| schumajb | 04-01-2006 01:04 PM |
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Hello, Can you tell me what window tinting % you recommend on a black 2006 WRX?
Also if you could post some of your pics with your tint % that would be most helpful.
Thanks!
Also if you could post some of your pics with your tint % that would be most helpful.
Thanks!
| xixco | 04-04-2006 11:51 AM |
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I'd say go with [b]whatever's [u]legal[/u] where you live[/b]. But seriously, that's your call. Go with what you like & can get done. (my own preference: same % all around. gives uniformity to car.)
As far as type, depends on how much you're willing to spend and a couple other factors.
[B]Dyed tint[/B] -- not bad, but because it's dyed, eventually it [B][U]may[/U] start fading and turn purple after a few years.[/B] So long as you stay with a good brand of tint (Llumar, for example), that shouldn't be too much of a problem, but still, it's a possible eventuality. At the same time, tho, if you think you're gonna trade in after a few years, go for it. [B]Cheapest option.[/B]
Otherwise, [B]metalized tint is gooder[/B]: better heat rejection (which is why you should be wanting tint in the first place), won't fade, more scratch resistant, usually lifetime warranty from most places.
....but [B]may interfere with your radio reception[/B] as the antenna is built into the rear windshield. (Also, darker % you go, harder it is to see out of windows at night; same for dyed.) If you're not big on radio, go with that! Looks really nice as well.
Hardcore option: [B]ceramic-based tint [/B](Huper Optik, tho there might be other brands out there). Tint itself is about 2 1/2 times thicker than "regular" tint. Even better heat rejection, not metallic so won't affect reception, but [B]very expensive [/B]-- [B]at least [U]double[/U] the cheapest option[/B], if not more (probly more). Also looks really nice: dark from some angles, not-so-much from others, even sometimes mirror-like.
May not be exactly what you asked, but since I just went through the tint search myself & others may look at this, I figured I'd pass along the basics.
For those not wanting to read all that, made the noteworthy stuff bold. Hopefully this was helpful to someone out there. :)
Oh, and I'd post a pic, but my car's white. Tint just looks dark anyway. :lol:
As far as type, depends on how much you're willing to spend and a couple other factors.
[B]Dyed tint[/B] -- not bad, but because it's dyed, eventually it [B][U]may[/U] start fading and turn purple after a few years.[/B] So long as you stay with a good brand of tint (Llumar, for example), that shouldn't be too much of a problem, but still, it's a possible eventuality. At the same time, tho, if you think you're gonna trade in after a few years, go for it. [B]Cheapest option.[/B]
Otherwise, [B]metalized tint is gooder[/B]: better heat rejection (which is why you should be wanting tint in the first place), won't fade, more scratch resistant, usually lifetime warranty from most places.
....but [B]may interfere with your radio reception[/B] as the antenna is built into the rear windshield. (Also, darker % you go, harder it is to see out of windows at night; same for dyed.) If you're not big on radio, go with that! Looks really nice as well.
Hardcore option: [B]ceramic-based tint [/B](Huper Optik, tho there might be other brands out there). Tint itself is about 2 1/2 times thicker than "regular" tint. Even better heat rejection, not metallic so won't affect reception, but [B]very expensive [/B]-- [B]at least [U]double[/U] the cheapest option[/B], if not more (probly more). Also looks really nice: dark from some angles, not-so-much from others, even sometimes mirror-like.
May not be exactly what you asked, but since I just went through the tint search myself & others may look at this, I figured I'd pass along the basics.
For those not wanting to read all that, made the noteworthy stuff bold. Hopefully this was helpful to someone out there. :)
Oh, and I'd post a pic, but my car's white. Tint just looks dark anyway. :lol:
| schumajb | 04-04-2006 11:53 PM |
That is helpful. Thanks!
Legal here is 20% in the back and 35% in the front. I'll probably just go with that then.
