danz75 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I'm trying to decide if I should tint my windows on my OBW These are the positive things I've heard so far. -Cooler in summer, less load on A/C -upholstry does not fade as quickly(I thought the windows already have UV blockers) -more privacy Any other opinions? I've gotten quotes from the Seattle/Lynnwood/Everett area from $270 to $360. Seems like each shop uses a different brand/type film. They all offer lifetime warranty. Is this a good price range and what type of film is recommended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Coming from the Phoenix area it was really a necessity. I now live in the Seattle area. I am a big fan of tint and recommend it. I remember paying around $200 at the subaru dealership when i bought the car new a year ago. I recently purchased another car in the N.W. and the tint cost me $250 (had it done in Phoenix on a trip). Find a reputable tint shop that has a good track record. If you need to check the BBB. good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersubaru Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I thought 3M along with a good installer plus lifetime warranty was the only way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danz75 Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 I thought 3M along with a good installer plus lifetime warranty was the only way to go I thought so too but I find that there are very few dealers that use 3M film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danz75 Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 Coming from the Phoenix area it was really a necessity. I now live in the Seattle area. I am a big fan of tint and recommend it. I remember paying around $200 at the subaru dealership when i bought the car new a year ago. I recently purchased another car in the N.W. and the tint cost me $250 (had it done in Phoenix on a trip). Find a reputable tint shop that has a good track record. If you need to check the BBB. good luck! Was yours a wagon or sedan? How dark did you go? Was it lighter on the front windows and darker on the rears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virrdog Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I'm trying to decide if I should tint my windows on my OBWThese are the positive things I've heard so far. -Cooler in summer, less load on A/C -upholstry does not fade as quickly(I thought the windows already have UV blockers) -more privacy Any other opinions? I've gotten quotes from the Seattle/Lynnwood/Everett area from $270 to $360. Seems like each shop uses a different brand/type film. They all offer lifetime warranty. Is this a good price range and what type of film is recommended? Don't forget it makes the car look MUCH better. Make sure you go ahead and get the "premium" metallic tint. It does a much better job of actually reflecting the sun's rays instead of just absorbing them. Cheap tint is essentially dyed saran wrap. The good stuff has actual metal fibers that do the reflecting. Only downside is it hurts reception if you have the radio antenna built into a window and it might knock down cell phone reception a touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkiller Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 i had my 93 legacy wgn done in auburn for about $200, was diamond tint which i understand is pretty good stuff, but, dont go to dark on the rear hatch like i did...cant see a &^*^*& thing when i back up..got some halogen backup lights and that helped but i think i am to mount a mini fog light next to the license plate and wire it into the reverse lights, THAT should brighten up things a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Check local laws and see how much tint is allowed. Too much tint, and get in the wrong neighboorhood and you can be a cop magnet. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdeadhead Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 i say go for it. i got my obw done 5 days after i bought it. got the back 5 done as dark as i could... i think i have pics up. guy was 3m licensed, lifetime warranty and it cost me all of 150 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danz75 Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Check local laws and see how much tint is allowed. Too much tint, and get in the wrong neighboorhood and you can be a cop magnet. nipper I did. 35% all around for cars. any for back windows and rear for MPVs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I had my RX tinted a few months back and asked about the colored tint. They said they wont use it because it fades after a couple of years. I dont know if this includes the metallic tint or not. I went legal on the doors and dark in the back. Cost me $240 total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123c Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I hate window tint, I have problems seeing through it. From now on I am avoiding all vehicles with window tint, since it's a pain to remove it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danz75 Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 I had my RX tinted a few months back and asked about the colored tint. They said they wont use it because it fades after a couple of years. I dont know if this includes the metallic tint or not. I went legal on the doors and dark in the back. Cost me $240 total. Who did you do it through? I probably won't go too dark but I primarily want it so that it'll block the heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eryque Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Seems like every time I see a car with aftermarket window tint it had a gillion bubbles in it and was pulling away from the glass. Is that usually a problem, or is it just bad workmanship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Seems like every time I see a car with aftermarket window tint it had a gillion bubbles in it and was pulling away from the glass. Is that usually a problem, or is it just bad workmanship? Its because it wasnt done professionaly. It takes skill and the right tools to do it. danz, I got mine at X Treme Sound in Puyallup. Save your gas money and find a place up by you, there should be several places that can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danz75 Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 Its because it wasnt done professionaly. It takes skill and the right tools to do it. danz, I got mine at X Treme Sound in Puyallup. Save your gas money and find a place up by you, there should be several places that can do it. I've called around and got quotes anywhere from $265 to $370. Problem is that they all use different brand of films. Some ceramic, some metallic, some neither. I will probably stay away from metallic since it interferes with radio, nav etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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