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Window tinting in Northern California

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by clerksx, Jun 26, 2013.

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  1. Nel

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    Unlikely to fix it but should be a bit better. A 7am sun is pretty low

    Galaxy Nexus ? 2
     
    #21 Nel, Jun 28, 2013
  2. CraigB

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    Unfortunately the answer is no. Even with the 20% on the front driver/passenger door the glare is a pain. It's a little more manageable than without tint, but it's there. Maybe get a nite job? :p
     
    #22 CraigB, Jun 28, 2013
  3. mmmodem

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    Turn contrast all the way to the left and brightness all the way to the right. I no longer complain about the touchscreen. No need to adjust for nighttime either. This should've been default setting from the factory.
     
    #23 mmmodem, Jun 28, 2013
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  4. ztanos

    ztanos All-around Geek!

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    I have only ever had issues with my Nav screen when driving in the evenings and I have my headlights on with the dash brightness not all the way up. As soon as I bring it up, I don't have an issue anymore. I have 42% on all 5.
     
    #24 ztanos, Jun 28, 2013
  5. ChinchillaGirl

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    Thank you- I will be trying that, and will likely still get some tinting when budget permits. Probably already too late for this season of heat...
     
    #25 ChinchillaGirl, Jun 28, 2013
  6. TheyCmeNow

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    #26 TheyCmeNow, Jul 2, 2013
  7. ChinchillaGirl

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    This really worked well! Thank you!
     
    #27 ChinchillaGirl, Jul 2, 2013
  8. The Critic

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    If you are going to do tint your car, use a quality ceramic film with high heat rejection properties. Dyed films, which are commonly used in $200-$300 tint jobs, provide minimal heat rejection.

    Research "Huper Optik Ceramic Tint" and "Formula One Pinnacle ceramic tint." Automall Tint Specialists in Fremont is where I had my car tinted with Huper Optik. Matt at Rocky Mountain in Livermore is a great tinter and is the only Formula One dealer in this area.
     
    #28 The Critic, Jul 4, 2013
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  9. prius_speed

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    Got my Prius done there two weeks ago...awesome job. 35% all around. I doubt a cop is going to get too excited about a prius... also got paint protection film done at the same time.
     
    #29 prius_speed, Jul 4, 2013
  10. Larry Greenwald

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    Who does this in the San Diego area?
     
    #30 Larry Greenwald, Jul 6, 2013
  11. SwhitePC

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    finfjust got my tifinaFinally got my tint done
    35% in front and 5% in back
     
    #31 SwhitePC, Jul 6, 2013
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    Anybody know of a good place to get tinting in the dc and baltimore area?

    SCH-I535 ? 4 Beta
     
    #32 koipond, Jul 7, 2013
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    Not sure. Sorry.


    iPhone ?
     
    #33 The Critic, Jul 8, 2013
  14. prius_speed

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    Yelp.com is your friend here.
     
    #34 prius_speed, Jul 9, 2013
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    I got: 5% rear windows
    35% front windows
    NorCal pro tint shop pd $250
    Bumper Prius Applique included








    2013 silverP2 10/31/2013


    Jesus Saves
     
    #35 Psalms91, Nov 5, 2013
  16. Larry Greenwald

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    Got mine done at Tint World (on Miramar Rd, just east of I-805). Got Suntek Ultimate 65 all around (9 windows) for $200. That was four months ago as I post this. Still looks good.
     
    #36 Larry Greenwald, Nov 6, 2013
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