Tint, what to go for?

[HondaTypeJ]

When I bought my car the back window was all blury and you could not see out the back (at least clearly), turns out there used to be a tint on it and whoever took it off fudged it up pretty bad. Anywaym after paying 500 through Honda to get a replacement (not to mention 100 for installation), I now want to tint all my windows. Anyone recommend a percentage tint, or what I should go for. I want it pretty dark.

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Well, I'd just get some dark tint all around... maybe 10ish% Or you could keep the front windows less tinted, depending on how legal you want to be.

[HondaTypeJ]

I want to have all windows the same tint, but as dark as they can be legal wise. Any recommendations on where I should take my car in?

[Addict]

In Ohio we can only have 50% tint.:rolleyes: I like black windows, but I won't be doing it. I have enough issues with members of law enforcement. I might go for the 38% stuff though......

Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX
Well, I'd just get some dark tint all around... maybe 10ish% Or you could keep the front windows less tinted, depending on how legal you want to be.

10% is frickin dark.....

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Originally posted by HondaTypeJ
but as dark as they can be legal wise. Any recommendations on where I should take my car in?

Well, just look up your state's laws, and take it to a shop and they'll set you up. Try to get recommendations from friends for a good shop so you know they'll do a good job.

[tightteg52]

Hahaha how about seamen white!!! hehe had to do it!! i would go with as legal as possible in nci know its like 34% so i would go with 30% you get the picture bend the laws dont break em!

[4jacks]

Click Here to See All the STATES tint Laws !!!!! (http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/consumer_info/auto_statelaws.html)

That should help you out.. .


And I'll say this again... even though nobody will believe me... TINT IT YOUR DAMN SELF ... It's SO FRIGGIN cheap and EASY !
I tried mine, it turned out so good... I did the whole car... and my wifes car.. and now her sister wants me to do hers...

You can make it as dark as you want
and If you screw up
or the Police tell you to take it off
Your out $24 !!!!


I have pictures to prove mine turned out nice, and if you need pointers let me know.

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

About tinting it yourself...

It seems that people who tint themselves generally get good results that turn bad in a short time. I've seen that on some friends' cars. 4jacks, maybe you're just really good at it, had you done it before?

You can get it professionally done for around $150, which is what I'd do...

[FeelMyRide]

I have 5% all the way around..
Black as night, its limo tint, you can't see anything from the outside
But at night its kinda hard to see out of

[Addict]

Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX

You can get it professionally done for around $150, which is what I'd do...

Likewise. That way I have someone else to blame if the lifetime tint goes bad. :cool:

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Originally posted by FeelMyRide

But at night its kinda hard to see out of

Yeah, I have a hard time seeing out of the back of my car, especially at night. That's something to consider when buying tint. If you say legal, you'll be fine though.

BTW, my tint isn't legal for my state, and though I've been pulled over for other things, I've never had it mentioned on this car. I was told to remove it on my GTi though, but just a verbal warning.

[Addict]

Originally posted by 4jacks
Click Here to See All the STATES tint Laws !!!!! (http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/consumer_info/auto_statelaws.html)

That should help you out.. .


And I'll say this again... even though nobody will believe me... TINT IT YOUR DAMN SELF ... It's SO FRIGGIN cheap and EASY !
I tried mine, it turned out so good... I did the whole car... and my wifes car.. and now her sister wants me to do hers...

You can make it as dark as you want
and If you screw up
or the Police tell you to take it off
Your out $24 !!!!


I have pictures to prove mine turned out nice, and if you need pointers let me know.

Cool link. Dang. it just confirms that Ohio sucks...again....

[4jacks]

I've done it twice now.

I haven't had any experience with Tint before, but have done Pinstriping and Decals... which I guess Are Kinda Close...

