to tint or not to tint

imaginasian vboy · 04-15-04, 07:13 PM

i'm planning on tinting my car tomorrow...planning on going with Solarguard HP quantum tint 28%...its suppose to be the generic stuff compared to the llumar quantum tint. Llumar is too expensive and i don't want to fork out the cash for it.

I'm getting it done at a reputable shop, as i had 2 of my previous cars tinted there, my sister's legend, my bro's tl, my other bro's f150 and his fiance's crv...and many more. Well i'm getting it done for 140. Which i think is about right for the legend.

The thing is..i want to tint it bronze but i think if i go bronze i will hate the tint later on down the road...so im going with the quantum 28%, its suppose to be really reflective in the sun. I don't want dark tint cuz its hard driving at night..and i dont really like the look of dark tint..i think light tint looks classier.

Any other recommendations on types of tint?

JizJizJiz · 04-15-04, 08:03 PM

Since you're in California, I believe the legal limit is 50% all around (I'm not positive though, it's just what I've read on some forums). I'd personally go for a black tint, as it looks the classiest. But that's personal opinion. I'd probably do 35% all around.

Volk Racing · 04-15-04, 10:31 PM

I think as long as you have lifetime tint, you don't have to worry about anything...

My brother-in-law does my tint on both my cars for only 30 bucks. He only charges for tint. On my Prelude he used Madico tint. On my Legend, he used another brand, but it was also lifetime tint. He also charged $30. Tint places actually overprice when you choose the more popular brand name. Because when he buys tint rolls, it doesn't cost him much at all! I think each roll costs him 200 bucks.

daveCFPrez · 03-10-07, 11:09 PM

I'm looking into bronze tint, but am finding out most places up here in the NW don't carry it... damn

dave

Ganjubas69 · 03-10-07, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveCFPrez

I'm looking into bronze tint, but am finding out most places up here in the NW don't carry it... damn

dave

ebay dude $70+ a roll

bamachem · 03-11-07, 10:28 AM

20% Llumar installed for $170...

FutureX 2001 · 03-11-07, 12:20 PM

I had mine installed by Pro-Tint in Temple City. 22% Bronze, I think it was $200. So far it's been about 2 years I think, not too sure...but no flaws in it, I use the defroster and everything. I thought 22% would be too dark but as bronze it doesn't look that dark (tan interior helps). I've never been pulled over for it.

Just make sure you have it done at a good shop

imaginasian vboy · 03-11-07, 04:59 PM

holy moly, bumped a three year old thread!

blkonblkcpe · 03-11-07, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imaginasian vboy

holy moly, bumped a three year old thread!

daveCFPrez · 03-13-07, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FutureX 2001

I had mine installed by Pro-Tint in Temple City. 22% Bronze, I think it was $200. So far it's been about 2 years I think, not too sure...but no flaws in it, I use the defroster and everything. I thought 22% would be too dark but as bronze it doesn't look that dark (tan interior helps). I've never been pulled over for it.

Just make sure you have it done at a good shop

I'm ache'in for some bronze tint but EVERYONE I talk with says it will fade in afew years..... *sigh* and looks like the pro install with this certain Seattle tint company is running in the $350.00 range.....

dave

JZ_ · 03-13-07, 08:06 PM

Damn $300 range? What does it do? I go my 1G tinted for $125 with 5% in the back 3 and 15% in the fronts. Theyve estimated the same price for my recent car and I find that a good deal. Since its gonna get repainted grey, Im getting that dark grey 5% in the rear and maybe 50% in he fronts. I got pulled over twice with my first coupe so Ill go lighter this time.

