, i went to Steves tint shop in Upland and had full ceramic Formula 1 Pinnacles (15% all around) installed for $320. his install is pretty clean and i have no complaints.