Cu2Suspect

Hey guys new here, just picked up my 2010 TSX CBP 6 speed two weeks ago and I'm going Friday for tints, wondering how dark I should go since I have ebony interior and I live in NYC...

Wanted to get some ideas and I searched and couldn't find anything

Post some pics of ur tint and how much % u got

Thanks

Chenw87

iTrader: (2)

I have the same color combination and I have 35% all around. I think it looks great and I'll see if I can get some pictures up soon.

Cu2Suspect

Yeah that'd be great because I was leaning towards 20 which might be overkill at night

skathe

i had 35 and it was nearly enough, also depends on the film you get though, be sure to get samples placed on your window before you make a final decision. i had 35 llumar patriot and it wasnt very dim. I now have 3M premium FX at 15%

Cu2Suspect

Yeah the installer said he's gonna use the good film since ima have the car for awhile, 15% that must be crazy dark any pics?

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

Love how you ask us on what to do for your car!!

is 20% even legal in your area?
I did 35% all around because The Great State of Texas said so.
and then they changed the laws..its now 25%!! lol

If I had the chance to do it again, I'd do 25% with ebony interior.

HJChen42

Here are pics of my recently tinted Basque Red Pearl TSX. Front 35%/ Rear 17%.

Before:


After:

Cu2Suspect

Wasn't asking what to get just wanted to see how it looked on a TSX, in NY I'm pretty sure anything on the front windows are illegal... Just a hit or miss gettin pulled... Might just go with a 25 all around kinda don't like two different %'s that's just me

Cu2Suspect

Thanks, 17 is way to dark... Gonna go with 25 if he has that if not ill just lean towards 35... Just found out its $90 a window if I get slammed... And I don't drive thru the best areas

opboarding

I have 35% all around. I like it.

Cu2Suspect

Any pics? Kinda looks good in ur icon pic

opboarding

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-photograph-gallery-144/opboardings-2011-glm-v6-satisfaction-guaranteed-849098/

Tint is there from the beginning of my build thread.

Acura_Dude

Weese

i would ask dealer for the brand/product he is using and do research beforehand. good film doesnt mean the best film.

Cu2Suspect

Yeah ima ask him, it's not the stealership it's a guy well known from my area

Kevin17112

25 all around, it's what I have on my TL, it's perfect...you can still see well at night. 35 IMO is little too light.

Chenw87

iTrader: (2)

Here's the picture of 35% all around. This was taken in bright sunshine. A little darker would be nice but that's the limit around here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/95922694@N03/9511509684/

Cu2Suspect

That's what I was looking for, a little too light for me too, gonna see if I could go with a 25 right in the middle

tburke3rd

I have 20% up front and a 6" strip on the front windshield and 5% in the rear. The rear is really dark but I like it that way.

tburke3rd

Mines white but has a the ebony interior. I can have some pics up later

maopogi

Is your car drop?

iCrap

I just got 35% all round today. 3M tint. Will get some pics tomorrow.

Cu2Suspect

Ok man thanks

stewxQQ

5%
20%

I was questioned a few times even with 20%. Don't ask about what happens with 5%.

You might be better off with 35% especially with ebony interior.

Chenw87

iTrader: (2)

No drop.

Cu2Suspect

Looks good with 20%... I wanna see if he has anything between 20-35 if not I'm still undecided lol

cw3k

how much does it cost to tint a car?

mrstak

iTrader: (1)

if you're worried about police, i'd suggest getting 35%. i have 35 on mine and never been pulled over for tints. my friend had 20 on his scion, then his IS. he's been pulled over 3 times for tints.

opboarding

Mine was $195 at a honda dealership for all 4 windows + rear. Cheaper than some indy guys I called.

Cu2Suspect

Yeah that's the thing don't wanna deal with cops so I don't want nothing too dark... Gonna see what the guy has tomorrow and see what's best

iCrap

$195 and i got 3M tint.

hoyalawya

Llumar AirBlue 80 on my wagon. Cost was $400. Before anyone says why bother, I dislike the dark windows look. The film allows 80% light through but blocks out 43% of sun energy (which is better than several 50 tint film).

iCrap

Mine on 35% all round

Cu2Suspect

Thanks everyone for the pics and feedback, I went with 35% all around came out dark but not to dark if that makes any sense lol will post pics when the weather gets better, thanks again

Cu2Suspect

At night



During the day

So_fresh

20%

theNHBRL

its not to say why bother but dange they ripped you off. i got 3m which la tint and those big name tint place say is more expensive for $120 and got 5% rear 30% front. which im switching to 20% front. and front windshield 40% will post pic soon

ceb

Perhaps that is why you don't understand tint. It isn't price alone or "darkness" but you'll be back when you get done for a tinted windshield.

theNHBRL

i have tint on all my car i wasnt saying anything wrong here just that $400 is a whole rip off. and do you mean ill be pulled over cause see thats why its good working as a medical biller, i have the DMV note signed and in the system so when they check my plates for tint they see the note so the leave me alone.

iCrap

I think tinted windsheild is still illegal though...