tint question

galaxygray06 · 08-23-2008, 07:25 PM

Just a quick question.. I have what looks to be a dark dealership tint on the rear doors and rear windshield. I want to get the to front windows tinted as well but I dont want two different shades. How do I match the two up if its possible??

darkdan · 08-23-2008, 08:15 PM

A reputable shop should have a meter. A good installer should be able to tell by sight.

If you bought your car from the dealer and had them tint it, they should have included a manufacturer's warranty card stating the film used. Otherwise, call the dealer.

Shade can easily be duplicated. However, without knowing the specific film used there could be a slight color difference (even brand/line is a different color).

arrivalanche · 08-23-2008, 08:17 PM

you just have to take it by a tint shop. there is not just a way to tell unless you work at a shop and can tell just by looking at it. we still sometimes have to take a piece out to the car and compare just to be sure. chances are its 20% though. most dealers wont sell a car that has anything any darker than that.

galaxygray06 · 08-24-2008, 12:58 AM

awesome, sounds great. ill have a shop check it out

08-23-2008, 07:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
galaxygray06 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Arcadia/Whittier Ca. (626) Posts: 237 Joey W iTrader: 2 / 100%	tint question Just a quick question.. I have what looks to be a dark dealership tint on the rear doors and rear windshield. I want to get the to front windows tinted as well but I dont want two different shades. How do I match the two up if its possible??

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08-23-2008, 08:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
darkdan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 967 Dan iTrader: 0 / 0%	A reputable shop should have a meter. A good installer should be able to tell by sight. If you bought your car from the dealer and had them tint it, they should have included a manufacturer's warranty card stating the film used. Otherwise, call the dealer. Shade can easily be duplicated. However, without knowing the specific film used there could be a slight color difference (even brand/line is a different color).

08-23-2008, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
arrivalanche Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA Posts: 667 12v guru iTrader: 0 / 0%	you just have to take it by a tint shop. there is not just a way to tell unless you work at a shop and can tell just by looking at it. we still sometimes have to take a piece out to the car and compare just to be sure. chances are its 20% though. most dealers wont sell a car that has anything any darker than that.

08-24-2008, 12:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
galaxygray06 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Arcadia/Whittier Ca. (626) Posts: 237 Joey W iTrader: 2 / 100%	awesome, sounds great. ill have a shop check it out