View Poll Results: What do you think of Re-Tinting
Voters: 39. You may not vote on this poll
PICS! Before & After (Window Tint "Re-Tint")
#1
Ackniculous One
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: ATL Shawwwwtyyyy
Age: 49
Posts: 3,100
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
7 Posts
PICS! Before & After (Window Tint "Re-Tint")
Finally got around to getting my windows retinted
Old Tint consisted of:
35% all doors and rear window (felt it was way too light due to tan interior)
New Tint consists of:
20% all doors, added another layer of 35% to rear window.
I didn't have the back window stripped for fear of damaging defroster/antenna. Plus, for the rear window, I didn't want to go 20% (too light) or 5% (too dark). The second layer of 35% is appx 12-15% darkness which is perfect for me.
Here are the old 35% all windows tint pics
Here are the new 20% with two layers of 35% on rear window
Old Tint consisted of:
35% all doors and rear window (felt it was way too light due to tan interior)
New Tint consists of:
20% all doors, added another layer of 35% to rear window.
I didn't have the back window stripped for fear of damaging defroster/antenna. Plus, for the rear window, I didn't want to go 20% (too light) or 5% (too dark). The second layer of 35% is appx 12-15% darkness which is perfect for me.
Here are the old 35% all windows tint pics
Here are the new 20% with two layers of 35% on rear window
#2
Three Wheelin'
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NYC
Age: 37
Posts: 1,711
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
def looks better... ive been contemplating layering my 20% bc it looks too light...
does it really work that way if i layer it (multiply)? so if i put 50 on the 20 it comes out to 10?
does it really work that way if i layer it (multiply)? so if i put 50 on the 20 it comes out to 10?
#5
Ackniculous One
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: ATL Shawwwwtyyyy
Age: 49
Posts: 3,100
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
7 Posts
Originally Posted by big mike 13
def looks better... ive been contemplating layering my 20% bc it looks too light...
does it really work that way if i layer it (multiply)? so if i put 50 on the 20 it comes out to 10?
does it really work that way if i layer it (multiply)? so if i put 50 on the 20 it comes out to 10?
I would NOT double layer your side windows. they will most likely peel due to the windows going up and down. the rear window doesn't move obviously, that's why you have better luck on those types.
#6
Ackniculous One
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: ATL Shawwwwtyyyy
Age: 49
Posts: 3,100
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
7 Posts
Originally Posted by sbuswell
very nice clean looking ride, new tint does look better, also where di you get that flush mount spoiler?
Trending Topics
#8
Ackniculous One
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: ATL Shawwwwtyyyy
Age: 49
Posts: 3,100
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
7 Posts
Originally Posted by LacViet
Car looks much better with the new tint! what's next?
#9
Three Wheelin'
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NYC
Age: 37
Posts: 1,711
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
are you sure it would peel being layered? my tinter didnt advise me to stay away...
though he wants to charge me 140 or so to strip the old tint which is pretty damn pricey.. how much did it cost you to strip yours? damn i wish i went darker from the get go.
though he wants to charge me 140 or so to strip the old tint which is pretty damn pricey.. how much did it cost you to strip yours? damn i wish i went darker from the get go.
#10
Ackniculous One
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: ATL Shawwwwtyyyy
Age: 49
Posts: 3,100
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
7 Posts
Originally Posted by big mike 13
are you sure it would peel being layered? my tinter didnt advise me to stay away...
though he wants to charge me 140 or so to strip the old tint which is pretty damn pricey.. how much did it cost you to strip yours? damn i wish i went darker from the get go.
though he wants to charge me 140 or so to strip the old tint which is pretty damn pricey.. how much did it cost you to strip yours? damn i wish i went darker from the get go.
From what I have read and heard, layering tint on windows that roll up and down have more of a risk of peeling than stationary windows. Can't say for sure it would or wouldn't. I'm sure some have been successful and others not.
I've been dealing with my tinter since 1992, so he gives me a great deal everytime I go. Basically, he charged me $160 for the strip and re-tint. Keep in mind, I have had all my cars, my friends cars, my family members cars tinted by him. Just for comparison, I called around and many places were charging $150 to strip and another $200-$250 to tint!!! So, I am not complaining about the price I got.
#13
Ackniculous One
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: ATL Shawwwwtyyyy
Age: 49
Posts: 3,100
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
7 Posts
Originally Posted by optomos
Looks good, but id be worried about getting pulled over all the time.
I hope it won't be a problem for ATL, I plan to move there soon! They got inspections there?
#14
Originally Posted by CJITTY
The pics make it look much darker than it really is in person. It all depends on angles. Plus, tan interior makes it look light. A dark interior would make it look really dark!
I hope it won't be a problem for ATL, I plan to move there soon! They got inspections there?
I hope it won't be a problem for ATL, I plan to move there soon! They got inspections there?
#20
Midnight Marauder
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: EL Cerrito, CA
Age: 47
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
looks dope... if i had it my way i'd go limo all the way around.. out here where i live the last 2 cars i did 20% and had to take it off eventually, so this time i did 35%. we'll see what happens.
#23
Ackniculous One
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: ATL Shawwwwtyyyy
Age: 49
Posts: 3,100
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
7 Posts
Originally Posted by mezzerTL-S
so they stripped the back glass and didn't damage the defogger strips?
No, as I mentioned in my first post, I added a second 35% layer. Wish I would added 20% instead though
You can strip tint with steam or the old black garbage bag trick for rear windows. Some cars have the defroster strips built in to the glass. Not sure if the TL is that way or not.
#24
Drifting
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Age: 38
Posts: 2,693
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Originally Posted by CJITTY
No, as I mentioned in my first post, I added a second 35% layer. Wish I would added 20% instead though
You can strip tint with steam or the old black garbage bag trick for rear windows. Some cars have the defroster strips built in to the glass. Not sure if the TL is that way or not.
You can strip tint with steam or the old black garbage bag trick for rear windows. Some cars have the defroster strips built in to the glass. Not sure if the TL is that way or not.
#25
Advanced
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Where would you recommend in MN would you go to for tinting? I just bought a 2002 TL-S and want to get 20% on the windows but still seem afraid of getting pulled over since they are more strict her than other states. Do I need felt for my windows?
#29
03 TL-S
damn i was thinking of doing the samething on my car. I had my windows tinted to 35% in fear that i didnt want to worry about getting pulled over for my tint but i know a lot of people that have 20% all around without any problems. So i think i might go back and get them to retint my windows. They advised me to have them strip the old tint off and lay down a new set of tint which i think they charged around $230 in total. $70 for stripping the old tint and $160 for the new 20% tint.
Could you also send me a PM on the spoiler info? Your TL looks niiice
Could you also send me a PM on the spoiler info? Your TL looks niiice
#30
Suzuka Master
Looks great at 20 percent. I'll be getting mine 15% soon on all windows (pics will follow), except the front and including the sunroof. I can't find anywhere around me with all these low tint prices everyone keeps quoting though. One place is $280 and appts backed up till mid-may and the other $300 for the job. Oh well, such is life.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MrHeeltoe
1G TSX Tires, Wheels, & Suspension
20
02-23-2023 01:54 PM
MrHeeltoe
2G TSX Tires, Wheels & Suspension
3
09-29-2015 10:43 PM