Window Tinting
05-06-2008, 09:51 PM
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Does anyone have any recommendations for what kind of tint to get? (and a installer in Arizona)
I might be returning to Europe so I need the option to potentially remove the tint from the front windows.
I've seen a bit about the "ceramic tint" but I haven't seen too many places that do the install.
I might be returning to Europe so I need the option to potentially remove the tint from the front windows.
I've seen a bit about the "ceramic tint" but I haven't seen too many places that do the install.
05-06-2008, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by cpiskai' post='575626' date='May 6 2008, 10:51 PM
Does anyone have any recommendations for what kind of tint to get? (and a installer in Arizona)
I might be returning to Europe so I need the option to potentially remove the tint from the front windows.
I've seen a bit about the "ceramic tint" but I haven't seen too many places that do the install.
I might be returning to Europe so I need the option to potentially remove the tint from the front windows.
I've seen a bit about the "ceramic tint" but I haven't seen too many places that do the install.
05-07-2008, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by leggomysakyo' post='575643' date='May 6 2008, 11:15 PM
get formula one tint. i think the premier tint is thier best product and its ceramic. go to formula one's website and look for an authorized dealer in your area.. that's probably the best way to find a good installer.... its pricier than most but uts a quality product. I have it on My Denali, and it seems to be cooler than in my E60. Both cars are black too. I'm gonna eventually switch my tint on my BMW..
05-07-2008, 06:27 AM
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My Ride: '06 Porsche Cayman S. Black on Black with Black tint. Sport (thicker) steering wheel, Heated Sport Seats, OEM Short Shifter, Clear Engine Cover.
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[u]2000 Z3 Coupe 2.8, Topaz Blue, Black Leather, Walnut Trim[/u]
Koni Adjustable's w/ Racing Dynamics springs (1.75" drop), UUC LTW FW, E39 M5 Clutch, Wilwood Big Brakes, UUC Motorworks SSK, Rogue Engineering Big Boy Clutch Stop, Rogue Engineering Pulleys, EuroSport CF CAI, Sharked, Hawk HP+ Pads, Hamman Side Outlet Vents, ACS Type 3 18"s(replica) and 1000w pumping through a JL10W6[/b]
Thanks for the advice guys!
05-07-2008, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by xoeightx' post='575687' date='May 7 2008, 01:16 AM
premier tint isn't ceramic. go with the pinnacle series which is ceramic. i just got mine done 2 weeks ago and its great. the set-up i went with is 50% front windshield, 35% sides, and 15% rear window and its perfect
05-09-2008, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by leggomysakyo' post='575797' date='May 7 2008, 07:32 AM
You're right Pinnacle is the good stuff!! thanks for the correction! Any problems with the poe poe because of the tint on your front windshield??
if you're in the so cal area, this is where i got my tint done. Talk to Jim he is the owner and does great work and has the best prices. tell him Danny with the Black 5 series sent you and he will take care of you.
Astro Eclipse
310 E. Orangethorpe Avenue, Ste. B
Placentia, CA 92870
Phone: 714-528-3528
i lucky havent had any trouble with the front windshield yet, and hopefully i dont run into any *knocks on wood*
05-10-2008, 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by paul1994' post='577667' date='May 10 2008, 01:01 AM
i just got qouted around $500 to do the pinnacle tint is that about right?
05-12-2008, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by xoeightx' post='577710' date='May 10 2008, 07:39 AM
was that for all 6 windows? if so then that's a good deal. if its only 5 then that's on the high side. I paid 530 for all six windows and it wouldve been 355 with out the front windshield which is a very good deal.
Thanks. I will call today to see if that included all six windows.
05-12-2008, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by paul1994' post='578733' date='May 12 2008, 11:19 AM
I was assuming it was a tint for 5 windows, i will verify if that is correct. I am also assuming that the 6th window you are reffering to is the windshield and if so what tint precentage tint did you use (10%, 15%,..etc)
Thanks. I will call today to see if that included all six windows.
Thanks. I will call today to see if that included all six windows.
I would not recommend tinting the front windshield at all. You may not get a ticket, but there is NO state that allows front windshield tint other than the factory tint at the top of the windshield. If you get into an accident, regardless if it was your fault or not, and they see that you have tint on your windshield, you are going to be very very sorry.