First off I just wanted to hello to everyone. Thank you for all the great postings from everyone it really helped me on deciding to buy a TSX.

Ok, back to the posting. I've never had my windows tinted and was wondering what I should expect to see. Should I expect to see a couple of tiny tiny bubbles for a few days?....or should it be perfect at first install?

Thanks for the help.

When I get a chance I'll post pics of my TSX purchased last month.

 

Yes, the first week or so, you may notice VERY SMALL bubbles, haziness, weird reflections, etc. as the adhesive and whatnot settles. You *SHOULDNT* ever see large bubbles, purple spots, seams, etc. Just wait a week and see how it turns out.

 

Or you can get a metallic tint where they dip you window in a chemical that darken it (20%-50% visability).

To look at some tinted TSXs go tint thread

 

how do they do the back window? do they take it off and dip the whole back windshield in?

 

Yep!

 

Thanks!!!! wumarkus & ortiz.

 

s_typeracer,

Take note that you may want to avoid using metallic tint on the rear window if you have a navi system. The manual claims it may screw with GPS reception.

 

I was concerned about the gps antenna, but it had NO effect. I asked the people beforehand and they said there has never been a problem with GPS antennas including other cars they've done.

You *need* to get metallic if you want high-quality, long-lasting, non-fading tint. There is such a small amount of metal inside that it shouldn't make a difference.

I think my FM antenna might have decreased a bit in quality, though. But I have XM, so who cares.

 

When you get tinted don't roll down the windows for at least 3 days, little did i know that when you hit the unlock button twice andhold it, that all the windows go down, i wasnt paying attention and this happened, thank god the tint was dry or that would have been 250 down the crapper

 

I have Navi and no problems.

 

k im sure this has been brought up ..... or im in the wrong topic here...... wats the policy on tinting with a lease?? Im sure i would have to probably discuss that with my dealer but has anyone tinted on a lease? thanks !

 

you can always rip the tint off...

I assume that's what you'd do at the end of the lease.

 

Be careful if you tint the front windows also (depending where you live). I got pulled over last night for tinted front windows. I was let of with a warning, but I hate getting pulled over anyways.

 

this actually depends on the state you live in.

I know in California it's legal to buy the car with front windows tinted (like Honda Accords are), but getting AFTERMARKET tint on the front windows is illegal.

Gotta love this state. Such strange laws.

 

I check in Cali and Tinting is OK as long as you do it according to Vehicale Code specifications.

 

I too would be curious about the lease thing.. I would like to get my rear three tinted but i dont want to get assraped at the end of the lease

 

If you are not sure, just ask the dealership. I'm pretty sure if you do it within the Vehicle Code Book specs you should be OK.