Legal here is 20% in the back and 35% in the front. I'll probably just go with that then.
| xixco | 04-05-2006 08:40 PM |
[QUOTE=schumajb]That is helpful. Thanks![/QUOTE]
kewl, b/c i was starting to think i was a douche for typing all of that :p
kewl, b/c i was starting to think i was a douche for typing all of that :p
| schumajb | 04-05-2006 09:39 PM |
You can never have too much information. I appreciate all the help and opinions I can get. I just ordered my WRX yesterday! Can't wait to get it! Now I just need to learn to drive a manual trans. :D
| Godfather Inc 03 | 04-05-2006 09:47 PM |
i say 0 all the way around
| schumajb | 04-07-2006 06:36 PM |
I'd like to at least be able to see out though, So I think 0 would be just a little too dark, lol
| intence | 04-07-2006 07:36 PM |
:banana:
| PattyB69 | 04-07-2006 11:26 PM |
20% is sweet. I had 5% for awhile... I liked it.. but its kinda hard when you are in the eastbumf*** where there are no street lights
| Crashteam | 04-08-2006 10:17 PM |
I recently went 20% on the three backwindows, its perfect... Not to dark, from a distance it looks like 5%
| Impresario | 04-08-2006 11:02 PM |
20% is a pretty good level of tint.
| bildon | 04-09-2006 02:59 AM |
A friend of mine has 20% rear and 50% front and it looks great. What have you guys paid for your tinting? I was figuring like $300.00 ish??
| xixco | 04-09-2006 01:14 PM |
not a good question, as it will vary depending on who's doing it, where you are located, and all that other stuff.
part of the reason i didn't give pricing in my initial post.
oh, and now that i think about it: make sure to find out how your tinter will do your back window! some people do 2 strips that slightly overlap, and you'll end up with a white-looking line up towards the top of your window. others can do one piece. didn't think/know about this when i got my GF's car done, and have sorta regreted it since.
part of the reason i didn't give pricing in my initial post.
oh, and now that i think about it: make sure to find out how your tinter will do your back window! some people do 2 strips that slightly overlap, and you'll end up with a white-looking line up towards the top of your window. others can do one piece. didn't think/know about this when i got my GF's car done, and have sorta regreted it since.
| Pimpn'06 | 04-15-2006 03:47 PM |
what window tint would u suggest for the 06' 2.5ri impreza?
| Black-Falcon | 04-23-2006 05:52 AM |
This is going to sound like a really retarded question....but then again hence my label on the forums "Scoob Newb".
Do they make 25% tint? J/W because front legal in Az is 32% but its doesnt provide enough darkness.
Do they make 25% tint? J/W because front legal in Az is 32% but its doesnt provide enough darkness.
| xixco | 04-23-2006 10:14 AM |
yeah man, 25% is made. I'm no tint expert but i'm pretty sure tint is made in most x0 and x5 percentages (like 40%, 35%, 30%, etc). What's strange is to find out that some makers make it in "odd" numbers like ...38%, but I guess somewhere there's a market.
Now, can you get someone to do 25% since it's lower light transmission than what you said is legal in AZ? probably, but there'll probly be a catch somewhere.
(meaning it'll either be done on the DL, or someone might make you sign a waiver saying the tinter's not responsible for whatever happens to you, haha -- or at least they will if they're smart)
Now, can you get someone to do 25% since it's lower light transmission than what you said is legal in AZ? probably, but there'll probly be a catch somewhere.
(meaning it'll either be done on the DL, or someone might make you sign a waiver saying the tinter's not responsible for whatever happens to you, haha -- or at least they will if they're smart)
| sperry7 | 04-23-2006 12:14 PM |
Here are two pics of mine it's 15% on the back 5 and 50% on the front. I like the front it takes the glare off really well without looking tinted very much.
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| sperry7 | 04-23-2006 12:23 PM |
sorry they are so big! whoops! :eek:
| chaddeus | 04-23-2006 12:29 PM |
Personally, I dont like cars with two different shades of tint on the front and rear. I prefer to go for uniformity.
- Charles
- Charles
| sperry7 | 04-23-2006 12:33 PM |
^^ I agree, definitely have to get the same % on the 5 back windows. In some states it is illegal to have tint on the front two, but there are ways to get around that. pm me.
| Tim-H | 04-23-2006 01:24 PM |
I've got 35% all the way around, I think its perfect, dark enough to look good but you can still see clearly at night.
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| Black-Falcon | 04-23-2006 01:35 PM |
Definately looks great on Black, but since my cars white, I don't think it will look as good. Any % on the backs is legal in Az, but your supposed to have 35 on the front. But I see dark tints left and right in Az so I'm not going to worry about it.
| ControlFreak | 04-23-2006 03:53 PM |
I have 35 on my car to its SGM though, and I agree I think the look is just about perfect.
