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Tinting windows

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by billsmallwood, Jan 20, 2005.

  1. billsmallwood

    billsmallwood New Member

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    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!!
     
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    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.
     
    #2 richard schumacher, Jan 20, 2005
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    I've seen many a tinted Prius here in AZ - no problems whatsoever reported by the owners.
     
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    Maybe more people know how to do it right in Phoenix than in Dallas. That would be typical.
     
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    Mine was tinted last April....no problems....looks the same as the day they tinted it...
     
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    Did they tint the little triangle windows? That seems tough.
     
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    The triangle windows are usually tinted
     
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    How much? Anticipating geographic differences.
     
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    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.
     
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    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.
     
    #10 techogurl, Jan 23, 2005
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    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.
     
    #11 InTheWASide, Jan 23, 2005
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    Yep......$160 out the door for the total job......no trips back......perfect job.
     
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    The Prius manual mentions that the metal used in tinting windows may interfere with the GPS system.
     
    #13 Kablooie, Jan 23, 2005
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    but it doesn't
     
    #14 Ray Moore, Jan 23, 2005
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