Window Tinting?

[winebuff]

Has anyone got their 2010 windows tinted and if so, can you give me some pointers please? Not sure if I will do it but looks like it would look great. I am in Oregon so not sure if there are some people who are more reputable than others. Thx!

[Paradox]

I got mine done 50%, charcoal gray tint. I'd just say check out the work a place does first by looking at a car done there. And some places use cheaper tint that has a minor mirror finish from the outside. I hate that, just looks cheap. I'm not talking the full on mirror finish like two way glass, or the ones the kids were getting some years back where it faded from tint to mirrow but some cheap tints have a very minor mirror look to them from the outside. I'd stay away from that...

Here's mine with 50% Charcoal Gray... Sorry, but I do not know the brand of tint they used...

[ssekien]

Here's another thread about window tinting with some pics from various people:


http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-...-idea-bad.html

[phunkopathic]

I've always been a fan of 3M tint. Being from Phoenix, I have tinted all of our vehicles. I have tried other brands and they have all bubbled and had to be removed.

My 1995 Tacoma was parked outside in Phoenix 99% of the time. The 3M still looks great (I've sold it to a family member), and has been on for six years.

I have not been able to find a 3M installer around me, but will travel for it if necessary.

[rlr66]

Originally Posted by ssekien

Here's another thread about window tinting with some pics from various people:


http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-...-idea-bad.html

Hi. I just ordered my 2010 and was thinking of getting the windows tinted but I was concerned about night driving. Did you get the back window tinted also? I'm in Orlando too. Where did you get yours done? Were you happy? Any suggestions as to what I should look for?

[ssekien]

Originally Posted by rlr66

Hi. I just ordered my 2010 and was thinking of getting the windows tinted but I was concerned about night driving. Did you get the back window tinted also? I'm in Orlando too. Where did you get yours done? Were you happy? Any suggestions as to what I should look for?

I did get the back tinted also at 20%. For the night driving, I don't have a problem with the tint at night. I think it rather helps with headlights in the side and rear view mirrors (so it doesn't blind you at night). If I ever did have a problem with the tint on the front sides... well I can always roll down the window to see.

Legal tint in FL is 30% front side windows and 15 or 20 on the rear sides and back. You might want to keep that in mind since FL just enacted the law where they can pull you over for seatbelt infractions (meaning they will probably be looking into cars more now... and probably giving more tickets for illegal tint too). The 20% on our Prius doesn't seem to be too dark... I think people can see into the side windows fine if they are so inclined.

I think I sent you a PM regarding where I got my tinting done as I didn't think anybody else wanted to know that... if you didn't get it let me know

[Paradox]

Originally Posted by rlr66

Hi. I just ordered my 2010 and was thinking of getting the windows tinted but I was concerned about night driving. Did you get the back window tinted also?

I'd watch out for 20% and don't even think of 5% for night driving. The kids where I work have 5% and they admit to having to put the windows down at night under certain circumstances just to see while parking etc...

I got all 9 windows done except for the small one right above the rear emblem since it is tinted already. I got 50% and am quite pleased with it. But tint here is a no-no, so I went kinf of light. If I were in Orlando such as yourself, and when I was stationed in Sacramento, I went with 35% and was always pleased...

[rlr66]

Originally Posted by ssekien

I did get the back tinted also at 20%. For the night driving, I don't have a problem with the tint at night. I think it rather helps with headlights in the side and rear view mirrors (so it doesn't blind you at night). If I ever did have a problem with the tint on the front sides... well I can always roll down the window to see.

Legal tint in FL is 30% front side windows and 15 or 20 on the rear sides and back. You might want to keep that in mind since FL just enacted the law where they can pull you over for seatbelt infractions (meaning they will probably be looking into cars more now... and probably giving more tickets for illegal tint too). The 20% on our Prius doesn't seem to be too dark... I think people can see into the side windows fine if they are so inclined.

I think I sent you a PM regarding where I got my tinting done as I didn't think anybody else wanted to know that... if you didn't get it let me know

Hey. Thanks for all the info. I got your PM. I guess the people doing the tinting had suggestions and know the norm. Thanks again.

[HTMLSpinnr]

When getting a quote for Ceramic tint - a local tinter didn't have a 24" roll to do the back in 35% and was trying to convince me to go with 15% on the rear (he did have that in stock). I expressed concerns about it being too dark and his response was that most SUV's come w/ 15% when sold here in AZ. Hrm...

Geoshield Ceramic quote: $375 onsite, 10% off at his shop - 35% front, 15% back window
Suntek Carbon quote: $225 onsite, 10% off at his shop - he does have 35% all the way around.

[eglmainz]

Originally Posted by Paradox

I'd watch out for 20% and don't even think of 5% for night driving. The kids where I work have 5% and they admit to having to put the windows down at night under certain circumstances just to see while parking etc...

I got all 9 windows done except for the small one right above the rear emblem since it is tinted already. I got 50% and am quite pleased with it. But tint here is a no-no, so I went kinf of light. If I were in Orlando such as yourself, and when I was stationed in Sacramento, I went with 35% and was always pleased...

Uhm, there are 11 Windows in my 2010 Prius. Did you tint the two little windows ahead of the side mirrors too, or are you forgetting those?