04-15-04, 07:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
imaginasian vboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So Cal/Bay Area Posts: 980 Car 1: 00 RL \| 95 Legend (RIP) iTrader: (0)	to tint or not to tint i'm planning on tinting my car tomorrow...planning on going with Solarguard HP quantum tint 28%...its suppose to be the generic stuff compared to the llumar quantum tint. Llumar is too expensive and i don't want to fork out the cash for it. I'm getting it done at a reputable shop, as i had 2 of my previous cars tinted there, my sister's legend, my bro's tl, my other bro's f150 and his fiance's crv...and many more. Well i'm getting it done for 140. Which i think is about right for the legend. The thing is..i want to tint it bronze but i think if i go bronze i will hate the tint later on down the road...so im going with the quantum 28%, its suppose to be really reflective in the sun. I don't want dark tint cuz its hard driving at night..and i dont really like the look of dark tint..i think light tint looks classier. Any other recommendations on types of tint? __________________ Link to cardomain (My old Legend): http://www.cardomain.com/id/imaginasianvboy

04-15-04, 08:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
JizJizJiz I love hot girls. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 755 Car 1: 96 Infiniti I30 Car 2: 03 BMW Z4 Car 3: 04 Bentley GT iTrader: (0)	Since you're in California, I believe the legal limit is 50% all around (I'm not positive though, it's just what I've read on some forums). I'd personally go for a black tint, as it looks the classiest. But that's personal opinion. I'd probably do 35% all around. __________________ -Zack 95 Garnet Red Sedan, L - My most loyal girl, my first love. 02/03/04.

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Volk Racing Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: here Posts: 2,868 Car 1: Gynomobile iTrader: (2)	I think as long as you have lifetime tint, you don't have to worry about anything... My brother-in-law does my tint on both my cars for only 30 bucks. He only charges for tint. On my Prelude he used Madico tint. On my Legend, he used another brand, but it was also lifetime tint. He also charged $30. Tint places actually overprice when you choose the more popular brand name. Because when he buys tint rolls, it doesn't cost him much at all! I think each roll costs him 200 bucks. __________________ 1994 GS (F:18 X 8.0 - R:18 X 9.0) RIMTUCK.com - Wheel fitment database

03-11-07, 04:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
imaginasian vboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So Cal/Bay Area Posts: 980 Car 1: 00 RL \| 95 Legend (RIP) iTrader: (0)	holy moly, bumped a three year old thread! __________________ Link to cardomain (My old Legend): http://www.cardomain.com/id/imaginasianvboy

03-13-07, 08:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
JZ_ B anned (SIKE!!!) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,179 Car 1: 03 G35 Coupe Car 2: 98 Accord EX Car 3: 95 Legend SE iTrader: (5)	Damn $300 range? What does it do? I go my 1G tinted for $125 with 5% in the back 3 and 15% in the fronts. Theyve estimated the same price for my recent car and I find that a good deal. Since its gonna get repainted grey, Im getting that dark grey 5% in the rear and maybe 50% in he fronts. I got pulled over twice with my first coupe so Ill go lighter this time. __________________ Someone stole maracura91's new wheels one day after he bought them. (10/09/2008) This link will search for "Nitto" + "C2" + "Racing Hart" on all of craigslist for the last 24 hours. Click it to help him find his wheels!

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03-10-07, 11:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
daveCFPrez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 1,573 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend GS Car 2: 1996 Ford EB Bronco Car 3: 1992 Honda Accord EX iTrader: (27)	I'm looking into bronze tint, but am finding out most places up here in the NW don't carry it... damn dave

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bamachem Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: near Mobile, AL Posts: 398 Car 1: 95 GS Auto Blk/Tan Car 2: 00 Land Cruiser iTrader: (1)	20% Llumar installed for $170...

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FutureX 2001 L E G E N D Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montebello, CA Posts: 4,575 Car 1: '95 Coupe Car 2: '94 Sedan GS Car 3: '90 Coupe iTrader: (2)	I had mine installed by Pro-Tint in Temple City. 22% Bronze, I think it was $200. So far it's been about 2 years I think, not too sure...but no flaws in it, I use the defroster and everything. I thought 22% would be too dark but as bronze it doesn't look that dark (tan interior helps). I've never been pulled over for it. Just make sure you have it done at a good shop

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