yohan81718

So... what percentage of tinting looks good you guys think?

How many of you have front side windows tinted (i believe it's illegal but people still do this)?

How much is it?

Does anybody know a good place in the bay area that does super professional job?

Slava

5% rear, 5% rear side, 35% front side. Can't be beat

Bay Car Stereo in San Francisco on Geary

acuranewbie

I guess you don't mind getting tickets for the tint huh

aznkikaz

iTrader: (2)

i have 13% all around

NighthawkTL

i have 5% all around on my 05 for almost a year without any hassle yet, got it done for 150 in san jose

pablojr

I have always had dark tint all around my rides for the past 15 years...
I got my first ticket 6 months ago.
All you do is remove it, get the ticket signed off, pay the $10 fee (in CA), then slap the tint back on!

xtin

Sounds pretty expensive

yohan81718

hmmm i work in santa clara at the moment..
where in san jose did you get it done?
how long does it take?
are they professional?

thanks for all your help!

Hawhyen51

There are a number of tint manufacturers like Llumar, 3M, Formula One, Madico, Solargard, Huper Optik, etc. Then you have film types like dyed, metallic, and ceramic. Take into account, the visiblility of light transmitted, in other words, how dark or light the shade is. For example, 50%,35%, 20%, 15% and 5%. Lot of the folks here use either metallic or ceramic film, usually 5-15% (most like 'em dark) and the choice would be based on personal preference. I would not recommend getting dyed film as they tend to turn purple after a couple of years. The only dyed film I would highly recommend is the 3M CS films (guaranted not to fade) and it works well with Navi.

Speaking of Navi, Acura recommends the use of a non-metallic film to prevent degradation the GPS signals. However, there are a number of folks who have metallic film and have not noticed any loss in signal strength. By the same token, there are a few who have had probs with it. By using either F1 Pinnacle, 3M CS or Huper Optik films will likely prevent problems. However, the choice is yours. You should use the search feature to get more info on this.

One last note, the TL is prone to tint scratching and the use of "moleskin" on the inner wipers should prevent that.

A number of folks have used and recommended Rocky Mountain Tint in Livermore. I believe they use F! Pinnacle. There was also mention of a shop in San Jose. Hopefully a few more of the Bay Area folks will chime in. Hope this helps you a little. Here's a photo of Gochan's NBP with F1 Pinnacle 35%.

NighthawkTL

Dynamics on 1st st.

Nandito28

I live in Florida...but what people do is take a picture of the car before it gets tinted, fog lights, ect..... when a cop gives a ticket for whatever...you just show the judge the before picture and say you took it off...of course dont try showing up with the same car.

yohan81718

I read some people saying that to do the rear window job, you have to disemble the rear deck and few times, you may hear your rear deck rattle after the tinting job is done..
has anyone experienced this kind of behavior?

Nandito28

most tint around it??? thats what i've seen mostly

whatjones911

Do they carry 3m, huper optik, or Formula 1 there? Or does anyone else know a place in the san francisco or the west bayarea that have those tints for a good price?

Vtecin

I got my tints three says back and didnt roll down the windows. Today i tried to roll down my passengerside window and it didnt work. i had to hold the button to make it all the way down and up. what happened to one touch????

sclaz21

5% back, 15% front, no hassles so far

SNS Performance

I had 20% all the way around on my Sentra. Was so nice with the chrome rims but the local PD (small town... very small) didnt like it so I was given 3 warnings before I finally caved and took it off.

Back In Black

Props to Rocky Mountain Tint in Livermore. They did a great job for me. 5% all around except for the front 2 (25%). Warrantied for as long as you own the car.
I haven't been pulled over, but honestly it depends on where you live. If you drive aggressively, more likely you'll get pulled over w/tints. If you drive reasonably, no.
friend of mine was pulled over speeding 90 and the officer was having a good day and said well, be more careful, but I will let you off with a ticket for your tint. So it isn't always a bad thing.

Rocky Mountain tint charged me 274.00 for all 7 windows, but the 3rd gen. is more expensive. I think they need to put in a soft cloth type of guard at the top of the window so it doesn't rub.

ndx2

I don't know about disassembling the rear deck, but some places do take off the third brake light to completely tint the window.

I doubt the rattle would be caused by that, though. If anything, the rattles will be set off by the subwoofer/bass.

Don't go darker than 35% if it's illegal to tint the front in your state. Chances are, the cops won't bother you for 35% (where the interior is still slightly visible).

skyy406

I have 19% mirror tint on my TL all the way round'... Lovin it every day!

maluskills

I have a WDP with parchment interior...Im deciding b/w 35% and 20%
In NY the legal limit is 75%....which is basically nothing, so if you get tints they are gonna be illegal. My last 2 cars had 20% tints and I never had a problem, but I feel like tints look so much darker on a white car.
Any suggestions?

henoblah

20% all around in Florida for $140. Guaranteed for life

austin2334

I have a NHB 04 tl and it has 5% all around with 40% on the windshield. it looks awesome. have had no problems.

yohan81718

what brand/type of film do you guys use on your 3rd gen TL?

jw0613

wow you guys really like it dark..

i had 15% tint (just rear and back) on my previos accord and i had hard time
seeing at night..

i think i'll stick to 50% this time

Phrosttz0

20% all the way around, not too too dark, not too light, perfect, no problems with it either, get whatever you want, id stay above 15% on the front windows tho for visibility purposes

Robario12

Can anyone recomend a good tint shop in the chicago area? Thanks

SPIN

I also agree on 50%. I like to see and be seen. I don't want any unecessary attention form the police. I don't want to have to remove the tint and pay for another install. Additionally, i want the windows to look uniform in apperance. I'm not a fan of different shades. Maybe most importantly, if you get into an accident with tint that exceeds the law, your insurance company may not cover you...