20% tint done today :)

[lmp180psu]

Got my windows tinted today. 20% all around (except windshield of course). Too bad the sun wasn't shining much :(

 

 

 

[Toz]

I would like to do that once (if) I finally get my car! That looks great! :drool:

[aaronj1159]

Oh that's nice! I am planning to get mine done as soon as I find a reputable place to do it. I think it'd add a lot to the look, and by looking at your pics I'd say I'm right.

[acdii]

Looks good, but we cant have our fronts that dark here. :(

[corncobs]

Looks awesome but like acdii already said to dark for around here.

We could even get a ticket while just being parked in downtown Chicago with those dark tinted front windows.

 

Not worth the trouble with the law.

[lmp180psu]

I certainly weighed the pros and cons with the darker tint. I had the same % on my previous 2005 TL and didn't have any issues so that was a part of the decision. I also drive more careful with the Fusion, so hopefully that will help too.

[GrySql]

I've decided to get the Formula One Pinnacle 35 tint that RedLdr1 has on his FFH.

My car is the same color and wheels so I know what it'll look like.

My tint guy is all ready to go, I just have to get over there.

Edited April 9, 2013 by GrySql

[hybridbear]

I've decided to get the Formula One Pinnacle 35 tint that RedLdr1 has on his FFH.

My car is the same color and wheels so I know what it'll look like.

My tint guy is all ready to go, I just have to get over there.

 

About how much does that cost? We might do that too but not if it's too expensive

[lmp180psu]

Mine was $185+ tax. I am guessing there may be a regional pricing difference but i can't imagine it being that much different.

[hermans]

I would think price is based on the competition. When I lived in AZ window tinting prices were all over the board as there were so many places to go. I own a business and my prices are based on competition.

Edited April 10, 2013 by hermans

[GrySql]

 

About how much does that cost? We might do that too but not if it's too expensive

Pinnacle 35 is more expensive than the other types, I can get a standard tint for $135, or pay $220 for the Pinnacle. That price is for the rear side windows, quarter windows and rear window.

[boricua871]

GrySql, can you post some pictures of the tint job when you get a chance. I'm also going with Formula One's Pinnacle 35s, I have an appointment on Friday. I'm curious how it looks. I wanted to get a darker Pinnacle but the shop is constricted to the state laws. ....For those curious in the Nashville area there is only one authorized dealer and they are charging right around $350 (includes 10% military discount) to tint all the windows minus the windshield.

[acdii]

I just tinted my Flex yesterday, 5% limo tint on all the back glass. That should hopefully keep some of the heat down in the summer, considering it is all black inside and out, every little bit helps. I have to redo the rear window though, the compound curves were more than I expected and too many fingers showed up, so have to shrink it on the outside before applying it on the next attempt. I think I will have the Fusion done by pro's though, that rear window is more work than I have patience for, and should look fine in 20% tint.

[GrySql]

GrySql, can you post some pictures of the tint job when you get a chance. I'm also going with Formula One's Pinnacle 35s, I have an appointment on Friday. I'm curious how it looks. I wanted to get a darker Pinnacle but the shop is constricted to the state laws. ....For those curious in the Nashville area there is only one authorized dealer and they are charging right around $350 (includes 10% military discount) to tint all the windows minus the windshield.

Haven't done mine yet, I got the idea from RedLdr1's post #1 in this thread--> here.

My car is the same color as his.

[acdii]

OOPS I may have issues with LE. I guess 5% on the back windows is a nono here. Going to strip it off the passenger windows but leave it on the rear sides. I dont want anyone to see whats back there.

[fusionTX]

I was just quoted $450 for the Pinnacle 35. After talking to him for a while, he came down to $400.

Still seems high , but I think they are a reputable shop with lifetime warranty.

 

He also said he had another one that had even better UV protection, Madico Winco, which would cost $550, and he could come down to $500.

 

I want good sun protection, as my two stomping grounds, Houston and Florida, can get pretty toasty.

Edited May 14, 2013 by fusionTX

[neod192]

I was quoted $220 for 3M film and the shop doesn't use the Pinnacle film... The search for goes on!

[fusionTX]

Got my windows tinted today using Formula One Pinnacle 30.

It cost $400 plus tax. i am happy with the job they did and the look.

Pinnacle is a ceramic tint ( which causes no interference problems with electronics ), and has good heat and UV protection.

