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Tint, Wrap and Paint Suggestions

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by The Count, May 13, 2013.

  1. The Count

    The Count Junior Member

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    Any suggestions for vendors? Looking to:

    -Tint my windows
    -Wrap my roof
    -Paint my stock V rims

    Tint would be the first priority, hopefully this weekend. Besides vendors, any suggestions on material to be used? I'm a cherry at this so any info/insight is appreciated.
     
    #1 The Count, May 13, 2013
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    You should probably let us know where you live and how far you're willing to drive.
     
    #2 Bullet Salvador, May 13, 2013
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    DP Tint in Tustin, CA ask for Ken Luna. Tell him Bobby sent you.
     
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  4. The Count

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    Stay in South Gate, CA...work in El Segundo. Willing to drive throughout the LA Metro area for a highly recommended vendor.

    FishCandy,
    Appreciate the response, will follow up.
     
    #4 The Count, May 13, 2013
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    I got medium ceramic tint all the way around. Its perfect, not too dark not too light...
     
    #5 FishCandy, May 14, 2013
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    I got limo tint (3-5%) in the rear and 50% in the front. I would shop around your area and give them competing prices. Often they price match. To get yourself a baseline in service make sure to read them on Yelp. =]
     
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    Thanks for the input!
     
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    I have 30% black tints on mine. While not exactly legal here in VA, the cops have better things to do around here.
    What exactly are you going to paint your rims to? Here is what I have done with mine so far.

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    #9 chinito77, May 20, 2013
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    Folks, forgot to update with Photos! Went with Danny @ Auto Tint Specialist in HB. Ended up with Greystone at 15% all around (minus windshield). Had no issues until I took a trip up north to the Lompoc area where I got pulled over. In any case, Danny got the front window tints pulled and heading over tomorrow to slap them back on. If your in SoCal, hit them up!

    Yelp review - Manuel I. IMAG0099.jpg
     

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    I'm in VA too and our police pull cars for tint all the time. I've got a 2013 red, too. Your looks good. Are they just the stock wheels?
     
    #11 wbray123, Aug 24, 2013
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    I haven't looked at the stock wheels under the plastic, but on second look they appear to be different.
     
    #12 wbray123, Aug 24, 2013
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    They're the Prius Plus wheels.
     
    #13 32kcolors, Aug 25, 2013
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    Wbray123, The wheels are a Toyota option which you can buy alone or part of the Prius Performance package.
     
    #14 chinito77, Sep 2, 2013
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