Window Tint - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

IceCreamMan · 05-26-2012, 10:29 PM

Has anyone had their windows tinted from anywhere else besides the factory? I want to have it done this week but I'm a little worried about the "simple shut windows." The fact that they roll down a half inch or so every time you open the door scares me. If I remember right (its been years since I got windows tinted) you can't put the windows down for 24-48 hours. Anyone have any advice or info on this?

kmbkk · 05-26-2012, 10:35 PM

I had mine tinted Thursday, it's no big deal. All the tinter has to do is unscrew the contact in the door sill on the body side. It's a black rubber piece with a screw in the bottom. This is used to roll the window down when the door is opened. It closes a circuit which sends voltage to roll the window down. After they're through tinting the windows they just reinstall the screw.

IceCreamMan · 05-26-2012, 11:12 PM

I'm not worried that they can't do it, I'm just worried when the doors open it will ruin the bottom of the tint when the window rolls down.

kmbkk · 05-26-2012, 11:43 PM

It shouldn't be a problem. Just ask them to put a little heat to the windows to make sure they're dry. It only takes a minute with a heat gun.

kmbkk · 05-26-2012, 11:48 PM

At least that's what my tinter did. He's been tinting windows for over 35 years, so I trust him.

Subie · 05-27-2012, 12:25 AM

The window tint option for the FR-S is not factory tint per se. It's a port-installed option, so it's window film just like any aftermarket option. If the port can do it, any quality aftermarket installer ought to be able to, too.

civicdrivr · 05-27-2012, 01:15 AM

I had the same concern and asked the tint shop what I should do, they said dont worry about it.

I didnt and it looks great.

IceCreamMan · 05-27-2012, 06:14 AM

Thanks for the reassurances!! I should definitely be done in the next few days!

SioXie101 · 05-29-2012, 05:34 PM

never had any tint done in my car unless it comes installed from the factory. Aftermarket is always the way to go or a local tinting shop. Cheaper and if the work is guaranteed then you have some peace of mind.

civicdrivr · 05-29-2012, 07:05 PM

^ Yea, the tint shop I go to has been in business for years and they stand behind their work with a lifetime warranty. All 5 window cars (they considered the FR-S a 5 window job even though its technically 7) cost $185.

IceCreamMan · 05-30-2012, 06:29 PM

Just went and had it done today, looks awesome!

Draco-REX · 05-30-2012, 08:22 PM

wow that looks dark. What % did you go for?

The windows seem to have a bit of tint stock, so I'm on the fence between 50% and 35%.

IceCreamMan · 05-30-2012, 10:37 PM

It's 15% all the way around, my first "off road" tint job so we'll see how much attention it gets!

Draco-REX · 05-30-2012, 10:49 PM

I predict a fix-it ticket in your future.

05-26-2012, 10:29 PM	#1
IceCreamMan Decepticon Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S (Asphalt 6MT) Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 99 Thanks: 20 Thanked 28 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Window Tint Has anyone had their windows tinted from anywhere else besides the factory? I want to have it done this week but I'm a little worried about the "simple shut windows." The fact that they roll down a half inch or so every time you open the door scares me. If I remember right (its been years since I got windows tinted) you can't put the windows down for 24-48 hours. Anyone have any advice or info on this? __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S Asphalt 6MT

05-26-2012, 11:12 PM	#3
IceCreamMan Decepticon Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S (Asphalt 6MT) Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 99 Thanks: 20 Thanked 28 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm not worried that they can't do it, I'm just worried when the doors open it will ruin the bottom of the tint when the window rolls down. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S Asphalt 6MT

05-27-2012, 01:15 AM	#7
civicdrivr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2018 Golf R Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,807 Thanks: 5,386 Thanked 1,095 Times in 647 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	I had the same concern and asked the tint shop what I should do, they said dont worry about it. I didnt and it looks great. __________________ Parting out HERE

05-27-2012, 06:14 AM	#8
IceCreamMan Decepticon Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S (Asphalt 6MT) Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 99 Thanks: 20 Thanked 28 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the reassurances!! I should definitely be done in the next few days! __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S Asphalt 6MT

05-29-2012, 05:34 PM	#9
SioXie101 Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2008 GMC Acadia, 2003 Nissan Altima Location: NWI Posts: 66 Thanks: 39 Thanked 21 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	never had any tint done in my car unless it comes installed from the factory. Aftermarket is always the way to go or a local tinting shop. Cheaper and if the work is guaranteed then you have some peace of mind. __________________ can your engine rev up to 9000rpm?

05-26-2012, 10:35 PM	#2
kmbkk First 86 Driver Baby! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: FR-S, Flex Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,760 Thanks: 520 Thanked 525 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I had mine tinted Thursday, it's no big deal. All the tinter has to do is unscrew the contact in the door sill on the body side. It's a black rubber piece with a screw in the bottom. This is used to roll the window down when the door is opened. It closes a circuit which sends voltage to roll the window down. After they're through tinting the windows they just reinstall the screw.

05-26-2012, 11:43 PM	#4
kmbkk First 86 Driver Baby! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: FR-S, Flex Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,760 Thanks: 520 Thanked 525 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	It shouldn't be a problem. Just ask them to put a little heat to the windows to make sure they're dry. It only takes a minute with a heat gun.

05-26-2012, 11:48 PM	#5
kmbkk First 86 Driver Baby! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: FR-S, Flex Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,760 Thanks: 520 Thanked 525 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	At least that's what my tinter did. He's been tinting windows for over 35 years, so I trust him.

05-27-2012, 12:25 AM	#6
Subie Señor Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2013 SSM DZE BRZ Location: SC Posts: 947 Thanks: 728 Thanked 405 Times in 196 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The window tint option for the FR-S is not factory tint per se. It's a port-installed option, so it's window film just like any aftermarket option. If the port can do it, any quality aftermarket installer ought to be able to, too.

05-29-2012, 07:05 PM	#10
civicdrivr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2018 Golf R Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,807 Thanks: 5,386 Thanked 1,095 Times in 647 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	^ Yea, the tint shop I go to has been in business for years and they stand behind their work with a lifetime warranty. All 5 window cars (they considered the FR-S a 5 window job even though its technically 7) cost $185. __________________ Parting out HERE

05-30-2012, 06:29 PM	#11
IceCreamMan Decepticon Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S (Asphalt 6MT) Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 99 Thanks: 20 Thanked 28 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just went and had it done today, looks awesome! __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S Asphalt 6MT

05-30-2012, 08:22 PM	#12
Draco-REX Corner Junkie Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ, 11 STI, 99 RS Location: Ohio Posts: 2,908 Thanks: 129 Thanked 1,521 Times in 702 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	wow that looks dark. What % did you go for? The windows seem to have a bit of tint stock, so I'm on the fence between 50% and 35%.

05-30-2012, 10:37 PM	#13
IceCreamMan Decepticon Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S (Asphalt 6MT) Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 99 Thanks: 20 Thanked 28 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's 15% all the way around, my first "off road" tint job so we'll see how much attention it gets! __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S Asphalt 6MT

05-30-2012, 10:49 PM	#14
Draco-REX Corner Junkie Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ, 11 STI, 99 RS Location: Ohio Posts: 2,908 Thanks: 129 Thanked 1,521 Times in 702 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I predict a fix-it ticket in your future.

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