window tints

[=KowP=]

another query, im in need of some new tints.. i want the darkest possible. whats the driving disadvantages of say a 5% tint. and whats the legalities involved..

and also what is it going to cost me to do an R33.. anyone know of a good workshop who can do it?

thankyou.

Tom.

[sewid]

I cant see shit out of my rear window when parallell parkingat night and its only 25% so 5% will be worse than that.

Costs, anywhere from $150 - $300 depending on who, where and what type of film.

And as long as you get metal film and a lifetime warranty, just about any tint shop should do it since you can always take it back if it doesnt look right.

[Craved]

remember that 35% is legal limit..... BUT 5% is great, you get used to the dark

the darker it goes the more expensive, plus the 5% only comes in the smaller rolls so will have split in middle of rear screen, so they have to be good at what they do!!

call a couple of places near you, dont know of any near your place but, and get some prices of the 5% then i'll get the guys number who did mine and send it to you!! did you get the pm?

[JimX]

I have 20% on mine and it seems to be the best compromise between privacy and being able to see out at night. The only problems I have are parallel parking when there are no street lights, but that's where power windows come in handy

I've been RBT'd a few times and no cop has even looked twice at my tint. I've heard a rumour that the way they based the laws on the 35% "legal" tint were flawed, and as such they are unable to bust anyone with darker tints than that. Well maybe 5% would get you done but 20% is too close for them to call. But 20% is heaps better than 35% I reckon, looks better, keeps the heat out better, etc.

[Jimbo2000]

Jimx, where and how much?

[JimX]

At Gladesville Garlick Ford. The guy that does their "factory" tints works in their workshop, but he does his own private work for a lot less than what the dealership charges for their new cars. I was quoted $180 for all windows except windscreen, with metal film tint (Johnsons brand), lifetime guarantee, etc. But in the end he said the rear didn't need to be re-done and was a close enough match for the sides so I only paid $120.

Unfortunately I don't have the guy's number anymore because I did this a year ago, but if you ring up the dealership and ask them for the guy that does their tints I'm sure they'll put you through. His name is Adam somebody.

[Blitz]

Unique Window Tinting - mobile service

Excellent work - good prices

0413 103 576 ask for Greg

[Jimbo2000]

thanks fellas

[Jimbo2000]

oh and its good to see the old top fuel is back blitz

[Blitz]

[=KowP=]

thanks for the info.. i dunno what im going to get now.. im going to look at CRAVED again and see the 5% tints again.

as for getting it done.. im just going to call around.. im sure it wont be a hassle. i like the idea of that guy who does it for the factory new cars.. i wanna find a guy like that.

thanks.

[TKO]

Im a window tinter but live in Perth. Have my own business.

Check out my site www.tkotinting.com to see what I can do.

5% doesnt just come in the small rolls, it comes in any size.

If a tinter does your Skyline(any model) in more than one piece, he's crap.

Make sure he takes your door trims off and uses steel wool on the back window to clean it, and make sure he goes right to the edge on all the windows.

Prices sound about right.

[hippy]

all those window tints have fancy names .. are they usually just the same stuff as sold elsewhere just renamed to make it sound better ... honestly??

[CONAN]

**** u mother ***ers

[CONAN]

oops

[Craved]

TKO, so if the 5% comes in bigger rolls then i can see why you think they could be crap!! But considering i only had to pay about $150 and he did it in the dark with a torch, he did a bloody good job!!

one question i do have for you, the custom tints you do with the designs is that layed under the other tint, or is it outside, can you explain for me how it is done?

[Jimbo2000]

whats a metal tint.

cause when i had my alarm put in they said i couldnt get a metal tint cause it would mess up the alarms sensors?

i'm looking to get 20%

[JimX]

Metal tint is what it sounds like - tint with metal in it. The metal provides the darker colour rather than dye, and as such it can never fade or change colour (have you seen a sheet of steel change colour in the sun? aside from rust I guess).

Thus they are more expensive and able to have longer warranties on them. And it won't mess up your alarm sensors, I think the sales guy is either misinformed or FOS.

[Jimbo2000]

cheers bro

[95GTST]

Hey TKO, I was quoted $360 from Tint Master in Geelong to get my current tint ripped out and new 20% metal tint put in. Does this sound right to you? My Impreza was $300 (new car - no tint). Is $60 around about what you should pay to get tint off? Also, I've taken the back seat and parcel shelf out to make things a bit easier for them:)