I don't like the front and rear windows being a different tint % so its 35 all the way around.
Looks gorgeous and is legal +1
I don't like the front and rear windows being a different tint % so its 35 all the way around.
Looks gorgeous and is legal +1
| WrexT | 04-23-2006 04:17 PM |
35% is a pretty good medium. (The gf's car has 35%, it happens to be our legal max) I've got 20% on mine and it is perfect!
| willz23 | 04-23-2006 06:16 PM |
[QUOTE=schumajb]That is helpful. Thanks!
Legal here is 20% in the back and 35% in the front. I'll probably just go with that then.[/QUOTE]
That combo looks really good together in charcoal film (standard black tint).
Legal here is 20% in the back and 35% in the front. I'll probably just go with that then.[/QUOTE]
That combo looks really good together in charcoal film (standard black tint).
| affinity1 | 04-23-2006 07:01 PM |
[QUOTE=Tim-H]I've got 35% all the way around, I think its perfect, dark enough to look good but you can still see clearly at night.
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your 35% looks like my 20%
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your 35% looks like my 20%
| wgb113 | 04-23-2006 07:53 PM |
I just had my black '06 2.5i done yesterday. The tint law here in PA is foggy at best and seems up to how much your local municipality cares hassle you about any tint at all.
I went with 35% all around as well as a 4" strip across the winshield (why we don't get that from the factory is beyond me). It's Solar Gard's charcoal and cost me $220 including 6% PA Sales tax and includes a lifetime guarantee. I'll post pics ASAP.
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I went with 35% all around as well as a 4" strip across the winshield (why we don't get that from the factory is beyond me). It's Solar Gard's charcoal and cost me $220 including 6% PA Sales tax and includes a lifetime guarantee. I'll post pics ASAP.
[IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2181000-2181999/2181977_48_full.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2181000-2181999/2181977_49_full.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2181000-2181999/2181977_50_full.jpg[/IMG]
Bill
| Pimpn'06 | 04-25-2006 08:55 PM |
thnx for all the info guys your posting has really help no joke i had no idea of what percentage i was gunna get and i think i'm gunna get 35% all round i trying to make my car a lil mre show now hah , once agian thnx guys :)
| Egungon | 04-25-2006 09:14 PM |
35% all around you could probably get by doing, i do.
| truedos | 04-25-2006 09:18 PM |
limo...
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Gotta get the limo...Looks the best IMO
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| schumajb | 04-25-2006 11:45 PM |
[QUOTE=truedos]Gotta get the limo...Looks the best IMO
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That does look good, can you post a pic with your car in a brighter light? Looks like pretty dark lighting there so it is hard to tell what it really looks like, maybe try another angle too. Thanks!
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That does look good, can you post a pic with your car in a brighter light? Looks like pretty dark lighting there so it is hard to tell what it really looks like, maybe try another angle too. Thanks!
| DrD | 04-26-2006 07:21 AM |
The legal limit is 20 back 35 front here, too (I went with 35 all around) - you can get away with all 20, though, as the rules in the city proper are different from the rules in the county (20 all around)
for the cost question - as pointed out, it depends on what sort of film you get, who does it, where you live, etc. - I would make sure you get a decent film - the cheaper dye based tints will turn purple with time. (the only dye based tint I know which won't is 3M color stable - it even has a lifetime warranty) - best performance (from a heat rejection point of view) are the huper optik ceramic based ones (by quite a bit) but they are expensive.
for the cost question - as pointed out, it depends on what sort of film you get, who does it, where you live, etc. - I would make sure you get a decent film - the cheaper dye based tints will turn purple with time. (the only dye based tint I know which won't is 3M color stable - it even has a lifetime warranty) - best performance (from a heat rejection point of view) are the huper optik ceramic based ones (by quite a bit) but they are expensive.
| truedos | 04-26-2006 11:10 AM |
some in the daytime
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| DrD | 04-26-2006 06:13 PM |
^^^^ can you even see at night? backing up has to be interesting!
| ChadC21 | 04-26-2006 07:38 PM |
5% tint so you cant see up in my windows....
