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lexneffect

There's always shops around that will either meet or beat another dealer's price. However, I'm a strict believer in quality and rather have it done right the first time. Sometimes, it means to pay a little more but in the end, you have less problems, inconveniences, and a good quality product.

twister

You should check with your state law for tinting requirements first. For example, here in NJ you are not allowed to tint front side windows, only back and the rear window. Some people do tint front side windows which give cops more reasons to pull you over (my brother-in-law is a cop ). Than everytime you have to go through the inspection, you will have to take tint down, otherwise they will not pass you...

But, I did have my previous ES350 tinted with 35% which looked darker due to a black interior. You can check pics here https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=234915. No plans to tint my GS350, but I might consider something similar to GreatSmile solution with 50% HuperOptic (can't wait to see your pictures!!!).

GreatSmile

I'll post up pic when I get it done. I just can't find time to get up to NYC until the beginning of May. There are shops in MD and PA who will do the tint for lot cheaper, but I am not getting a $99 tints job on my baby. Besides, I want to use ceramic film, not some cheap film that will turn purple. I want the best! Tom has served as a trainer for Huper Optik (HO). If you check out his site, he's done tons of very expansive cars. He is highly recommended by several people. So, I'll be spending a day in NYC. After dropping my car off, I'll go shopping at B&H photo with my buddy.

GlockMan9c

I did 20% on my GS350 and I love it. Not too dark. I have had down to 5% and up to 25%. The 25% was on my black BMWs windshield, yes, the entire windshield. lol. It was too dark on some streets, but I never got headlight glare.

The tint shop should have a way of demo'ing the different levels. Maybe static cling samples?

If you are debating between tint and no tint, 35% may be perfect.

I love 20%...

Here is 5% windows and 25% windshield...

NJSID

I have a stupid question....I live in NJ and cannot tint front windows but I would like to tint the rear for my children. How stupid would it look to tint just the back? If anyone has a photo please post or if someone is a computer whiz and can photoshop a pic of a 07 gs350 glacier frost mici with just the rear tinted it would be great. Maybe once I see how bad it would look I will get the idea out of my mind!

twister

@NJSID: it will look terrible. I see one black 3GS parked on a way to work, they got back-side and rear window tinted, while front is clear. Looks like a limo. It just wrong... Maybe if you put 20% or 35% on rear window, and lighter 45%-50% on back side windows, it will make transition contrast less noticeable. I'm in a same boat since I can't really put car seat in the middle due to the hump in the middle, so my daughter is close to the window and sun bothers her. And, NO WAY am I putting those pull-down shades with Barney or Poo on my 3GS windows And even so I'm thinking about 50% huper optic, I don't think it will block much of the sunlight. So, better keep it clean. I know a few people who keep it all tinted, and every time they have to go for a car inspection, they head over to tint shop to remove it and than re-apply after the inspection. What a pain in the ****!!!

GreatSmile

In my old Acura TLs, I had 35% in the back and 50% in the front two windows. Here in PA, no problem with state inspection with that car. Even when I got pull over for speeding near Chester county, the cop asked me to roll up the window so he can see my tint. No problem that time either. Maybe I was lucky... When I talked with Tom from Art of Tint, he won't even consider doing two different shade film. I was thinking doing the same (35% and 50%) or (50% and 60%). He said he doesn't like to do these "taxi" look tint, and asked me to consider either all 60% or 50%. I am going with 50%! I just can't wait to get it done!

Twister.. I'll post up tons of pictures.... meaning... tons!!!! like some of the other thread here... just for you!

GreatSmile

In my old Acura TLs, I had 35% in the back and 50% in the front two windows. Here in PA, I had no problem with state inspection with that car. Even when I got pull over for speeding near Chester county, the cop asked me to roll up the window so he can see my tint.... No problem that time either. Maybe I was lucky... When I talked with Tom from Art of Tint, he won't even consider doing two different shade film. I was thinking doing the same (35% and 50%) or (50% and 60%). He said he doesn't like to do these "taxi" look tint, and asked me to consider either all 60% or 50%. I am going with 50%! I just can't wait to get it done!

Twister.. I'll post up tons of pictures.... meaning... tons!!!! like some of the other thread here... just for you!

GreatSmile

sorry about the double post... not sure what happened.

KSUFlasher

I'm not a fan of tint, but seems like I'm in the minority here. If you like it, get it - guess that's all I can say.

GS450h FTL

I cannot imagine life without tint!

Toasterdog

I think u should tint it. My GS looks sweet tinted not too mention your AC will work better, car will stay cooler while parked, UV rays won't destroy your interior, much more privacy. It's the best $180 or so u can spend on your car IMO, especially in the south.

Nauticalx

always tint

Rexus300

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I just got my car tinted yesterday, and I notice several or more small air bubbles on my tint, will they go away as the tint dries and cures up in the next few days? They are very very small, and I hear that ppl say the drying of those bubbles depend on the temperature outside. Its getting warmer at aroudn 60 here in Michigan, so I hope they will go away. Anyone had this or know about this>