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Suggestions for what window tint to get?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by mediahound, Sep 8, 2013.

  1. mediahound

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    I have an appointment with a good window tinter this Friday for my new Black Prius, and I'm looking for suggestions on what percentage I should get an also should I just get regular tint or ceramic?

    I was thinking 35% all the way around, including front sides because I generally like an even look, but I'm open to suggestions. :)
     
    #1 mediahound, Sep 8, 2013
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    Depends on State law. Our tint guy put [ceramic] 35% on. We love it!


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    35% on a black car would look nice.
     
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    Yeah, my last car (a Honda) was also Black and had 35% all around and I liked it, but it was some sort of metallized kind of tint so it was a bit too blue for my liking.

    I'm still leaning towards 35% all around on my Prius though.
     
    #4 mediahound, Sep 8, 2013
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    35% all around would be perfect. Do tint the rear lower hatch glass using the same 35% film to "black" it out. Looks especially good on black Prius.
     
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    Thanks, yep, planning on that ;)

    Question - a friend said you can tint the rear windshield a bit darker than the rest and it won't really look out of place. Should I consider doing that?

    How about the moonroof glass? It's factory tinted but will adding some tint film to it help anything?
     
    #6 mediahound, Sep 8, 2013
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    Your friend is correct. You can tint it even darker than 35% to "black" it out further and it'll look great.
     
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    Should I get a windshield strip of tint at the top?
     
    #8 mediahound, Sep 11, 2013
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