(looks reflective, just the ****ty lighting)
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(looks reflective, just the ****ty lighting)
[IMG]http://i3.tinypic.com/wjdge8.jpg[/IMG]
| Tim-H | 04-26-2006 07:57 PM |
My SVX had limo tint when i bought it, after nearly turning into a ditch at unlit intersections a few times at night and not being able to see when backing up it came right off. It looks good sure but It'll look like **** if you get into an accident due to poor visibility.
| xixco | 04-26-2006 11:32 PM |
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seeing all these pics is making me want to post up some of my car -- not that it's much to look at or anything.
I ended up getting Huper Optik 30% all around b/c that's all the shop I went to offered in that tint line -- and it turned out one of the workers/owners(?) had a Silver STi! it was meant to be! :p
pics coming soon [SIZE=1](after i clean my car)[/SIZE]
I ended up getting Huper Optik 30% all around b/c that's all the shop I went to offered in that tint line -- and it turned out one of the workers/owners(?) had a Silver STi! it was meant to be! :p
pics coming soon [SIZE=1](after i clean my car)[/SIZE]
| Masta_Wu | 04-26-2006 11:37 PM |
Just go for the best and get Huper Optik. I got 45% all around, which is very classy.
[img]http://pages.slu.edu/staff/hwu4/Thule.jpg[/img]
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| affinity1 | 04-26-2006 11:46 PM |
that looks really dark for 45%
i hate tint ratings. seems like every brand of tint has different ideas on what their %'s are
i hate tint ratings. seems like every brand of tint has different ideas on what their %'s are
| affinity1 | 04-26-2006 11:47 PM |
more pics of 35% and higher please!
| DrD | 04-26-2006 11:50 PM |
[QUOTE=affinity1]that looks really dark for 45%
i hate tint ratings. seems like every brand of tint has different ideas on what their %'s are[/QUOTE]
The Huper Optik films are more reflective than the dye based or metallic based grey tints. (most manufacturers have the technical info on their websites - the H.O. film is good stuff - sadly, no one in town here works with it, so I went with 3M)
i hate tint ratings. seems like every brand of tint has different ideas on what their %'s are[/QUOTE]
The Huper Optik films are more reflective than the dye based or metallic based grey tints. (most manufacturers have the technical info on their websites - the H.O. film is good stuff - sadly, no one in town here works with it, so I went with 3M)
| Black-Falcon | 04-27-2006 12:13 AM |
Do you guys mind if I ask how much you paid for your Huper Optik? I'm thinking about getting ~25-30 tint all around
| Pez222 | 04-27-2006 09:28 AM |
[QUOTE=schumajb]
Legal here is 20% in the back and 35% in the front[/QUOTE]
fyi, state tint laws:
[url]http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html[/url]
Legal here is 20% in the back and 35% in the front[/QUOTE]
fyi, state tint laws:
[url]http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html[/url]
| Masta_Wu | 04-27-2006 06:21 PM |
The 45% looks dark sort of speak because it's indoors. It looks very classy, and when I had them put on while in St. Louis, another man put it on his brand new Silver Cayman S (also 45%).
I used to have Madico Onyx 35% on my GTI. It was also very good, however this time I wanted something that would allow me to see out at night, especially when it rains. 35% already makes it hard to see during such conditions, and still, cops would try to peek into your window on stoplights at night.
Further, I wanted to go for the highest optics and minimum interference with the electronics (Sirius, Valentine 1, etc..), and thus settled for the 45% level, at a hefty cost though (~ $520).
I'll take a shot of the wagon during daytime for a better look. ( [url="http://www.huperoptik.com/AutoProduct.asp?cat=NaviAuto.inc"]http://www.huperoptik.com/AutoProduct.asp?cat=NaviAuto.inc[/url] )
I used to have Madico Onyx 35% on my GTI. It was also very good, however this time I wanted something that would allow me to see out at night, especially when it rains. 35% already makes it hard to see during such conditions, and still, cops would try to peek into your window on stoplights at night.
Further, I wanted to go for the highest optics and minimum interference with the electronics (Sirius, Valentine 1, etc..), and thus settled for the 45% level, at a hefty cost though (~ $520).
I'll take a shot of the wagon during daytime for a better look. ( [url="http://www.huperoptik.com/AutoProduct.asp?cat=NaviAuto.inc"]http://www.huperoptik.com/AutoProduct.asp?cat=NaviAuto.inc[/url] )
| djerickd | 04-28-2006 12:05 AM |
holy crap a $520 tint job! whew!
| chaddeus | 04-28-2006 12:15 AM |
If you want the best, nothing is better than vkool but you'll be looking around $600 for all, slightly more than Huper Optik. Its so clear that nobody will know its there!
