Window Tinting FAQ - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

tysonK · 2005-02-28, 07:43 PM

Well I know some people are interested in getting some window tinting done, fear the summer sun!

EDIT: My car(now totaled not by me)is the black sedan if you have been to the meets. I have 20% all around(the four side windows and rear window).

I had my tint for almost 2 years and I have never been pulled over for having it too dark. 20% is illegal in the front door windows, IIRC 35% is the limit.

I paid $180 cash at the place listed below. He did and awesome job. On my old NEON I had a $250 pro job, and this guy below did better work than Trimline on Greg St versus price not customer service. He did the job in about 1.5 hours. Be warned this is a one man operation and there may be a wait to get in.

Custom Window Tinting
Thomas Kang
2850G Wrondel Way
Reno NV
775-829-0707

MattR · 2005-02-28, 09:10 PM

Nice, that guy does nice work...Hey Tyson, I still owe you a new window for the "mishap"...I'll cover it if you want to get it re-done...

I need to get a tint strip put on my new windshield, I wonder if he'll do it for cheap.

tysonK · 2005-02-28, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Nice, that guy does nice work...Hey Tyson, I still owe you a new window for the "mishap"...I'll cover it if you want to get it re-done...

I need to get a tint strip put on my new windshield, I wonder if he'll do it for cheap.

Ha I totally forgot about that, I think I hit him up this summer to put a strip on my new windshield also.

dknv · 2005-03-01, 10:12 AM

And, keep in mind that some window tinting can lower the effectiveness of a radar detector - if that's important to you.

Evo Mike · 2005-03-01, 10:16 AM

what about tinting the front window.. I just saw my friends IS300 back home (went home for the weekend for a rifle match) and he has 5% all around and 50% tint on the front. the front tint makes the car (which is black) look cool. Was wondering what you guys thought of doing the front window..

MattR · 2005-03-01, 10:18 AM

I think front tint is nice, really helps darken the inside of the car, I haven't seen a lot of people do that around here though. If I lived in Phoenix, I'd tint the front like 20%

Ricochet · 2005-03-01, 11:50 AM

he did my evo and man it is a very clean job!!!! I would recommend him in a heartbeat

I also previously went to trimline also, and they were like $280 for the same thing, but man he works like a mad man.

sperry · 2005-03-01, 01:27 PM

That's the same guy that did my semi-metalic 35% all around for $200.

LetItRev · 2005-03-01, 08:34 PM

Now I know where I'm going. Thanks for the insight everyone.

tysonK · 2005-03-01, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LetItRev

Now I know where I'm going. Thanks for the insight everyone.

It's what we do.

Weasel 22 · 2005-03-02, 06:56 PM

Im pondering the tint thingy..yet I worry I'll lose the bronze tint effect that my SVX has..if I do decide to get it done Ill go with Tyson's ref

Nick Koan · 2005-03-03, 10:18 AM

You know if he does rockblocker or clearbra too?

tysonK · 2005-03-03, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

You know if he does rockblocker or clearbra too?

Nah he's strictly t i n t.

he's a p i m p.

Duckie · 2005-03-03, 09:57 PM

So whats the legal limit on the windshield?

Duckie · 2005-03-03, 09:57 PM

Double post that didnt show for me until today...*sigh* when will my bad connection cease to amaze me?

Kevin M · 2005-03-03, 10:10 PM

Tint strip at the top, no limit on how dark.

Duckie · 2005-03-05, 01:40 AM

How big can the strip be...cause id make it the whole windshield >_> heh

sti deede · 2005-03-05, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duckie

How big can the strip be...cause id make it the whole windshield >_> heh

Nice. I think probably around 8-10" max.
I always wanted to do a light mirror tint on my windshield to keep the heat out. I've seen minivans that come with it stock.

MikeSTI · 2005-03-05, 09:47 AM

more like 6" max top and bottom

Weasel 22 · 2005-03-05, 10:58 AM

Ill wait to see duckies, and see if I like it

ScottyS · 2005-03-23, 12:56 PM

Made my appt! Middle of April, but that's 'cause I'll be in-n-out of town during the next few weeks. This guy sounds super-busy, but pretty professional.

ScottyS · 2005-04-12, 09:16 AM

Thomas did mine yesterday. Looks to be very quality --- I got the 5yr material (he said it was a little thicker) for $18 more. Total for the wagon was ~$185. I'll take some pics when I wash the sucker.

Kevin M · 2005-04-12, 12:10 PM

Is that 5 windows or 7?