Have you seen the people who drive around and thier tint looks like swiss cheese ???? That looks like Ass. My orginal plan was ... I can't afford to get tinted... It's $200-$250 in my area... And I NEED at least an Eyebrow... to block out the sun...
So I spent $12 on a roll of %20 and decided to give it a shot..
If it looked like Ass.. I was going rip it off!
My first try SUCKED mad buttocks... so I ripped it off and cooled my nerves down... cuase it's friggin frustrating..
I had one more shot with the tint left ! so I pulled into the shade and tried to get away from any wind and something just clicked.
It became REALLY easy. I did the Eyebrow and it looked so Tight... So I measured up and I just Squeked the two rear side windows with the left over %20 . These were the easiest!
the next day I went and got a roll of %35 my legal... and did the two side windows...
Over all I was extremely happy
I need to redo
the Eyebrow.... Cuase I followed the directions and didn't cover the black bubbles
and the drivers side window.. I F'ed up the Corner.

If you stand 2 feet away it looks professionally done...
Their is one hair in the back passenger side... that you really don't notice unless I point it out... maybe I'll redo that one.

My wifes turned out better than mine.

Sorry I typed so long... Maybe when I do it again.. I'll take some pictures and type up a good "How To"

[Addict]

Originally posted by 4jacks
I've done it twice now.

I haven't had any experience with Tint before, but have done Pinstriping and Decals... which I guess Are Kinda Close...

Have you seen the people who drive around and thier tint looks like swiss cheese ???? That looks like Ass. My orginal plan was ... I can't afford to get tinted... It's $200-$250 in my area... And I NEED at least an Eyebrow... to block out the sun...
So I spent $12 on a roll of %20 and decided to give it a shot..
If it looked like Ass.. I was going rip it off!
My first try SUCKED mad buttocks... so I ripped it off and cooled my nerves down... cuase it's friggin frustrating..
I had one more shot with the tint left ! so I pulled into the shade and tried to get away from any wind and something just clicked.
It became REALLY easy. I did the Eyebrow and it looked so Tight... So I measured up and I just Squeked the two rear side windows with the left over %20 . These were the easiest!
the next day I went and got a roll of %35 my legal... and did the two side windows...
Over all I was extremely happy
I need to redo
the Eyebrow.... Cuase I followed the directions and didn't cover the black bubbles
and the drivers side window.. I F'ed up the Corner.

If you stand 2 feet away it looks professionally done...
Their is one hair in the back passenger side... that you really don't notice unless I point it out... maybe I'll redo that one.

My wifes turned out better than mine.

Sorry I typed so long... Maybe when I do it again.. I'll take some pictures and type up a good "How To"

Post up some pics. Kinda interested to see how the 35% looks with the 20%.....
I'm not brave enough to try it myself.....

[4jacks]

I know it's a little odd... but Cops dont like me... or I'd go %20 all the way around... I think %20 is a good middle ground... you have to get up real close to see in and everything is still visible at night

http://4jacks.faithweb.com/Civic005.jpg







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I'm telling you it's worth a try !!!

but OverAll $200 on something that will last the life of the car and gives all the benefits of Tint... and Looks Sweet... Is a Good value

[tightteg52]

4jacks what brand did you use? how hard was it? like were any special tools needed? Somthing i might do with my next paycheck limo the sides eye brow the front and do my front sides!! ALo anyone know about doing the rear i heard it gets white spots and crap!

[HondaTypeJ]

Alright, I am challenged here. I dont understand how to read this. This is the Tint rules for California. Can someone explain? Thanks.
CA 99 NET 4" 70 ANY ANY ANY ANY MNIR MNIR R, A YES NO NO
Here is the link to the page.


The Laws (http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/consumer_info/auto_statelaws.html)

[4jacks]

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you can come down 4" on the Eyebrow
70% on the front side windows .... that's wicked Weak
you can put anything on the rear sides and rear
NO MIRROR TINT
No RED tint No AMBER tint
that's all the important stuff

TT I got mine at Western Auto a brand called ANSO I think ... they have different grades of it..
I got my wifes at WALMART that was a different brand but I liked the Western Auto Stuff a little better.. went on smooth

The thing with the rear is that you will need to have a seem becuase it's so large... try to make the seam on one of the defrost lines... NEVER USE THE RAZOR ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW. Seams are a little tricky

[HondaTypeJ]

Ohh ok. Cool. Thanks 4jacks. 70% sucks ass.

[tightteg52]

alrighy well after i make my next car payment ill do my windows ill post some pics when its done!

