Window Tinting FAQ - Page 3 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Duckie · 2005-06-05, 11:17 PM

Trimline did mine, 360 for high quality material 35, then 15 for the rest. (that included a windshield strip). That also includes tax. Turned out wonderful, no pics yet.

left footed whooten · 2007-03-13, 09:39 AM

Bump this sucker up, got me an appt for 4/3, maybe sooner. Good guy.

eggeegg · 2007-03-13, 10:39 AM

when i bought my car, the windows were already tinted so i don't know how much they were tinted. the only problem i have with it is at night when street lights aren't present, i can't really see what's to the left of me when i make left hand turns. i never really understood why too dark tint was illegal. i thought it was just to help mr. police man profile you.

left footed whooten · 2007-03-13, 12:03 PM

I would't want it in the front windows too dark because I like to be able to see the driver and have other drivers see me. May not do the fronts at all.

sperry · 2007-03-13, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by left footed whooten

I would't want it in the front windows too dark because I like to be able to see the driver and have other drivers see me. May not do the fronts at all.

'Cept in a wagon, I like all the windows to be the same.

left footed whooten · 2007-03-13, 02:14 PM

I dunno, California boy that I am, it just feels strange having dark tint on the fronts. Still deciding, but I'll probably go 15% behind fronts, 35% at fronts. That's not backwards, is it? Darker back, lghter front, but not by much. 1 increment.

Kevin M · 2007-03-13, 02:21 PM

I'm just going to take my wagon to Trimline and say "max legal tint with non-radar interfering film please." Make it nice and easy on myself.

JonnydaJibba · 2007-03-13, 02:41 PM

Hopefully that will prevent other drivers on the road from being blinded by your forehead.

van · 2007-03-13, 04:12 PM

zing!

cody · 2007-03-13, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

I'm just going to take my wagon to Trimline and say "max legal tint with non-radar interfering film please." Make it nice and easy on myself.

That's what I did. They did a pretty good job although they broke the clip that holds middle seatbelt when not in use. They tried to glue it which lasted about 20 minutes. They admitted the mistake and ordered the part. I had to go back to have them fix it, but at least they didn't totally fuck me over.

I had to get my car washed last Friday (had a date) and didn't have time to do it myself. Against my better judgment, I took it to Mission Car Wash and somehow they managed to rip 5 or 6 little holes in the tint on my driver side front window.

sperry · 2007-03-13, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

That's what I did. They did a pretty good job although they broke the clip that holds middle seatbelt when not in use. They tried to glue it which lasted about 20 minutes. They admitted the mistake and ordered the part. I had to go back to have them fix it, but at least they didn't totally fuck me over.

I had to get my car washed last Friday (had a date) and didn't have time to do it myself. Against my better judgment, I took it to Mission Car Wash and somehow they managed to rip 5 or 6 little holes in the tint on my driver side front window.

That's better than the huge crease they put in my fender.

I used the good old fence removal method to hide that one though.

cody · 2007-03-13, 11:26 PM

Is there a place in town to get your car washed that doesn't suck? I went to Freeway Car Wash (or something like that) on W. McCaran but it was closed.

tysonK · 2007-03-14, 06:19 AM

Driveway.

DoubleR Touchless, maestro/mCcaran.

cody · 2007-03-14, 08:04 AM

Thanks. Now that the weather is nice, I'll be doing all the washing hopefully.

wrxkidid · 2007-03-17, 07:56 PM

does this guy still do tint?

khail19 · 2007-03-18, 11:43 AM

Yeah, he's booked about 3 weeks out for appts. though. I'm getting the wife's car done on the 30th.

wrxkidid · 2007-03-18, 08:06 PM

i really want tint. but i have to buy scotts turbo first

sperry · 2007-03-19, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrxkidid

i really want tint. but i have to buy scotts turbo first

That's what I like to hear!

wrxkidid · 2007-04-02, 11:04 PM

hoping to get tint done sometime soon. im gonna call him tomorrow and make an appt for my new used EVO

MPREZIV · 2007-04-03, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by wrxkidid

hoping to get tint done sometime soon. im gonna call him tomorrow and make an appt for my new used EVO

wait... you bought an EVO? Why'd you just go and buy that turbo for the rex from Scott then?

tysonK · 2007-04-03, 09:55 AM

used evo. hmm.

wrxkidid · 2007-04-03, 07:08 PM

the guy was 60 that owned it. tyson dont confuse my car with yours haha

corey my buddy jonathon bought it for the same price i bought it from scott for so no loss

i keep forgetting to call the tint guy dammit

tysonK · 2007-04-03, 07:30 PM

Split to new thread?

