Window tint on 2013

My tint shop didn't tint that window for the same reason. Well, actually, they said it's because the window is plastic, which it isn't.

Yes, the color is kind of strange, kind of pinkish or something.

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I don't think my lower hatch window came tinted any darker than the rest of the car. Maybe, but I didn't notice.

The window tint shop tinted it however, the same shade as my rear windshield and I don't have a problem driving at night with it tinted.

 

I did not have mine tinted as the window is almost vertical. The question is, how much hot sun rays are going to come through this window when the sun would have to be a such a very low angle in the sky?

 

I have my windows done with 20% all around, and had them put 35% on the lower hatch window. It is a VERY close match to the others with 20%.

 

I just got my car tinted yesterday and I didn't get the lower hatch done. The rear windows are all at 5% and it actually helps not having the lower hatch tinted because I can see when backing up at night.

 

Any pics? I'd like to see how it looks without that part tinted and with it tinted lighter.

 

It just takes a lil getting used to seeing 2 different shades when looking at the rear view. From the outside it looks like they're the same shade.

 

I specifically did not tint mine. It's shaded pretty much by the spoiler anyway. Also, it would cause visibility problems. I have a long, narrow unlit driveway. Backing out would be a challange if that section was tinted.

 

Any change in radio reception after the the tint?

 

Mine are tinted top and bottom. I hate glare from headlights. The darker, the better, I say.

Why would radio reception be affected by tint?


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I have two Priuses, both with tinted windows. The 2010 does not have the lower hatch tinted, but the 2012 does have it tinted. I like it much better tinted. I plan on having the 2010 lower hatch tinted when I have time. I have no reception or visibility issues with the extra tint and it is much better when a car is following to have the tint there.

 

Mine are all tinted top and bottom , perfect match , no issues

 

Any recs re tinting? Cost, percentage/degree, etc.do not like having clear windows!

 

I had mine tinted with Pinnacle series for $349

 

No regrets cost $ 275
Check your state laws on tinting , I have a prescription from a doctor requiring tint due to eye troubles

 

Mine were done by the dealer. A popular option, so they put it on most every car they got. Worked fine since it met the max allowed by my state.

 

I went with Formula One Pinnacle for the new 2014 III - Florida legal for the front and back (30 & 15, respectively) and 50 for the windshield (not FL legal but REALLY cuts down on the heat). Looks great.

 

Factory VLTs are:
74% rear hatch upper
29% rear hatch lower

I put 35% tint on upper and 75% tint on lower for effective net VLTs of:
0.74 * 0.35 = 0.259 or 25.9% upper
0.29 * 0.75 = 0.218 or 21.8% lower

which is about as close as I could get to getting them to match.

Appearancewise, they look about the same in terms of visible light transmission to my eyes, when looking directly at the glass (perpendicularly to its plane). They still appear different due to angle of the pane + glare (or higher ratio of light being reflected off the upper due to angle), and particularly due to the slightly different color cast in the factory glass (green on the upper, and gray on the lower).

 

Most films have metal in them which causes the vehicle to be a shell.