Noob tint questions...

GlennS · 06-20-2006, 03:18 PM

Looking at getting my sedan tinted.

This place has "samples" on their web page:
Tint Master of Hartford (CT)

Question is, what's what, in looking at those?

Is 35% darker than 20% (I assume so).

What % would you recommend to a Royabl Blue car?

They quote $159 for a 2006 sedan, btw. One year warrenty.

<edit> Their site says:
"Madico energy control window film is our specialty."
(Ever hear of that stuff?)

Thank you,
-Glenn

**atruhondagrl** · 06-20-2006, 03:24 PM

The % is the amount of light filtered or let in. The lower the # the darker the tint. So 20% is darker.

$160 for a sedan? Not bad. I paid $175 for a coupe and all I got was 50% front 35% rear. VA law, now that i'm in PA I wanna go darker but it seems a waste.

Dark would look great on a royal blue.

jc21 · 06-20-2006, 04:01 PM

Always be careful on where you go. If I was you I'd go into the regional forums and ask around for a good tint shop near where you live.

There's a lot of horror stories about tint shops. When you find a good one it's like finding gold. In my town we got this tiny ass tint shop and it's kick ass. Needless to say there's always at least a months wait before you can get in. their kinda pricey too but they do a fantastic job.

Gurantee's aren't always the best thing to judge from. A lot of places hand out gurantees to get people in the door.

GlennS · 06-20-2006, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc21

If I was you I'd go into the regional forums and ask around for a good tint shop near where you live.

Done! :-)
Thanks,
-Glenn

GlennS · 06-21-2006, 04:12 PM

Found a good place in northern Connecticut...

As recommended by Acura of Avon (CT):

Car Team / Valley Auto Body
Park Road, Simsbury.
Ask for Doug.

Quoted me $189 + CT tax for a 2006 sedan.
Three year warrenty on the tints.

jc21 · 06-21-2006, 07:13 PM

well there ya go. $29 extra bucks but you know the place is good.

vi3tsi06 · 07-04-2006, 12:43 PM

got mine for 150 lifetime in reading pa. but i knew the people so they came in yesterday and did it. two hours but worth it.

civickid14 · 07-04-2006, 01:13 PM

5 is limo which is the darkest some places do 10 and 15 but 20 is very dark also 35 is on the lighter side but dark for some

chillen420 · 07-04-2006, 01:43 PM

they also have 0 and 2% but i would go with 5-15% i had 15% and loved it and that what im doing to my new civic. 15% all around and 30% on the front.

SIpimpin13 · 07-19-2006, 06:53 PM

tint=PIMP

peliROJO · 07-19-2006, 07:34 PM

Get 20% or 35%, whatever is the darkest allowed by law. But keep it the same shade all the way around. I think it looks bad to have darker rear windows than the front windows. And since you have the Sedan make sure they tint the little windows next to the side mirrors.

tallerthanu8807 · 08-10-2006, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlennS

Looking at getting my sedan tinted.

This place has "samples" on their web page:
Tint Master of Hartford (CT)

Question is, what's what, in looking at those?

Is 35% darker than 20% (I assume so).

What % would you recommend to a Royabl Blue car?

They quote $159 for a 2006 sedan, btw. One year warrenty.

<edit> Their site says:
"Madico energy control window film is our specialty."
(Ever hear of that stuff?)

Thank you,
-Glenn

Hey Glenn do you know what % tints are legal here in CT? Id like to get my coupe tinted eventually but I dont wanna get pulled over all the time because of having tints that are too dark.

pickle430 · 08-10-2006, 11:20 AM

wow i got mine tinted for 100 down here in houston

crazykid3437 · 08-10-2006, 12:23 PM

i dont think they care to much about it in cali i mean unless you get pulled over and a cap cant see in at all at night then maybe he will draw his gun or something, but its just a fix it ticket if you get caught, but im doing 35-50 % of the lumar type just sucks in ca you cant make the tint reflective at all

blck06si · 08-13-2006, 02:48 AM

a sedan should cost anywhere from 130-150 if you pay anymore then that your getting scammed.

I paid 100 bucks for my coupe and had the front visor done too. mine are 5%. :)

catchx34 · 08-13-2006, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blck06si

a sedan should cost anywhere from 130-150 if you pay anymore then that your getting scammed.

I paid 100 bucks for my coupe and had the front visor done too. mine are 5%. :)

Also depends on your location. I paid $145 for all windows plus strip. 20% tints. Just go somewhere that has lifetime warranty and does good jobs the first time around, e.g. no bubbles or other noticable blemishes.

mungethatdog · 08-13-2006, 04:47 AM

here are all the laws

http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html

**Nomar06** · 08-13-2006, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc21

well there ya go. $29 extra bucks but you know the place is good.

More expensive doesn't mean better. I got my Si done for $130 with lifetime warranty. I'm sure prices vary from place to place and how many places around town. I've had experince with the guy I went to, so I know he is good. Plus he does alot of residential and commercial tinting, so hes got alot of experience(20 years I think) Just ask some other people around town. I have always used a tint place that uses Sunguard Tint material. I heard it is really good material.

Tom1222 · 08-13-2006, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlennS

Looking at getting my sedan tinted.

This place has "samples" on their web page:
Tint Master of Hartford (CT)

Question is, what's what, in looking at those?

Is 35% darker than 20% (I assume so).

