2008 Prius window tints

joeman51 · 02-24-2008, 11:27 AM

looking for inexpensive window tinting in SF bay area???

tmg · 02-24-2008, 08:44 PM

I had my windows tinted for about 300 bucks and the job came out horrible. The two front windows move when the windows row up/down and I can see the tint line. The individual that my windows in Chicago on the corner of cicero/63rd street was an idiot!

Yeah, im a little angry.

F8L · 02-24-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tmg

I had my windows tinted for about 300 bucks and the job came out horrible. The two front windows move when the windows row up/down and I can see the tint line. The individual that my windows in Chicago on the corner of cicero/63rd street was an idiot!

Yeah, im a little angry.

I would be too!

I assume you did not try to roll the windows down for a few days right?

statultra · 02-26-2008, 12:13 PM

i have metallic film all around, no problems with GPS, but then again im in Florida

guster · 02-28-2008, 08:44 PM

do the metallic tints really help with heat in the car parked under the sun? What percent tints did you get?

poffy74 · 02-28-2008, 09:16 PM

has anyone ever tried the pre cut tints they sell on Ebay?

steve

statultra · 02-28-2008, 09:36 PM

my metallic tints help so much with heat, it takes about 5 minutes to cool down with a/c, but i have high metallized tint. The best tint for heat is ceramic, i think its called huper optic, its 45 or 50 % shade but its a lot more efficient than the 30 % metallized

galaxee · 02-28-2008, 10:06 PM

i've got carbon dyed tint... i do remember it making a difference in the summer heat. just did the windshield at the very end of the hot season here, but i'm sure that will help next summer. 30% on the side windows, 45% on the windshield.

windshield tint is illegal in quite a few places so check your local laws before going ahead on that one.

snowdog650 · 02-29-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gilbert

Anyonen living in Sacramento CA, or near Sacramento know a good place to go for Prius window tinting? There is one guy close here, but he wants to charge 240.00!! I've never paid more than 135.00 ever for window tints (all-round vehicle), and my last car was a big big gmc truck.. so i dont know why they want to charge so much for window tints.Im willing to adjust, but not that high. Dealer also told me they had to be non-metallic so it wouldnt interfere with the GPS.

Thanks in advanced.

PM me. I got mine done in Sac for $115.00. Lifetime warranty.

F8L · 03-01-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by snowdog650

PM me. I got mine done in Sac for $115.00. Lifetime warranty.

I wonder how long they'll be in business. lol

02-24-2008, 11:27 AM	#11
joeman51 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 2 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 2008 Prius window tints looking for inexpensive window tinting in SF bay area???

02-24-2008, 08:44 PM	#12
tmg reset Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 2008 Prius window tints I had my windows tinted for about 300 bucks and the job came out horrible. The two front windows move when the windows row up/down and I can see the tint line. The individual that my windows in Chicago on the corner of cicero/63rd street was an idiot! Yeah, im a little angry.

02-26-2008, 12:13 PM	#14
statultra uber-Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cape coral, FL Posts: 682 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 2008 Prius window tints i have metallic film all around, no problems with GPS, but then again im in Florida

02-28-2008, 08:44 PM	#15
guster Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 17 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 2008 Prius window tints do the metallic tints really help with heat in the car parked under the sun? What percent tints did you get?

02-28-2008, 09:16 PM	#16
poffy74 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. Grafton Ma Posts: 36 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 2008 Prius window tints has anyone ever tried the pre cut tints they sell on Ebay? steve

02-28-2008, 09:36 PM	#17
statultra uber-Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cape coral, FL Posts: 682 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 2008 Prius window tints my metallic tints help so much with heat, it takes about 5 minutes to cool down with a/c, but i have high metallized tint. The best tint for heat is ceramic, i think its called huper optic, its 45 or 50 % shade but its a lot more efficient than the 30 % metallized

02-28-2008, 10:06 PM	#18
galaxee resident lab rat Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: boilermaker territory Posts: 9,675 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 94 Times in 37 Posts Friends: 26	Re: 2008 Prius window tints i've got carbon dyed tint... i do remember it making a difference in the summer heat. just did the windshield at the very end of the hot season here, but i'm sure that will help next summer. 30% on the side windows, 45% on the windshield. windshield tint is illegal in quite a few places so check your local laws before going ahead on that one.