 

Here is a link to the specs of all the Formula One tints.

http://www.formulaone.com/pdf/FormulaOneSpecSheet.pdf

 

 

 

 

[neod192]

Has anyone used the SunTek film? I'm looking at either the high performance Hybrid or CarbonXP series. Here's a comparison chart:

 

http://www.suntekfilms.com/files/SunTek-Window-Films-automotive-competitor-comparison.pdf

[47Minutes]

I'm still kicking around the idea of going with this tint: http://www.prestige-films.com/auto_photosync.shtml

 

 

It has a property similar to the Transitions glasses where it will darken slightly as the sun's intensity increases. There only 1 installer within about 150 miles of me or further so there's not much hope of price competitiveness. I was quoted $599 for all side and rear window plus $299 to put a 70% "clear" on the windshield. I think that is outrageous but I'm actually considering it for the total Solar Energy Rejection of 64.9% with black leather interior and the Texas summer approaching fast.

 

Some interesting videos demonstrating the heat differential: https://www.youtube.com/user/PremierProtectOne

[kuzzi]

I think that is outrageous but I'm actually considering it for the total Solar Energy Rejection of 64.9% with black leather interior and the Texas summer approaching fast.

This x 1billion

[bcrisp]

I'm still kicking around the idea of going with this tint: http://www.prestige-films.com/auto_photosync.shtml

 

 

It has a property similar to the Transitions glasses where it will darken slightly as the sun's intensity increases. There only 1 installer within about 150 miles of me or further so there's not much hope of price competitiveness. I was quoted $599 for all side and rear window plus $299 to put a 70% "clear" on the windshield. I think that is outrageous but I'm actually considering it for the total Solar Energy Rejection of 64.9% with black leather interior and the Texas summer approaching fast.

 

Some interesting videos demonstrating the heat differential: https://www.youtube.com/user/PremierProtectOne

 

Thanks for posting this, 47. After reviewing all the suggestions in this forum, the Prestige Spectra PhotoSync seems the way to go. Their testing videos on that link you provided clearly demonstrate the blocking power of the sun's rays compared to other types of tint, yet they're not going to get you in trouble with law enforcement. Sure, the old blackout, limo tint types look the best (there's a reason they employ it on car commercials) but this nano technology contains no metallics that block cell phone signals and other electronics.

 

Speaking of law enforcement, I'd recommend that anyone considering window tint FIRST check their respective state laws: http://www.tintlaws.com/

 

That site isn't THE definitive source but a good start. Check your state's official site for the authoritative source. I can tell you from experience, it can be an expensive effort to get that limo tint off if you're ticketed. When I got my former '05 black Camry as a used vehicle, the windows were already pimped-out in dark black. Law enforcement officers hate that stuff because a) they can't see a damn thing inside your car when they approach and b) drivers cannot see out at night. I read one blog where a driver said he had to roll his window down to make a turn to ensure he wasn't rolling over a pedestrian at night. But it looked great! Yeah - I'll forego the cool points and avoid jail. I didn't run anyone over but I was ticketed in North Carolina for that tint and had to pay to have it professionally removed, then go to court to produce evidence of removal. It's just not worth the safety risk and ultimate hassle.

 

I checked the tech sheet on the PhotoSync tint and it'll meet Virginia standards. Now all I have to do is find a place that installs it. A quick google search revealed nothing so far.

 

We've all invested serious money on these new Fusion Hybrids and its advanced technology, so I'd recommend you use a quality tint that protects it. The sloping angle of that back window gives it a sporty look but notice how it allows the sun to beat constantly on your leather seats and rear deck. Your passengers will appreciate it if riding with you doesn't give them skin cancer, too. :)

[murphy]

 

Your passengers will appreciate it if riding with you doesn't give them skin cancer, too. :)

Not likely. Skin cancer is caused by ultraviolet light. Plain glass blocks most of the ultraviolet light. That's the reason my photochromic eyeglasses don't work when I am in the car.

[bcrisp]

Not likely. Skin cancer is caused by ultraviolet light. Plain glass blocks most of the ultraviolet light. That's the reason my photochromic eyeglasses don't work when I am in the car.

 

If that's true of plain glass ("blocks most"), it's interesting that Prestige (and others) engineer properties in their window products to block 99.5% of UV. The tongue-in-cheek reference to cancer aside, I believe UV is a chief contributor to fading.

[nuclearfusion]

Has anyone had problems seeing out of their mirrors that are auto dimming due to the window tint?