Actually, the lower the percentage the DARKER the tint. You don't want to go darker than 20%. Most states legal limit is 35% some let you have 30%. Personally I would go 20% which would look great and most places wont hassle you about it. Don't go anything lighter than 30%. Not worth it in my opinion. Don't go 5% either since you will have trouble seeing at night and the cops definitely will hassle you. It has that punk ricer look that really isn't cool anyway. 20% looks best which will still give you good visibility at night. If you worried about your state's legal limit go 30% Simple....

Tom1222 · 08-13-2006, 10:52 AM

Also I am not sure where your Antenna is but if it is in the rear window then you will loose AM reception if you use a Metallic type tint. Happened to my on my 06 Daytona Charger. If you are worried about that make sure and use a Ceramic based tint and not a Metallic.

06-20-2006, 03:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
GlennS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Connecticut Age: 54 Posts: 574 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Noob tint questions... Looking at getting my sedan tinted. This place has "samples" on their web page: Tint Master of Hartford (CT) Question is, what's what, in looking at those? Is 35% darker than 20% (I assume so). What % would you recommend to a Royabl Blue car? They quote $159 for a 2006 sedan, btw. One year warrenty. <edit> Their site says: "Madico energy control window film is our specialty." (Ever hear of that stuff?) Thank you, -Glenn Last edited by GlennS; 06-20-2006 at 03:30 PM.

06-20-2006, 03:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
atruhondagrl Kneel before Zod! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 23,969 General Zod iTrader: 23 / 100%	The % is the amount of light filtered or let in. The lower the # the darker the tint. So 20% is darker. $160 for a sedan? Not bad. I paid $175 for a coupe and all I got was 50% front 35% rear. VA law, now that i'm in PA I wanna go darker but it seems a waste. Dark would look great on a royal blue. __________________ Rise before zod. AWD is RWD with training wheels.

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jc21 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago/Lincoln Park Age: 23 Posts: 1,211 I Like Cheese iTrader: 2 / 100%	Always be careful on where you go. If I was you I'd go into the regional forums and ask around for a good tint shop near where you live. There's a lot of horror stories about tint shops. When you find a good one it's like finding gold. In my town we got this tiny ass tint shop and it's kick ass. Needless to say there's always at least a months wait before you can get in. their kinda pricey too but they do a fantastic job. Gurantee's aren't always the best thing to judge from. A lot of places hand out gurantees to get people in the door.

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GlennS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Connecticut Age: 54 Posts: 574 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Found a good place in northern Connecticut... As recommended by Acura of Avon (CT): Car Team / Valley Auto Body Park Road, Simsbury. Ask for Doug. Quoted me $189 + CT tax for a 2006 sedan. Three year warrenty on the tints.

06-21-2006, 07:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
jc21 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago/Lincoln Park Age: 23 Posts: 1,211 I Like Cheese iTrader: 2 / 100%	well there ya go. $29 extra bucks but you know the place is good.

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vi3tsi06 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CENTRAL PA YERR DIGGG? Posts: 127 Tu-Sean Phan iTrader: 1 / 100%	got mine for 150 lifetime in reading pa. but i knew the people so they came in yesterday and did it. two hours but worth it.

07-04-2006, 01:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
civickid14 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 20 Posts: 156 iTrader: 0 / 0%	5 is limo which is the darkest some places do 10 and 15 but 20 is very dark also 35 is on the lighter side but dark for some

07-04-2006, 01:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
chillen420 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 / 0%	they also have 0 and 2% but i would go with 5-15% i had 15% and loved it and that what im doing to my new civic. 15% all around and 30% on the front.

07-19-2006, 06:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
SIpimpin13 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yorkville, IL Posts: 1,265 iTrader: 0 / 0%	tint=PIMP

07-19-2006, 07:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
peliROJO Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: currently in Africa Age: 30 Posts: 1,234 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Get 20% or 35%, whatever is the darkest allowed by law. But keep it the same shade all the way around. I think it looks bad to have darker rear windows than the front windows. And since you have the Sedan make sure they tint the little windows next to the side mirrors.

08-10-2006, 11:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
pickle430 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 374 iTrader: 3 / 100%	wow i got mine tinted for 100 down here in houston

08-10-2006, 12:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
crazykid3437 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CA Age: 24 Posts: 233 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i dont think they care to much about it in cali i mean unless you get pulled over and a cap cant see in at all at night then maybe he will draw his gun or something, but its just a fix it ticket if you get caught, but im doing 35-50 % of the lumar type just sucks in ca you cant make the tint reflective at all

08-13-2006, 02:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
blck06si Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peoria, AZ Age: 23 Posts: 415 iTrader: 0 / 0%	a sedan should cost anywhere from 130-150 if you pay anymore then that your getting scammed. I paid 100 bucks for my coupe and had the front visor done too. mine are 5%. :)

08-13-2006, 04:47 AM	#17 (permalink)
mungethatdog Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 / 0%	here are all the laws http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html

08-13-2006, 10:52 AM	#20 (permalink)
Tom1222 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana USA Posts: 3,100 Tom Smith iTrader: 6 / 100%	Also I am not sure where your Antenna is but if it is in the rear window then you will loose AM reception if you use a Metallic type tint. Happened to my on my 06 Daytona Charger. If you are worried about that make sure and use a Ceramic based tint and not a Metallic.