California tint law sucks! bye bye tints >_<

[Raider]

I would just get a second door glass for each door.

Swap out after getting the fix-it ticket, then change back. Probably less expensive compared with removing tint, and re-applying.

CA likes to also ticket for no front license plate. I can't tell you how many times I've seen a Ferrari with a front license plate but they sure can find my Prius without one.

[KandyRedCoi]

my prius has quite a dark tint and luckily have not been harassed here in LA . OC . and Riverside county i drive an avg of 100miles/day

i hit the HOV and toll roads as much as possible...and knocking on wood while my fingers are crossed as i type this message

best of luck

[drees]

Originally Posted by Raider

I can't tell you how many times I've seen a Ferrari with a front license plate but they sure can find my Prius without one.

Difference is that the Ferrari driver doesn't mind paying the $30 fix-it ticket - the Prius driver does.

[donee]

Hi All,

What you desert dwellers need is electrically variable tinting. So, it can be turned on when the car is parked. Halfway when driving on a sunny day, and off at night, driving in overcast conditions, or when the Radar detector goes off (ha!).

[KandyRedCoi]

^lol, this isnt pimp my ride...J/K...when it get feasible enough for the consumer market then we will probably see more of that around town

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by donee

What you desert dwellers need is electrically variable tinting. So, it can be turned on when the car is parked. Halfway when driving on a sunny day, and off at night, driving in overcast conditions, or when the Radar detector goes off (ha!).

Hmmm. Photochromic windows (think Transitions Optical) that darken on exposure to UV radiation.
When the cop pulls you over, just make sure you park in the shade.

[pmanza]

F8L
What does your shop charge for tint and what kind do you use? I am in Sacto and want tint.
Thanks
Fernsmom

[Gilbert]

Well, i got my front window tints removed. spent 30 bucks and the guy took about 7 minutes to take them off

[sendconroymail]

Originally Posted by donee

Hi All,
What you desert dwellers need is electrically variable tinting. So, it can be turned on when the car is parked. Halfway when driving on a sunny day, and off at night, driving in overcast conditions, or when the Radar detector goes off (ha!).

Seems like a good idea. KITT had that type of tinting.

[F8L]

Originally Posted by pmanza

F8L
What does your shop charge for tint and what kind do you use? I am in Sacto and want tint.
Thanks
Fernsmom

My shop is in Fairfield so I'm not sure you'd want to drive that far out of the way. I think last time I looked up the Prius it was around $255 for the entire car. We use LLumar tint which comes with it's own warranty as well as our labor warranty. If you came in from Priuschat though I'd have to let them discount it for you though. 707-422-2771 (I work Fri-Sat)

If you want to stay near Sac you might give AAA Window Tinting a call. If they are the same business that used to be in West Sac then they do great work.

3233 Elkhorn Blvd # 2
North Highlands, CA 95660

(916) 332-9299‎