umakemekissu

just finished the tint an hour ago at a local but very reputable shop for $160.
Car: WDP, parchment interior
Tint: SolarGard ceramic 28% net Windows & Rear Windshield (MA legal is only 35%.. but parchment interior should help... knock on wood)
The shop said not to roll down the windows for 3 days if the sun is out, and 7 days if the sun is not out for the tint to cure properly.
Result: very happy, a little reflective, I like it that way and not just plain dark black. Also, since she's WDP, darker windows makes her really sharp and clean

Before:


After:
Check out the difference b/w nontint windshield and 28% windows

justnspace

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what brand did you go with?

eidt, i commented too soon. nvm.

guitarplayer16

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28% looks nice!

Helps me determine what 30% looks like =)

justnspace

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it really does look good, its nice that you took the time to research

umakemekissu

true! it's kinda fun to do research for things like this! I know there are brands that are more popular and better than SolarGard but this is good enough for $160 with lifetime warranty
Hell, I called like 5 different local tinting shops asking for prices on different types of films, why they recommend it, and if they'd go lower than legal 35% cuz some shops won't. LOL

iChinese

looks good!

snake134

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28%? sounds like a defective batch that turned out be too dark for 30%

jwr0ng626

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looks good!

I think a set of good tint makes a huge difference on cars

CBP08TL

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Looks good. I got the same brand.

Question: From the inside, when the sun hits, does it look like a hue of brownish when looking out?

Steven Bell

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This is why I say tints are the best first mod....

Anakalia

^ +1

Yea I hate to see when people rock "the fish bowl" lol

vmodi89

Im glad you went to solar solutions (assuming, based on price/brand/warranty)

they do an awesome job, and is where I got mine done as well

looks awesome! gotta love tinted windows on a wdp!

just out of curiosity, did you do moleskin as well?

umakemekissu

nope, no brownish for me whether the sun hits or not.
the effect you got might due to the different shade you got (mine is 28%). And SolarGard also has different types of tint, mine is ceramic.

LOL nope, I went with the Tint Guy in Lawrence, they're quite a reputable shop as well. Got 10% off so total price cam out $160. Lifetime warranty against fading, scratching, bubbling, etc.

I called SolarGard and they quoted me $180 but only have SunTek which is not ceramic tint and I installed the moleskin by myself 1 week before tinting.

justnspace

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^might want to check on that moleskin, to see if its still doing its job.

GoldnKnight22

OP, I also went to Tint Guy in Lawrence for my last car (Accord). You're right , the price is hard to beat. The tint itself came out good, but I had a few complaints about solution that was left on my back seats and side panels. Not acceptable.

I plan on going to Tint King instead for the TL. More money, but Huber Optik ftw.

umakemekissu

it still does, for now
I have heard a lot of great reviews for Tint King. I called and they quoted me $300 for the Huper Optik. I just feel like I could buy something else with the extra $120.

djflex167

i definitely like what i'm seeing!! great job op!!

umakemekissu

thank you! the tinter showed me 2 films 28% and 35%, and the legal limit 35% is def too light for me. Even with now with 28% I still feel like I only have 35% LOL

Dchaviano

Was thinking about doing 28% all around and from these pics I'm almost 100% positive I will. Did you tint the windshield at all? Very nice job.

Bladehopper82

Very nice. If you get a chance, take some pics in the sunlight.

LasVegasTL

Came out looking good. How does it look in direct sunlight? Those pics look like it was cloudy outside.

Bhawkk

Getting mine done today 2012 TL