window tinting

[likesmpg]

I had the front and rear windows all tinted with Huber Optic ceramic tint which dramatically cut down on heat transmission. I also had the windshield 'tinted' with 3M Crystalline film, again significantly reducing the heat transmission into the car. The windsheild made a huge difference, it is a large area and the sun beams right down on you at times. I almost never have to use the A/C.

[Yeahoo Whoyah]

Care to share what the price was for your window tinting job? I understand the Huber Optic is pricy but worth it.

[icarus]

In a heart beat,

We did the Subaru and it was an amazing difference. We have dont eh Prius with a simple DIY stuff thats kinda junky but also works well. A complete tint cost ~$300.

Icarus

[likesmpg]

Originally Posted by Yeahoo Whoyah

Care to share what the price was for your window tinting job? I understand the Huber Optic is pricy but worth it.

Yeah it was pricey but I am 100% satisfied, it is amazing. It was $495 for the sides and rear. The 3M on the windshield was $225. That was 2+ years ago... maybe it is less now?

[The Banks]

Window tinting was the first thing done to the car right after buying it. everything from the A pillar to the B pillar is in the 30-35% range, and from the B pillars back the windows are in the 20-25% range. To me tint has 2 practical functions being privacy and helping keep the interior cool. Its also a pretty cool appearance mod and helps set you apart from the other Priuses...Prii (sp. for pl. of Prius)

[hyo silver]

Yesterday at work, I watched someone get pulled over for no apparent reason. After a brief but heated exchange - with the driver still talking on his cell phone - the officer reached out and ripped the tinting film off the driver's window.

[cycledrum]

Originally Posted by hyo silver

Yesterday at work, I watched someone get pulled over for no apparent reason. After a brief but heated exchange - with the driver still talking on his cell phone - the officer reached out and ripped the tinting film off the driver's window.

That is good. I see driver's windows darker than the limit around here. Officers ought to reach in and rip it out. Totally illegal and dangerous not to be able to see where a driver is looking, especially when they're looking to pull out and one is on a motorcycle.

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Question -

Do the installers take a knife to the window to cut out generic film?

Of did you order a Prius kit of film?

[liverbomb88]

have you by any chance posted any pictures of your windshield tinted with Crystalline? Is there any color to it at all, like Llumar Air Blue? Lastly, any clarification on the legality of tinting the windshield in CA?

Originally Posted by likesmpg

I also had the windshield 'tinted' with 3M Crystalline film, again significantly reducing the heat transmission into the car. The windsheild made a huge difference, it is a large area and the sun beams right down on you at times. I almost never have to use the A/C.

[gramps]

Originally Posted by derkraut

I had mine done, and am very pleased. Cost $175 with 5yr warranty. If you have it done, be sure to check with/comply with your state laws. Calif., for example has restrictions on the degree of tint permitted.

Where did you get your windows tinted? Where the front windows included for that price?
I have an 09 Prius and I am looking for a good place in San Diego to get mine tinted.
Thanks

Larry

[priuswei]

Just got my 2009 Magnetic Gray Package 5 tinted with 32% Front / 13% Back Solargard HP Charcoal (Metallic Material) by Tint Connection in Costa Mesa, CA (949-650-8468). Jim, the owner, was very helpful in helping me make the decision on Solargard vs. Ceramic tints (ie. Huber Optik / FormulaOne). He told me that there should be no interference with Navigation, Cell phone signals, keyless entry, etc. I confirmed this after the install was done. Glad I went this route because it saved by a couple hundred bucks ! I'll post pics in a couple days once the tint completely settles.