Looking for a tint for black car

goixiz · 12-19-05, 03:55

I like to get a tint to keep the interior temp warm but i dont want it to be a dark tint.
Is there a tint that is light but keeps UV and reduce the interior temp

Please post brand and approx cost. If possible whre i can get it.
I plan to DIY because ive never got a place to pay attention to details

TIA

White95Max · 12-19-05, 04:05

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Originally Posted by goixiz

I like to get a tint to keep the interior temp warm but i dont want it to be a dark tint.
Is there a tint that is light but keeps UV and reduce the interior temp

Keep the interior warm?

I have 20% Llumar tint on my car. It's guaranteed never to peel/fade/discolor, and if it does, I have a free replacement warranty. And this cost me $175.

I'd highly recommend Llumar tint...I've never had any problems with it on the Protege or my Maxima.

Please don't do it yourself. More than likely, you'll end up dissapointed at the results, and then you'll have to pay to have it removed, and then pay the full price for installation anyway. It's not a simple procedure to tint automotive windows.

goixiz · 12-19-05, 04:15

Warm instead of Hot
Im in Georgia and may move to texas.

sorry for the confusiion

White95Max · 12-19-05, 04:20

Ah...I see.

As I recall from the chat last night, you have a black car. So it's going to be pretty toasty in there in the summer, but any tint should help to cool it down somewhat. Although if your windshield is facing the sun, all that UV radiation is coming in full force.

goixiz · 12-19-05, 04:31

thanks MAX
Yes its toasty

Will the warranty transfer if i move to a differnet state and is it materials only warranty or wormanship as well ??

White95Max · 12-19-05, 04:36

My warranty is nationwide, and it covers work done by any shop in the U.S.

So I don't have to go back to the original place to have it redone. I have a warranty card with a toll-free # to call if I have any problems, and I can take it to the nearest installer to have the warranty work performed.

The manufacturer's warranty could be just for the product itself. Workmanship is covered by the installer. I had the rear windows redone on the Maxima at my local installer free of charge because there were still some bubbles in the tint after several weeks. You'd have to ask the installer what kind of warranty they offer on their work.

NHBFAN · 12-19-05, 05:14

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Originally Posted by White95Max

Keep the interior warm?

I have 20% Llumar tint on my car. It's guaranteed never to peel/fade/discolor, and if it does, I have a free replacement warranty. And this cost me $175.

I'd highly recommend Llumar tint...I've never had any problems with it on the Protege or my Maxima.

Please don't do it yourself. More than likely, you'll end up dissapointed at the results, and then you'll have to pay to have it removed, and then pay the full price for installation anyway. It's not a simple procedure to tint automotive windows.

Nice to hear that Llumar is good tint. I just went to a local audio/tint shop and they applied Llumar. I hadn't done any research so I didn't know if it was good or not. Mine only cost $119 in a small truck. Only two sides and one back window.

They told me not to use window cleaners on it, just dish detergent mixed with H20.

White95Max · 12-19-05, 05:16

I clean mine with a simple damp MF applicator followed by a dry MF. Works great every time. No need for glass cleaners.

Although there are plenty of tint-safe glass cleaners out there.

nadir · 12-20-05, 09:00

it'll cost u around ~150-180 .... i would suggest 20% in the back, 35% up front

jcattarulla · 12-21-05, 06:58

In Atlanta, the best place to get tint work done is Solar Works. Joe or Keith will take care of you- tell them John with the black 545i referred you.