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Official ES Tint Thread - add your pics here!
#526
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^^ they're not tinted though...
They're convex and thats the color they come in for some reason.
VW/Audi/BMW/euros have this as an option and standard on many.
Like the 99-05 Audi A4 has a tiny pass side mirror since its convex and gets better vision than our full size ones.
You'd be hard pressed to find an oem-fit convex for our cars, i've looked. And tint is just retarded since you're obstructing your view.
They're convex and thats the color they come in for some reason.
VW/Audi/BMW/euros have this as an option and standard on many.
Like the 99-05 Audi A4 has a tiny pass side mirror since its convex and gets better vision than our full size ones.
You'd be hard pressed to find an oem-fit convex for our cars, i've looked. And tint is just retarded since you're obstructing your view.
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Nope, I meant Mirrors but it appears in Cali it is OK to place tint on mirrors: So you are good to go
here in Cali.
http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26708.htm
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Hi,
Finally pulled the trigger and purchased a '05 ES 330. Its color is "Champagne" and the interior is a light beige with the golden colored wood. Absolutely gorgeous!
I'm glad I listened and bought a "newer" year vehicle.
I would like to have the windows tinted, however, my head is hurting from all the articles I've been reading. I'm finding myself becoming paralized through over analysis. The car has NO after market tinting. It does have Nav and Sat radio.
I need your help again.
Ceramic vs non-ceramic vs dyed vs something with metal in it......
I might add that I am NOT looking to make this a car to take cruising. Just became addicted with tinted windows on my Avalon. I am also interested in keeping the interior cooler and from keeping any fading down to a minimum.
This forum has been a wealth of knowledge as well been inviting too. I hope to before and after pictures.
Thanks in advance
Velvetbone
Finally pulled the trigger and purchased a '05 ES 330. Its color is "Champagne" and the interior is a light beige with the golden colored wood. Absolutely gorgeous!
I'm glad I listened and bought a "newer" year vehicle.
I would like to have the windows tinted, however, my head is hurting from all the articles I've been reading. I'm finding myself becoming paralized through over analysis. The car has NO after market tinting. It does have Nav and Sat radio.
I need your help again.
Ceramic vs non-ceramic vs dyed vs something with metal in it......
I might add that I am NOT looking to make this a car to take cruising. Just became addicted with tinted windows on my Avalon. I am also interested in keeping the interior cooler and from keeping any fading down to a minimum.
This forum has been a wealth of knowledge as well been inviting too. I hope to before and after pictures.
Thanks in advance
Velvetbone
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where in cali are you? the best tint would be ceramic non metallic for you, i'd go 35% all around or 20 in back, and 35/45 in front.. depends where you are again. but make sure you go with ceramic, as they are better at keeping heat away, and doesn't effect your electronics
huper nano ceramic tints are the best, but they are around $500 for a dual layer in cali.
huper nano ceramic tints are the best, but they are around $500 for a dual layer in cali.
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where in cali are you? the best tint would be ceramic non metallic for you, i'd go 35% all around or 20 in back, and 35/45 in front.. depends where you are again. but make sure you go with ceramic, as they are better at keeping heat away, and doesn't effect your electronics
huper nano ceramic tints are the best, but they are around $500 for a dual layer in cali.
huper nano ceramic tints are the best, but they are around $500 for a dual layer in cali.
Thanks for the reply. I live in San Diego, away from the coast. This
past summer was the warmest in many a year. Multiple days with 100+
degree weather. I don't mind paying a little more to have better heat
reduction.
From what I read, I can use a ceramic tint and not need to be extremely
dark. Is this correct?
I look forward to more advice.
Velvetbone