window tinting

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Originally Posted by Yont283

Got all my windows tinted at 20% and my front window done at 35%.
LOVE it! my best mod I've done to my car.

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[paco-shalom]

I have the same tint as priuswei, done in Phoenix, AZ. Here tinting is a must. Many dealers tint all their cars and those that don't will usually throw it in to make a deal. After 3 years it still looks great, there is no interference with any of the electronics, and it only cost me $140 + tax for installation performed in the parking lot at my workplace.

One trick is that the installer put 32% tint on the lower part of the rear hatch window so it would match the tint on the upper part of the window (20%).

[uclabruins]

i tinted my windows practically right after i bought my 2006 Prius. i have llumar tint 35% on all windows except windshield. looks great, keeps the car cooler. what else can you ask for.

[Greg_M]

Had all windows tinted except for the windshield. Cost was $181. They look good and the tint really does make a difference.

[TKY]

I had my windows tinted on my previous car for 8 problem free years. I had my Prius windows tinted the day after I picked it up. Both side windows and upper back window all at 30%, which complies with my state's law. There is a noticeable improvement in comfort with tinted windows. --TK

[hxiong]

Tinted all my windows even the small one in the front, except windshield
also got a free wash and vac b4 the tint
all for $185 with lifetime warranty

[aznDragonX]

Originally Posted by hxiong

Tinted all my windows even the small one in the front, except windshield
also got a free wash and vac b4 the tint
all for $185 with lifetime warranty

which tint shop did you went? $185 with lifetime warranty sounds like a good deal.

[nascrlvr]

After checking out all the information on tinting, I am scheduled to have "Eleanor" tinted with GeoShield ceramic tint 35% tomorrow morning. It comes highly recommended here and I talked to the manufacturer to make sure it would work in the car. Will post after work is completed and let you know how it goes. Price: $279.00 Living in south Louisiana pretty much dictates having tinted windows, but I have been assured I will not look like a limo. I want to be legal here which I understand max is around 35%.

[dbz]

Tinted our Prius V, and loves it, especially in Northern Cal!

[ufourya]

Llumar ceramic tint, same 35% all around, lifetime no-fault gaurantee. Could have had darker hatch tint, but would rather see better at night. I do have the rear-view camera, but I still like to use it AND glance out the rear when backing.

I think tinting unifies the look of the car (You'll rarely see an ad where the windows aren't tinted), keeps it cooler and makes it more comfortable to look out the side windows when in bright sun. Good thing all around.