Thinking about adding tint to my '08 LS460
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Thinking about adding tint to my '08 LS460
Year: 2008
Model: LS460
Color: Pearl White on Cashmere w/cherry wood
Want to know your thoughts about:
1.) Suntek or 3M Film? Does it matter?
2.) % tint? I was thinking 35% all around
3.) Any places in SF Bay Area you recommend?
4.) What is the typical price of doing all 5 or just back 3?
5.) Any other questions I should be asking?
Thanks for the knowledge!
Dwij.
Model: LS460
Color: Pearl White on Cashmere w/cherry wood
Want to know your thoughts about:
1.) Suntek or 3M Film? Does it matter?
2.) % tint? I was thinking 35% all around
3.) Any places in SF Bay Area you recommend?
4.) What is the typical price of doing all 5 or just back 3?
5.) Any other questions I should be asking?
Thanks for the knowledge!
Dwij.
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Oh Wow, that did not even occur to me. I have the automatic mesh curtain that goes up and down, but thought that having all windows tinted and not doing the back windshield would look cheesy. I will have to put this on my list of questions for the tint shop.
Thanks Cheez80.
Dwij.
Thanks Cheez80.
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3M films! I went 5% all the way around and 35% windshield.
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I found a place near my home: http://www.automalltintspecialist.com/ and they had spectacular reviews on Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/auto-mall-ti...ialist-fremont
Got an appt tomorrow to check the place out. They also do something called protective films for the bra or the entire vehicle. I am not sure if I need this. Thoughts?
Got an appt tomorrow to check the place out. They also do something called protective films for the bra or the entire vehicle. I am not sure if I need this. Thoughts?
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I have a black on black 07 LS and had the windows done by a pro down here in So Cal, I used http://www.formulaone.com/en/pinnacle.aspx film and at the advice of the folks here had it done professionally. I went 35% in the rear and 50% in the front, its perfect and keeps a LOT of the heat out during the summer, I highly recommend it. I paid $250.00 to have it done by a person that came highly recommended. It was worth every penny now looking back.
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$250 is double what it should cost for the whole car to be done plus a strip on the windshield. Should be more like $135-ish for the whole car. The windows are not that big and dont have extra unnecessary cuts. Depending on your zip code, you shouldnt spend more than $175 on tinting your entire vehicle.
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$250 is double what it should cost for the whole car to be done plus a strip on the windshield. Should be more like $135-ish for the whole car. The windows are not that big and dont have extra unnecessary cuts. Depending on your zip code, you shouldnt spend more than $175 on tinting your entire vehicle.
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Year: 2008
Model: LS460
Color: Pearl White on Cashmere w/cherry wood
Want to know your thoughts about:
1.) Suntek or 3M Film? Does it matter?
2.) % tint? I was thinking 35% all around
3.) Any places in SF Bay Area you recommend?
4.) What is the typical price of doing all 5 or just back 3?
5.) Any other questions I should be asking?
Thanks for the knowledge!
Dwij.
Model: LS460
Color: Pearl White on Cashmere w/cherry wood
Want to know your thoughts about:
1.) Suntek or 3M Film? Does it matter?
2.) % tint? I was thinking 35% all around
3.) Any places in SF Bay Area you recommend?
4.) What is the typical price of doing all 5 or just back 3?
5.) Any other questions I should be asking?
Thanks for the knowledge!
Dwij.
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well, that's pretty bad advice -- you're going to pay more than 135-175 to get good quality tint. something like huper optik is going to run you in the 4-500+ range, and possibly more if you have options like the motorized sun shades in the doors (because the doors are a ***** to take apart, apparently). i feel this class of car deserves better window tint than the cheapest you can find :P
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Some installers take the doors apart because it a lot easier to apply the tint this way and some do not. My installer did not have any issues with rear windows, but wanted to take front doors apart. I wouldn't let him, so he had to work a bit harder for his money. Still did a very good job. I went with 20% all around. Did not do the windshield. Price - $175, if I remember correctly. I also don't remember which tint was used, but it's been a few years already and I'm pretty happy. In ref to % used, you have to call your MVA (motor vehicle admin) to find out what's legal in your area.