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrxkidid

the guy was 60 that owned it.

First owner? And if so I would think the only kind of 60 year to buy an evo would be an old dude looking to have a some fun and drive the hell out of the car? how's the clutch?

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tyson dont confuse my car with yours haha

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wrxkidid · 2007-04-03, 09:46 PM

yea first owner, still the original clutch and it doesnt slip or chatter at all. all the services were done at the dealership and the warentee was never voided.

i did my research haha.

mines black too.

left footed whooten · 2007-09-13, 02:13 PM

Nice. The WRX gets tint on the 26th, the GF gets her Outback done on the 22nd. We will be pimp. Great prices from Tom.

2005-06-05, 11:17 PM	#51
Duckie EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 309	Trimline did mine, 360 for high quality material 35, then 15 for the rest. (that included a windshield strip). That also includes tax. Turned out wonderful, no pics yet. __________________ quack

2007-03-13, 09:39 AM	#52
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	Bump this sucker up, got me an appt for 4/3, maybe sooner. Good guy. __________________ I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

2007-03-13, 10:39 AM	#53
eggeegg EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 137 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX Sedan Trying is the first step towards failure.	when i bought my car, the windows were already tinted so i don't know how much they were tinted. the only problem i have with it is at night when street lights aren't present, i can't really see what's to the left of me when i make left hand turns. i never really understood why too dark tint was illegal. i thought it was just to help mr. police man profile you. __________________ Stage 2 (XPT); Cobb DP; SPT intake, heatshield, CBE, radiator shroud, turbo shield; STI pink springs;Whiteline 20-24mm RSB; Kartboy End Links; rally pig sticker; 5zigen FN01R-C 17x8 w/ 225/45/17 RE960 AS PP; Hella twin supertones Last edited by eggeegg; 2007-03-13 at 10:42 AM.

2007-03-13, 12:03 PM	#54
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	I would't want it in the front windows too dark because I like to be able to see the driver and have other drivers see me. May not do the fronts at all. __________________ I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

2007-03-13, 02:14 PM	#56
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	I dunno, California boy that I am, it just feels strange having dark tint on the fronts. Still deciding, but I'll probably go 15% behind fronts, 35% at fronts. That's not backwards, is it? Darker back, lghter front, but not by much. 1 increment. __________________ I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

2007-03-13, 02:21 PM	#57
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I'm just going to take my wagon to Trimline and say "max legal tint with non-radar interfering film please." Make it nice and easy on myself. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-03-13, 02:41 PM	#58
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Hopefully that will prevent other drivers on the road from being blinded by your forehead. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2007-03-13, 04:12 PM	#59
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	zing!

2007-03-13, 11:26 PM	#62
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Is there a place in town to get your car washed that doesn't suck? I went to Freeway Car Wash (or something like that) on W. McCaran but it was closed.

2007-03-14, 06:19 AM	#63
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	Driveway. DoubleR Touchless, maestro/mCcaran. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2007-03-14, 08:04 AM	#64
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Thanks. Now that the weather is nice, I'll be doing all the washing hopefully.

2007-03-17, 07:56 PM	#65
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	does this guy still do tint? __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-03-18, 11:43 AM	#66
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	Yeah, he's booked about 3 weeks out for appts. though. I'm getting the wife's car done on the 30th.

2007-03-18, 08:06 PM	#67
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	i really want tint. but i have to buy scotts turbo first __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-04-02, 11:04 PM	#69
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	hoping to get tint done sometime soon. im gonna call him tomorrow and make an appt for my new used EVO __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-04-03, 09:55 AM	#71
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	used evo. hmm. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2007-04-03, 07:08 PM	#72
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	the guy was 60 that owned it. tyson dont confuse my car with yours haha corey my buddy jonathon bought it for the same price i bought it from scott for so no loss i keep forgetting to call the tint guy dammit __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-04-03, 09:46 PM	#74
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	yea first owner, still the original clutch and it doesnt slip or chatter at all. all the services were done at the dealership and the warentee was never voided. i did my research haha. mines black too. __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-09-13, 02:13 PM	#75
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	Nice. The WRX gets tint on the 26th, the GF gets her Outback done on the 22nd. We will be pimp. Great prices from Tom. __________________ I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

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