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Old 03-21-07, 07:16 AM
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Hey guys, please post pics of your tints on your ES. I had tint on all my previous cars and it feels wierd driving all exposed.
Old 03-21-07, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ESDragon
Hey guys, please post pics of your tints on your ES. I had tint on all my previous cars and it feels wierd driving all exposed.
Tint 35% also with spoiler, side molding and XM radio antenna.

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Old 03-25-07, 05:40 PM
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35 front, 20 rears


Old 03-26-07, 11:19 AM
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35% Tint all around on mine...

Old 03-26-07, 11:09 PM
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Could anyone tell me how much is the tint cost?
Thanks.
Old 03-27-07, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by love_lexus
Could anyone tell me how much is the tint cost?
Thanks.
I have been quoted between 150 - 200 for tint.
Old 03-27-07, 02:11 PM
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Are there any restrictions or legal limit on how much you can tint ?
Old 03-27-07, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MaWizard
Are there any restrictions or legal limit on how much you can tint ?
Depends on your state law. I used to like in New Jersey and tinting is not allowed for the front windows. Now, I have moved to New York and I heard now they let you tint no more than 50%.
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dont go by price alone, make sure you are getting true lifetime film, most shops bank on you getting rid of the car in a few years and give you 5 year film. That film will turn purple or blue when it gets to be 3-4 years old.

The other thing is getting the rear window tinted in one piece, not in pieces.

You get what you pay for.
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I have been reading this forum frequently since I purchased my ES350 last July and have learned some valuable information from it. I have been absolutely elated with this car and I am planning on having the windows tinted soon but I am struggling with whether to have the rear window tinted and if so what % since it does have the automatic rear sunshade. I think the car looks better with the rear window tinted, but a few questions for those who had their cars tinted: what % did you tint the rear window and during the day are you able to see clearly with the rear sunshade in the up position? I know that you can keep the rear sunshade in the down position, but I am just curious of how functional it might be with the window tinted. Thanx for your feedback!
Old 03-28-07, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Greg_ES350
I have been reading this forum frequently since I purchased my ES350 last July and have learned some valuable information from it. I have been absolutely elated with this car and I am planning on having the windows tinted soon but I am struggling with whether to have the rear window tinted and if so what % since it does have the automatic rear sunshade. I think the car looks better with the rear window tinted, but a few questions for those who had their cars tinted: what % did you tint the rear window and during the day are you able to see clearly with the rear sunshade in the up position? I know that you can keep the rear sunshade in the down position, but I am just curious of how functional it might be with the window tinted. Thanx for your feedback!
I am going to get 35% tint all around. It is not too dark, but not too light either. I had 30% tint on my previous acura and I love it.
Old 03-28-07, 10:34 AM
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My previous TP w/35% all around (of course, no front windshield tint).



It looked darker with black interior, so keep in mind your interior when choosing your tint %. You can see a few more shots in here from my original post of last year. Yeah, NJ is strict with front window tinting, and I felt uncomfortable going through the police traps, and I used to roll the front windows down. I decided to stay clear with my GS.
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Originally Posted by 07LexusGuy
35% Tint all around on mine...

Now, that is one rare ES350 pic with side molding, pin striping, and Lexus logo on the side?!? Where did you get that logo or is this photoshop?
Old 03-28-07, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by twister
Now, that is one rare ES350 pic with side molding, pin striping, and Lexus logo on the side?!? Where did you get that logo or is this photoshop?
IMHO, the pinstripe and the lexus logos on the fender and the gas cap are a little much. But if you like it, don't worry what other people say.
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Originally Posted by 07LexusGuy
35% Tint all around on mine...

Now I know where my missing badges went...LOL!!!! j/k!


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