MattB07TL

Has anyone tinted there windshield on there 3G, If so pics please? Thinkin about getting it done..

Bearcat94

Moved.


FYI: https://acurazine.com/forums/announc...php?f=112&a=20

MattB07TL

Sorry bout that Ron and thanks for the info

ashdec87

You doing a 50% windshield tint... kinda dark no? I understand why, but i could be a safety issue..

MattB07TL

Ehh I dunno there's a guy at work that's running 50% on a G35 coupe and he likes it. I might go lighter just wanted a little feedback and possibly pics

garrett

50% isnt very dark at all... at that percent you can clearly see the people/things inside the car. Most states legal limit is darker then 50%.

Imabeast31

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I've got 35% on mine

MattB07TL

pic?

garrett

heres a shot of mine i have 15% all the way around.

this isnt really the greatest shot because it looks darker then it is.

MattB07TL

Nice, What you looking at as far as price 50-60 bucks to have it done?

06tl4life

^ i think he means the entire windshield, not just the top strip. Heres my entire windshield done in 35%. I can see fine.

garrett

materials alone cost more then that. i went with 3M ceramic tint that's usually in the 250-300 dollar price range for a 4 door sedan. I was able to get it done for 115 bucks because a good friend of the family has been tinting windows for 30+ years.

garrett

i completely missed that... lol


yeah that's not legal in any state..... this might be why not many people do it.

06tl4life

heres one more from i front view so you can get a better idea:

Bearcat94

Correct, windsheild tint is not legal in any state. Cop magnet, imho.


I've also heard/read that insurance may/can decline collision claims because of it.



Of course each owner can do what they like, but at least be informed of the risks.

MattB07TL

Looks really good maybe I'll go with 35. And you said no issues with driving at night or rain? Since I work night shift and it rains 75% of the time here in Oregon lol..

06tl4life

Yeah you will be fine, if anything mine has helped with glare from oncoming headlights and the sun, giving me better visibility. Cops havnt been a problem either.

MattB07TL

You recall what it cost you to have it done?

Mafyoso

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I did my Front Shield on my BMW 328i back a few years ago when i had it. It cost me $65 for 35%

MattB07TL

Nice cheap upgrade

Imabeast31

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I see fine out of mine.. It's 35 too

oneonlywgs

IMO: if you are going to do the whole front windshield, I would only do 50%. You go any darker, you will get a ticket sooner or later.

AWDream

check the other threads i've started lately. i have a CBP with the windshield tinted, 50% on the front, 35% on the sides/rear. it looks perfect, i strongly recommend it. you basically don't need sunglasses, people's headlights wont blind you at night, and from inside the car you can't even tell it's tinted as far as visibility. im very glad i had mine done.

CaliWowie

what also should be considerd is your interior color. lighter interior is going to reflect more light to make your tint look lighter. check out this example on this link.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...47435&page=168

My car (grey lowerd) has 15% with 50% windshield and light grey interior. My buddys car (grey tl bbs rims) has the same tint set up but black interior.

his is clearly darker. and it explains why he get fix it tickets all the time. givin my set up if i could re do it id probly go to 40% if they had it...cuz 50% on my car isnt much of a differance

stuntman047

I'm with AWDream. I have an 07 ASM with 35% on the sides/rear windshield, and 50% on the front windshield. It's been a great set-up. Make sure to get a solid quality tint like Llumar, Johnsons,etc. None of the turning-purple-after-6-months crap.

AcRightLINY

I've got 20 all around and 50 on the windshield. I went 50 because it isnt all that noticeable by the po-po. For me it's the perfect tint because it's dark enough to notice a little, but not so dark that it effects vision at night.

TLdream

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If you are looking for heat/uv protection. Check to see if you have a v-kool dealer near you. you can get a 70% tint with the heat and uv protection of much darker tint. Only downfall i its a little expensive, but well worth it. I have my whole car at 5% and will be gettign my front done after i replace the glass with v kool 70

Imabeast31

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Clean ass car man

MattB07TL

Well I went to a local reputable tint shop today figure out what my percentage my sides and rear window is and guess its 15%,Didn't think they where that dark . As far as the windshield he said it would be 150cash and they would only do 50% which is probably what I think I will go with but 150 bucks seems pretty damn steep to me so I guess I will keep checking around at different shops.

06tl4life

^ yeah your getting ripped off. should be 150-180 for the whole car, not just the windshield. i got my windshield done for 60 with 3m film and a life time warrenty

Bladehopper82

I'm going to go get mine done next weekend. I'm hoping it will be around $50-$60. $120 is not even in the ball park. They would definitely be ripping you off.

aIRpeACE

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better than i expect

swoosh

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i so wanna get this done....just the laws are keeping me from it....