ScottyS · 2005-04-12, 12:37 PM

7 windows!

ScottyS · 2005-04-13, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Is that 5 windows or 7?

Waddya think? Pretty reasonable I thought.

2005-02-28, 07:43 PM	#1
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	Window Tinting FAQ Well I know some people are interested in getting some window tinting done, fear the summer sun! EDIT: My car(now totaled not by me)is the black sedan if you have been to the meets. I have 20% all around(the four side windows and rear window). I had my tint for almost 2 years and I have never been pulled over for having it too dark. 20% is illegal in the front door windows, IIRC 35% is the limit. I paid $180 cash at the place listed below. He did and awesome job. On my old NEON I had a $250 pro job, and this guy below did better work than Trimline on Greg St versus price not customer service. He did the job in about 1.5 hours. Be warned this is a one man operation and there may be a wait to get in. Custom Window Tinting Thomas Kang 2850G Wrondel Way Reno NV 775-829-0707 __________________ Anjali? Anjali? Last edited by tysonK; 2007-09-24 at 04:42 PM.

2005-02-28, 09:10 PM	#2
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Nice, that guy does nice work...Hey Tyson, I still owe you a new window for the "mishap"...I'll cover it if you want to get it re-done... I need to get a tint strip put on my new windshield, I wonder if he'll do it for cheap. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-03-01, 10:16 AM	#5
Evo Mike EJ251 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 513	what about tinting the front window.. I just saw my friends IS300 back home (went home for the weekend for a rifle match) and he has 5% all around and 50% tint on the front. the front tint makes the car (which is black) look cool. Was wondering what you guys thought of doing the front window.. __________________ I Can't Believe My Friends.... Drive WRX's....

2005-03-01, 10:18 AM	#6
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I think front tint is nice, really helps darken the inside of the car, I haven't seen a lot of people do that around here though. If I lived in Phoenix, I'd tint the front like 20% __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-03-01, 11:50 AM	#7
Ricochet EJ18 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 26	he did my evo and man it is a very clean job!!!! I would recommend him in a heartbeat I also previously went to trimline also, and they were like $280 for the same thing, but man he works like a mad man. __________________ 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Subaru Impreza

2005-03-01, 10:12 AM	#4
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	And, keep in mind that some window tinting can lower the effectiveness of a radar detector - if that's important to you.

2005-03-01, 01:27 PM	#8
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	That's the same guy that did my semi-metalic 35% all around for $200. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2005-03-01, 08:34 PM	#9
LetItRev R.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 501 Car: 2004 WRX	Now I know where I'm going. Thanks for the insight everyone.

2005-03-02, 06:56 PM	#11
Weasel 22 EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Purgatory (Reno/Sparks) Posts: 118	Im pondering the tint thingy..yet I worry I'll lose the bronze tint effect that my SVX has..if I do decide to get it done Ill go with Tyson's ref __________________ Shawn 92 Subaru SVX LS-L 'Asuka' Professional Box Jockey/JcP 'lifer' SVX (Subaru Vehicle X)...no matter how far a jackass travels..it won't come back a horse

2005-03-03, 10:18 AM	#12
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	You know if he does rockblocker or clearbra too? __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-03-03, 09:57 PM	#14
Duckie EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 309	So whats the legal limit on the windshield? __________________ quack

2005-03-03, 10:10 PM	#16
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Tint strip at the top, no limit on how dark. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-03-05, 01:40 AM	#17
Duckie EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 309	How big can the strip be...cause id make it the whole windshield >_> heh __________________ quack

2005-03-05, 09:47 AM	#19
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	more like 6" max top and bottom __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2005-03-05, 10:58 AM	#20
Weasel 22 EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Purgatory (Reno/Sparks) Posts: 118	Ill wait to see duckies, and see if I like it __________________ Shawn 92 Subaru SVX LS-L 'Asuka' Professional Box Jockey/JcP 'lifer' SVX (Subaru Vehicle X)...no matter how far a jackass travels..it won't come back a horse

2005-03-23, 12:56 PM	#21
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Made my appt! Middle of April, but that's 'cause I'll be in-n-out of town during the next few weeks. This guy sounds super-busy, but pretty professional. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2005-04-12, 09:16 AM	#22
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Thomas did mine yesterday. Looks to be very quality --- I got the 5yr material (he said it was a little thicker) for $18 more. Total for the wagon was ~$185. I'll take some pics when I wash the sucker. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2005-04-12, 12:10 PM	#23
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Is that 5 windows or 7? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-04-12, 12:37 PM	#24
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	7 windows! __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

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