- Charles
- Charles
| Masta_Wu | 04-28-2006 08:31 AM |
I'm glad V-kool was brought up, as they share the same parent company as Huper Optik, both being the highest-end window films available.
After trying out so many different brands of tints, I just decided to go with the best available this time around, and not worry about it ever again, especially since I'm interested in maximizing the V1's performance and other electronics.
I've been researching where I could have V-kool 70 installed on my front windshield in Dallas. It's literally clear and has excellent heat rejection properties.
After trying out so many different brands of tints, I just decided to go with the best available this time around, and not worry about it ever again, especially since I'm interested in maximizing the V1's performance and other electronics.
I've been researching where I could have V-kool 70 installed on my front windshield in Dallas. It's literally clear and has excellent heat rejection properties.
| chaddeus | 04-28-2006 11:14 AM |
I had my car installed with V-Kool 70 on the 4 windows and Huper Optik on the rear glass. Unfortunately, idiots attempting to break my glass and I end up installing htose cheap Johnson tint.
Although V-Kool is good, but the warranty sucks. I was from CA and an installer tint the window and he did an excellent job. Moved to Indiana and bubble started come out after like 2 years and I want to claim my warranty. I called v-kool up and unfortunately, there is no one in the state of Indiana that can install v-kool. Not even in Chicago becuase v-kool requires special skills to install it and its really hard to get someone to install it. In the end, I just bear the bubble until someone break the windows.
- Charles
Although V-Kool is good, but the warranty sucks. I was from CA and an installer tint the window and he did an excellent job. Moved to Indiana and bubble started come out after like 2 years and I want to claim my warranty. I called v-kool up and unfortunately, there is no one in the state of Indiana that can install v-kool. Not even in Chicago becuase v-kool requires special skills to install it and its really hard to get someone to install it. In the end, I just bear the bubble until someone break the windows.
- Charles
| subysouth | 06-17-2006 02:24 AM |
Good thread. I think I am gonna do the F250 crewcab with the Huper Optik 35%. I was impressed with the heat rejection of this film.
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| affinity1 | 06-17-2006 02:28 AM |
thats all i care about for tint... the heat rejection
i had 20% on my other car and it was tough to see at night when raining
my buddy had 8% and it was torture seeing at night when raining.
i had 20% on my other car and it was tough to see at night when raining
my buddy had 8% and it was torture seeing at night when raining.
| biker921 | 06-23-2006 11:48 PM |
How Dark? [Austin]
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How dark is 35% and 20%? I am looking at getting my windows tinted and want to take a look at what my car might loook like at this level of tint. I would also like to know recommendations on a quality place to go. I'm pretty new to the area here, just moved from Dallas a couple of months ago so I don't know the area too well.
| DrD | 06-24-2006 12:13 AM |
[QUOTE=biker921]How dark is 35% and 20%? I am looking at getting my windows tinted and want to take a look at what my car might loook like at this level of tint. I would also like to know recommendations on a quality place to go. I'm pretty new to the area here, just moved from Dallas a couple of months ago so I don't know the area too well.[/QUOTE]
No idea where to send you, but most shops will have a bunch of cars done if you go visit them mid-day and you can see what different tint shades look like. 20% is pretty dark - that's about what you see on the back windows of SUVs and minivans - too dark for me at night (hard to see when you are backing up)
No idea where to send you, but most shops will have a bunch of cars done if you go visit them mid-day and you can see what different tint shades look like. 20% is pretty dark - that's about what you see on the back windows of SUVs and minivans - too dark for me at night (hard to see when you are backing up)
| RUrunning | 06-24-2006 04:28 AM |
[QUOTE=Godfather Inc 03]i say 0 all the way around[/QUOTE]
:lol: black paint ftw :banana:
:lol: black paint ftw :banana:
| Local_Skater | 06-24-2006 06:10 AM |
Go with what Sperry did. It looks really good.
| AllBlk07Wrexx | 07-18-2007 05:32 PM |
anyone else got pics and specs of thier tint. i have a black 07 wrx tr and i wanna see some more before i get it done i was told mixed things about legal tint here but am thinking of just going with the 35 all the way around and i should be ok. i also wonder if im aloud to put the lightest tint on the whole windshield here too i think it would look strange with no tint
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