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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by lsa55, Nov 7, 2005.

  1. lsa55

    lsa55 New Member

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    Can anyone tell me if the windows on the 2006 Prius are tinted? My Lexus has tinted rear and back windows that I really like. I test-drove a 2005 Prius a couple of months ago and can't for the life of me remember whether there was tinting. If not, is tinting an after-market option?

    (I apologize in advance if there is already a post on this).
     
    #1 lsa55, Nov 7, 2005
  2. efusco

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    Very lightly...not enough IMO...I think a darker tint looks great on the Prius.

    Also, the tiny bottom window on the hatch has a somewhat darker sort of amber tint.
     
    #2 efusco, Nov 7, 2005
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    There is this new '06 JDM option for the Prius' rear windows. Looks like all pre-cut to fit the panes perfectly. You can choose between Smoke & Clear tint.
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    But '06 JDM parts won't come out until some time in Dec.
     
    #3 Areometer, Nov 10, 2005
  4. nottagasguzzler

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    I learned a bit about window tinting tonight from the Accutint shop in downtown Seattle. They did a good job of installing the 3M paint protection kit for me. Nathan said that my 06 prius has a tinting of about 60% and that most of the requests are for a tinting of 15-20% (way darker). In Washington State 35% is legal, but doesn't look as cool!

    Nathan's running a discount through March of a Prius window tint for $250. He says the retail price is $299. I'm thinking about this but would like to see some comparison pics of different tint levels. Maybe there's a web site?

    (I posted pics of the clear bra on my new Barcelona Red on the clear bra thread)

    Cheers and happy solstice!
     
    #4 nottagasguzzler, Dec 22, 2005
  5. galaxee

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    tinting is always an aftermarket option :D

    just find a good shop and some quality tint. i have had tint since summer and love it.
     
    #5 galaxee, Dec 22, 2005
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    Has anyone had any troubles with navigation after they have tinted the windows with a flim that contains metal? The manual advises against tinting to prevent interference with the GPS. Comments?
     
    #6 DeCleaner, Dec 22, 2005
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    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    i don't have nav, but i got carbon-dyed tint and love it.

    most people don't have trouble with metal tint, from what i've seen here on PC.
     
    #7 galaxee, Dec 23, 2005
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    The metallic tints are typically regarded as the cheap tints of lower quality.

    I had my windows tinted at the dealership. They use a pretty decent tint, I would say it's a better quality than the average after market tint. Not sure what it costs as I had it thrown in as part of the deal. I am guessing about $300.
     
    #8 jayselle, Dec 23, 2005
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