[4jacks]

Originally posted by HondaTypeJ
Ohh ok. Cool. Thanks 4jacks. 70% sucks ass.

Yeah.. you might as well just not get them tinted and don't was em, that will block more light ! :D :D :D

[C's 94 InTeGrA]

While were on the subject of tint all u ohioan's i have a Q. is that colored tint that looks like a mirror that is like all kinds of colors is that legal in Ohio it didint say it on them laws link that was up. just curious i was thinking of doing my car in either red or silver.
I found it at a place in canton and they said it was highley illegal but i have saw guys down here with it on there cars.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid28/pe974386f73c3be7dd55e508bb421161c/fdf5c646.jpg
Chris's 94 Teg

[Addict]

Originally posted by C's 94 InTeGrA
While were on the subject of tint all u ohioan's i have a Q. is that colored tint that looks like a mirror that is like all kinds of colors is that legal in Ohio it didint say it on them laws link that was up. just curious i was thinking of doing my car in either red or silver.
I found it at a place in canton and they said it was highley illegal but i have saw guys down here with it on there cars.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid28/pe974386f73c3be7dd55e508bb421161c/fdf5c646.jpg
Chris's 94 Teg

WOOHOO! Another Ohioan!!
Colored tint is not illegal. Mirrored tint is illegal. According to Ohio law, window must must not increase the reflectivity more than 20%. I'm no engineer but I'd be willing to guess that the mirror tint well exceeds this limit....

Where are you from btw.....?

[C's 94 InTeGrA]

Oh ok i was just doin a check on that. i dont think colored is that relective atleast i hope not casue this tint would look sweet on my car. I am from Dover about 30min. south of Canton whre u from?

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid28/pe974386f73c3be7dd55e508bb421161c/fdf5c646.jpg
Chris's 94 Teg

[spoogenet]

Originally posted by 4jacks
J

The thing with the rear is that you will need to have a seem becuase it's so large... try to make the seam on one of the defrost lines... NEVER USE THE RAZOR ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW. Seams are a little tricky

Huh? Whyfore dust thou needeth a seam on the rear window?

I gots an '01 Accord, I gots no seam on the rear window.....

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[FeelMyRide]

I've got a 94 Civic with an unnoticeable seam..
I guess it depends on the size of the tint

[4jacks]

Originally posted by spoogenet


Huh? Whyfore dust thou needeth a seam on the rear window?

I gots an '01 Accord, I gots no seam on the rear window.....

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Hmmm...... The largest roll of tint I've seen in the stores is like 2'6" ... that means your going need a seem ... I also had a seem on my Probe.. but that was a Hatch with a HUGE arse window... maybe the pro's can get larger rolls of tint .. I dunno ... but DIY you'll have a Seem

Or maybe you do have a Seem but it was done so well you don't know it's thier !

[spoogenet]

Originally posted by 4jacks



Hmmm...... The largest roll of tint I've seen in the stores is like 2'6" ... that means your going need a seem ... I also had a seem on my Probe.. but that was a Hatch with a HUGE arse window... maybe the pro's can get larger rolls of tint .. I dunno ... but DIY you'll have a Seem

Or maybe you do have a Seem but it was done so well you don't know it's thier !

No seam. I sat in their bay and watched them do the tint job....one piece. So maybe they get bigger rolls.

One question....why does everybody want such dark tint? Is it for looks, to keep prying eyes out, or to keep the heat out.

For looks, darkness is a matter of opinion, thus to each his own. If you're doing a tint job yourself and are tinting the front window (and care about legality), then make sure you don't come down too far. For '01 Accords, at least, there's a line on the windshield marking the furthest down you can put tint, I think it's labeled ASA (not sure on that one), and is a very small black line about 1/4" or less, about 5" from the top. This is the legal limit for Texas, although I'm not sure about other states. If you don't care about legality....while not recommendedl, it's your own prerogative.

For prying eyes....if driving, dark tint keeps eyes out....if parked, he who wants to see in your car will see in your car. Some theives consider tint+alarm to be a way of hiding something worth stealing.

For heat...a high performance tint will cut out much more heat at a higher light transmission level than a low grade tint will. This will be especially applicable if you're tinting yourself and buying tint at Wal-Mart. :)

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