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window tinting 2008 update questions

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by kazie60, Mar 30, 2008.

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  1. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    we've got suntek on our car- i like it. the lifetime warranty is nice too.
     
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    Don't forget to post pic's when complete! It'll likely look cool against that nice blue paint job.
     
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    I just put 20% all around including the small glass on the hatch, I think it looks very nice. I opted for the high end film, scratch resistant and will not interfere with electronics.
     
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  4. kazie60

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    Well I did it!! Thanks to all of you for your help!! I got 35% tinting all around but I didn't do the back up camera window which seems to already have a pink tint to it. I got non-metallic so it wouldn't interfere with my XM satallite radio or the nav. system. I also added a 6 inch strip along the top of the front window.

    So far I think I made a good choice. Clearly this will help with the blinding sun and heat of summer. I like the uniform look that I wouldn't get if I had made it 50/35 instead.

    I also got Venture Shield on my hood, bumpers, lights, door edges and top of my spoiler. This is a thin plastic that protects the paint from road stones and nicks. It has a lifetime protection warantee. It will help keep the car looking good. Right now it looks fabulous!!!!! I have mud guards and side mouldings sitting here waiting for someone to install them.

    I will take pictures when and if winter ever lets up here! Another cold and cloudy day.
     
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    I got my windows tinted today (20% all the way around) not the little window by the camera but with so many windows on a prius it looks lighter than that..I took these pics but it was raining so I will take a few more when it clears up..I think it helps the looks alot...
     

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    Are you getting this done at the Toyota dealership in your area? I'm very interested in doing the same.
     
    #46 gypsyheartbeat, Apr 17, 2008
  7. kazie60

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    No. Look in the yellow pages for window tinting. Toyota hires someone to come in and they always charge you more for everything than if you would have it done elsewhere. I just drove my new car to MS and the sun glaring in the front windshield is bright. I would recommend tinting about 12" down from the top of the window. That helps a lot. I wish I would have gone darker than 35%. It helps you see better when the sun isn't blinding you.
     
    #47 kazie60, Apr 18, 2008
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    kazie60: do you have any pictures of your tinted spectra blue?
     
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    I have been traveling so haven't taken any yet. I will try to do next week when I am home. I would hope the snow will be gone in WI!!
     
    #49 kazie60, Apr 18, 2008
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