windshield tint question

[highway]

I did a search and didn't see an answer.To those that have had the windows tinted....... I had mine tinted today and the shop said they couldn't put a strip on top of the front windshield because they couldn't get the rear view mirror off, has any one been able to have theirs done and if so how did they go about it ?

 

thanks,

highway

[bbf2530]

I did a search and didn't see an answer.To those that have had the windows tinted....... I had mine tinted today and the shop said they couldn't put a strip on top of the front windshield because they couldn't get the rear view mirror off, has any one been able to have theirs done and if so how did they go about it ?

 

thanks,

highway

 

Hi highway. :D Of course the mirror can be removed,. Other than laziness, I am not sure why the shop would tell you that.

 

If you look at the mirror assembly/mount, it will become obvious how to remove it. Ask the shop to try again, but a little harder.

 

Good luck. :beerchug:

[2010 Sport Blue SEL]

I did a search and didn't see an answer.To those that have had the windows tinted....... I had mine tinted today and the shop said they couldn't put a strip on top of the front windshield because they couldn't get the rear view mirror off, has any one been able to have theirs done and if so how did they go about it ?

 

thanks,

highway

The arm and mirror assembly can be removed, maybe they were referring to the part that is adhered directly to the windshield.

[Sithil]

Like stated should not have been a problem. I actually wouldn't go back to the same shop if possible. Take it to a different tint shop with more competent workers.

 

Personally I opted not to add the eyebrow since my windows are darker than legal and I've been told by a several cops (local, sheriff, and state) that they specifically look for it when popping people for illegal tint.

[fusion_vision]

I had my windshield replaced just last week... the mirror is removed with a hammer where it is glued to the glass. The danger here is obvious but that is how they do it at my dealership.

 

Ed

 

 

I did a search and didn't see an answer.To those that have had the windows tinted....... I had mine tinted today and the shop said they couldn't put a strip on top of the front windshield because they couldn't get the rear view mirror off, has any one been able to have theirs done and if so how did they go about it ?

 

thanks,

highway

Edited March 19, 2010 by fusion_vision

[dmeta]

Can anyone post what they had to pay to have their windows tinted? I live in Ohio and the garages here want $350!!! I have family in Myrtle Beach, so I called them and down there it will cost me $170 (5 yr. warranty).

[highway]

Can anyone post what they had to pay to have their windows tinted? I live in Ohio and the garages here want $350!!! I have family in Myrtle Beach, so I called them and down there it will cost me $170 (5 yr. warranty).

 

 

demeta around here (kY) the going rate is $139.99 + $19.99 for the eyebrow, i had %20 all the way around.

[Sithil]

Normal around here, Louisiana, is $139+tax

 

I shopped around, found a better tint shop with lifetime warranty and only paid $110 with no eyebrow.

[bigb252]

I did a search and didn't see an answer.To those that have had the windows tinted....... I had mine tinted today and the shop said they couldn't put a strip on top of the front windshield because they couldn't get the rear view mirror off, has any one been able to have theirs done and if so how did they go about it ?

 

thanks,

highway

 

I had my guy trim around the rear view mirror. I personally think a car's tint is incomplete without an eyebrow. The weather is humid down here 365 a year, so tint is very commonplace among everyone (except for rental car drivers).

 

I paid a guy I know that tints all our vehicles $180 - plus he came to my house. VERY high quality tint that won't fade or turn purple, guaranteed. Local legal limit is 35%, but I get away with 20%.

 

Right after getting tinted

 

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/836/dsc00009d.jpg

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/1699/dsc00004wa.jpg

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4840/dsc00003zf.jpg

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/7885/dsc00001001.jpg

[highway]

thanks for the pics bigb252 and that indeed looks great :) , our mirror mounts look different tho, mine is a narrow bar about 1" wide that goes from the top of windshiel down about 4 inches

 

highway

 

 

I had my guy trim around the rear view mirror. I personally think a car's tint is incomplete without an eyebrow. The weather is humid down here 365 a year, so tint is very commonplace among everyone (except for rental car drivers).

 

I paid a guy I know that tints all our vehicles $180 - plus he came to my house. VERY high quality tint that won't fade or turn purple, guaranteed. Local legal limit is 35%, but I get away with 20%.

 

Right after getting tinted

 

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/836/dsc00009d.jpg

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/1699/dsc00004wa.jpg

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4840/dsc00003zf.jpg

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/7885/dsc00001001.jpg

Edited March 20, 2010 by highway

[bigb252]

thanks for the pics bigb252 and that indeed looks great :) , our mirror mounts look different tho, mine is a narrow bar about 1" wide that goes from the top of windshiel down about 4 inches

 

highway

 

Ah, I see. It shouldn't be much different, if your tint people did what mine did and trim around the mounts ;)

[DJE]

I wish mine went lower but, I had to stay over the AS1 line to be legal.

[jona2125]

Got mislead, thought you were talking about tinting the whole windshield like I got done. The shop I took mine too cut around the mount thats adhered to the windshield, twice, once for the full windshield layer and again for the strip.

[Fuze-ion]

I didn't get anything put on the Windshield, but did get 35% placed on the (4) side and the rear window. Average price around VA is $175.

[08conFusion]

I have 4% on all 4 side and rear windows, and a 15% strip on the windshield that just comes to the top of the mirror mount. I paid about $150 for all of it. Virginia has the strictest tint laws in the country. Legal is 50% on the front windows so It's a constant battle with the police. Only 5 tickets this year though!