I heard (somewhere) that tinting the windows on my Prius might be a problem. Has anyone heard anything about this? I live in Arizona and that is pretty much a necessity down here in the summer!!
Have you driven yours in a summer yet? I see a lot of crappy looking after-market window tinting in Dallas. I wouldn't get it unless there seemed to be no alternative. A Sunshade for the windshield and remembering to park facing *south* all the time is a lot cheaper.
I sprung for the good stuff and saw an immediate improvement in gas mileage on really hot days. Before I tinted the glass, the rear seat passenger could not get comfortable in the afternoon. I used Huper Optik in the darkest tint allowed. I payed 400 dollars and they did all but the front glass. It took a couple of weeks for the small water bubbles to disappear and now you can't tell it's tinted, except the AC runs less than it used to. I highly recommend this product.
I got Huper Optik as well. For the 50% which is almost clear with all the windows tinted excluding the front (so 9 windows), adjustments to my clear bra, the side moulding and door edge guards installed for a total of $450. In my case, I had them open just for me so the car was done in 2 hours.
Hey all. I tinted mine basically on day 1. (See "I have the coolest Prius Ever" Post) and there's been never a problem to report. LOVE the extra privacy and the added looks to my black #9 package. Be sure you get it done right. I love the company in Cali that did my tinting but upon the first job they didn't do the tiny windows in front of their main front windows. I came back and asked them to do 'em though. 20 min and $0 extra dollars later, all done. LOVE IT! I highly recommend tinting. No probs AT ALL.
