Any of you get your windows tinted yet?

molamann · 01-14-2009, 01:03 AM

For those of you in Cali, can I get away with getting <50% done as opposed to the legal 70%? 70% just seems like a waste of money :<

Also, is it true the tint films made of metallic will interfere with GPS, radio, etc? Someone mentioned I should go with ceramic films but those are expensive as f*ck.

wj4 · 01-14-2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by molamann

For those of you in Cali, can I get away with getting <50% done as opposed to the legal 70%? 70% just seems like a waste of money :<

Also, is it true the tint films made of metallic will interfere with GPS, radio, etc? Someone mentioned I should go with ceramic films but those are expensive as f*ck.

It all depends on your luck, man. I'm in SoCal and all of my cars have got tinted. My first car had limo tint (5%) all the way around. My 2nd car had 35% on the front windows and 5% in the rear. My current car has 35% all the way around.

The reason I changed the percentage is because I kinda grew up for lack of better words. I thought it was cool to have limo tint so no one can see inside the car. The catch 22 is that it was extremely hard for me to drive at night in areas with low to no lighting.

I've never got pulled over in any of those cars for a tint ticket. But a friend of mine has, and his car has 35% all around.

I've never got ceramic tint, just the regular ones. I always go to the same shop and pay $140 for a coupe and $150 for a sedan. All 3 cars had either XM or Sirius radio and it never interfered with that. And my current car has GPS and it has never interfered with that as well.

I'm also thinking about a clear bra for the Z because driving on the 5 freeway behind numerous trucks suck really bad. Getting rocks and such flung at your car is not cool. But I'm still indecisive. I've read threads on other forums that they have had their clear bra yellow prematurely, even though I believe the 3M has a 5 year warranty.

I'll keep checking for other members who got theirs installed first.

zsport1 · 01-14-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Educ8r

I noticed today in the corner of my window that the tint is peeling, I'm sure this is due to the installer and not the window automatically going up and down. I don't feel like taking it back to them, so I'm going to cut the small piece off, it's not noticeable.

I'm on the fence regarding the clear bra, the guys that tinted my windows showed me an example of a clear bra on a Camry. It looked ok. Post pics when you get yours done.

I have limo tint on the back window. It really helps, especially when the idiots with the trucks/suv's that stand 6 feet off the ground pull up 2 inches behind you.

The strip on the windshield helps a great deal also.

That looks nice. Red with dark windows

shumby · 01-14-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

For those of you in Cali, can I get away with getting <50% done as opposed to the legal 70%? 70% just seems like a waste of money :<

Also, is it true the tint films made of metallic will interfere with GPS, radio, etc? Someone mentioned I should go with ceramic films but those are expensive as f*ck.

GPS and XM will not be affected from any tint you do because the antenna in on the roof.

WShade · 01-14-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

Someone mentioned I should go with ceramic films but those are expensive as f*ck.

Just my opinion, spend the money. Since having it now I will never spend my money on anything else.

AK370Z · 01-14-2009, 11:50 PM

I have this brand in my Z. They are one of the best LLumar Automotive Window Films and Window Tinting

Here's their FAQ section. Maybe it'll answer some of your questions

CPFilms Press Kit - Frequently Asked Quesitons

tkindred · 01-14-2009, 11:53 PM

Educ8r, Your car looks very nice. Can I post these photos on another forum?

wj4 · 01-15-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by shumby

GPS and XM will not be affected from any tint you do because the antenna in on the roof.

I'd like to add that on my Evo, we had to install the XM transmitter ourselves to an aftermarket head unit and the antenna was placed on the rear deck, right by the rear windshield that had 5% tint. I've never had any issues getting signal.

shiftmx05 · 01-31-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

It should be fine. Actually it's 72 hours that you can't roll the window down BUT since our Z drops down every time you open the door, I let it dry extra 2 days. I didn't pull my windows down for 5 days straight. There is a great shop here in PA called "Shades of Gray". They are young and car enthusiast people. Me and my friend's 135i was done the same day. Also, do some research before getting your tint done. Get the best quality film with lifetime warranty. Good luck.

Oh also, don't forget to grab a piece of plastic or hard paper and tape it over your window buttons. Your hands will automatically go to roll the window down. This will prevent accidents.

Here's their GAllery Shades Of Gray Window Tinting - Gallery

What does everyone mean when the say the windows drop down everytime you open the door? Thanks

WShade · 01-31-2009, 08:43 PM

From the manual:
Automatic adjusting function
CAUTION
When the battery cable is removed from the battery terminal, do not close either of the front doors. The automatic window adjusting function will not work and the side roof panel may be damaged.

The power window has an automatic adjusting function. When the door is being opened, the window is automatically lowered slightly to avoid contact between the window and the side roof panel. When the door is closed, the window is automatically raised slightly. While the automatic adjusting function does not work, the window will be controlled as follows:
. When the door is opened, the window
lowers for approximately 2 seconds.
. While the door is open, the window cannot
be raised.

ctzn · 01-31-2009, 08:56 PM

I may have a problem with this being that I have to roll my window down to open the gate of my garage (fob entrance). I will have to speak with someone about this when I get the clear bra done.

WShade · 01-31-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ctzn

I may have a problem with this being that I have to roll my window down to open the gate of my garage (fob entrance). I will have to speak with someone about this when I get the clear bra done.

I dont get it?

Pushing_Tin · 01-31-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ctzn

I may have a problem with this being that I have to roll my window down to open the gate of my garage (fob entrance). I will have to speak with someone about this when I get the clear bra done.

I have to swipe my ID badge when I come into work. For several days I just opened the door to swipe it. The slight cracking of the window will not harm the tint. But I did have my car tinted on my day off so it would have longer to dry.

WShade · 01-31-2009, 11:54 PM

That mojito must have been too much for me

I didn't know what he was talking about

I am going to bed

ctzn · 02-01-2009, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I have to swipe my ID badge when I come into work. For several days I just opened the door to swipe it. The slight cracking of the window will not harm the tint. But I did have my car tinted on my day off so it would have longer to dry.

Yeah I may do it during the week when I don't drive it and just open the door to swipe the fob.

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WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 188	From the manual: Automatic adjusting function CAUTION When the battery cable is removed from the battery terminal, do not close either of the front doors. The automatic window adjusting function will not work and the side roof panel may be damaged. The power window has an automatic adjusting function. When the door is being opened, the window is automatically lowered slightly to avoid contact between the window and the side roof panel. When the door is closed, the window is automatically raised slightly. While the automatic adjusting function does not work, the window will be controlled as follows: . When the door is opened, the window lowers for approximately 2 seconds. . While the door is open, the window cannot be raised. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400 Last edited by WShade; 01-31-2009 at 09:03 PM.

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WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 188	That mojito must have been too much for me I didn't know what he was talking about I am going to bed __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

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molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	For those of you in Cali, can I get away with getting <50% done as opposed to the legal 70%? 70% just seems like a waste of money :< Also, is it true the tint films made of metallic will interfere with GPS, radio, etc? Someone mentioned I should go with ceramic films but those are expensive as f*ck.

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tkindred Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: california Posts: 30 Drives: 240z Rep Power: 17	Educ8r, Your car looks very nice. Can I post these photos on another forum?

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ctzn inquisitive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Back in Midwest, StL Posts: 384 Drives: G35 Rep Power: 17	I may have a problem with this being that I have to roll my window down to open the gate of my garage (fob entrance). I will have to speak with someone about this when I get the clear bra done.