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Tinted the windows

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by jry423, Mar 5, 2015.

  1. jry423

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    I got the windows tinted today. Couldn't decide between 35% and 20% but im happy with my decision
     

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    So 35% right?

    Looks good. Classy.
     
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    Supposed to be 20, but it does look kinda lighter.
     
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    I would have guessed 20% myself, looks a bit darker then my 35% but I was staying legal for my state, otherwise I would have gone darker.

    Looks good!
     
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    Total cost? Did you have the windshield done as well?
     
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    That does look like 20%.. mines got a little lighter after more exposure.
     
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    Yes it's 20% my total cost was $150. I work for a dealership though, so I had the tint shop we usually use do it for me and they cut me a break on it.
     
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    Looks nice. What color is your interior? My interior is the light color "bisque" (beige). I tinted 30% all around and windshield 60%. I would prefer to go darker but don't want to attract cops in Virginia.

    (The light interior makes the tint look lighter, whereas a car with a black interior would make the tint look darker.)
     
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    $150! That is a good deal!
     
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    Just had my 2011 done. 15% on back sides and hatch, and 35% on front sides. Had it done by a highly rated company, and the owner came to my house which was very convenient for me. All 9 window surfaces, $180. Very happy with the quality and service. IMG_0028.JPG
     
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    I've got the dark gray interior. My first 2015 had bisque.
     
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    Nice. I had mine done at 32% all the way around for a uniform look.
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    Uniforms on the sides makes it look real clean.. I went darker on the rear window due to the angle.. 20% with 35.2% on the sides ;)
    The rear doesn't look darker and blocks more heat.
     
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    I kind of want those chrome lower moldings for mine.
     
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    I am from SF too what did you installed in the front, CA so many regulation, can I do 35% on front of 50%?
     
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    In CA it's illegal to have any tint on front windows.


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    I checked CA law with regards to tint, it is stated that you should have a visibility of 70% on the front window, meaning up to 30% tint is legal and the back you can have the back painted they don't care at all lol. That is my all my cousins Acura comes from the dealership with tint front driver and passenger window.
     
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    Interesting. Well.. I will have to use that if I ever get a fix it ticket. I am sure as with many laws, up to the enforcer...
     
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    32% all around. So I'm good.(y)
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    clearly not.. it's obviously 2% over! lol!