4GS Window Tint Master thread (pictures, products, issues - merged threads)
#318
Lead Lap
When the officer put the tint meter on my window, it read "36." I had my installer put 35% two years ago when I first bought my GS so it makes sense. It had no tint as it was a lease return.
I got a call back from my installer today and he said since I was his customer, he would charge $50 to remove the tint from all four windows and $150 to re-tint a lighter shade = $200 total for the re-do. He said 70% won't really show up but thats what is legal in NY...I'm hoping that a combination of keeping my rear-windshield at 35%, the white exterior with black tint will help it "appear" dark enough to still provide privacy and that nice contrasting look.
I was under the impression that the windows have zero tint from the factory on the 4GS as the glass has a UV reduction feature embedded into the glass itself? Does anyone know if the 4GS comes with a factory tint at all?
I got a call back from my installer today and he said since I was his customer, he would charge $50 to remove the tint from all four windows and $150 to re-tint a lighter shade = $200 total for the re-do. He said 70% won't really show up but thats what is legal in NY...I'm hoping that a combination of keeping my rear-windshield at 35%, the white exterior with black tint will help it "appear" dark enough to still provide privacy and that nice contrasting look.
I was under the impression that the windows have zero tint from the factory on the 4GS as the glass has a UV reduction feature embedded into the glass itself? Does anyone know if the 4GS comes with a factory tint at all?
#319
When the officer put the tint meter on my window, it read "36." I had my installer put 35% two years ago when I first bought my GS so it makes sense. It had no tint as it was a lease return.
I got a call back from my installer today and he said since I was his customer, he would charge $50 to remove the tint from all four windows and $150 to re-tint a lighter shade = $200 total for the re-do. He said 70% won't really show up but thats what is legal in NY...I'm hoping that a combination of keeping my rear-windshield at 35%, the white exterior with black tint will help it "appear" dark enough to still provide privacy and that nice contrasting look.
I was under the impression that the windows have zero tint from the factory on the 4GS as the glass has a UV reduction feature embedded into the glass itself? Does anyone know if the 4GS comes with a factory tint at all?
I got a call back from my installer today and he said since I was his customer, he would charge $50 to remove the tint from all four windows and $150 to re-tint a lighter shade = $200 total for the re-do. He said 70% won't really show up but thats what is legal in NY...I'm hoping that a combination of keeping my rear-windshield at 35%, the white exterior with black tint will help it "appear" dark enough to still provide privacy and that nice contrasting look.
I was under the impression that the windows have zero tint from the factory on the 4GS as the glass has a UV reduction feature embedded into the glass itself? Does anyone know if the 4GS comes with a factory tint at all?
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AJLex19 (05-02-17)
#320
Lead Lap
50% or lighter tint
Anyone with a 4GS with pics of their car with a light tint e.g. 50% or possibly 70%? Anyone with a starfire/ultra white with 50% or lighter would be most helpful as well.
Thanks in advance...
Thanks in advance...
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Kira X (05-05-17)
#322
Lead Lap
Lol looks like a ticket waiting to happen..I see Coney island in the background too...but...
...Still looking for anyone will 50% or lighter on their 4GS... thanks
...Still looking for anyone will 50% or lighter on their 4GS... thanks
#323
Saw some on the dealer lot with lighter than 50%....in fact, no tint at all.
My opinion is tint isn't all that noticeable until you get below 50% transmission, I wouldn't notice the difference between 70% and untinted unless it was side-by-side.
I bring it up as a reference point, as you have book-ends of "typical" ~ 35% tint and untinted....
My opinion is tint isn't all that noticeable until you get below 50% transmission, I wouldn't notice the difference between 70% and untinted unless it was side-by-side.
I bring it up as a reference point, as you have book-ends of "typical" ~ 35% tint and untinted....
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#325
Lead Lap
Saw some on the dealer lot with lighter than 50%....in fact, no tint at all.
My opinion is tint isn't all that noticeable until you get below 50% transmission, I wouldn't notice the difference between 70% and untinted unless it was side-by-side.
I bring it up as a reference point, as you have book-ends of "typical" ~ 35% tint and untinted....
My opinion is tint isn't all that noticeable until you get below 50% transmission, I wouldn't notice the difference between 70% and untinted unless it was side-by-side.
I bring it up as a reference point, as you have book-ends of "typical" ~ 35% tint and untinted....
Was looking around the forum and saw a few old 3GS threads with pics of 50% tint and it looks good IMHO...
#326
Driver School Candidate
I admire the fact that you're going through all this trouble to abide by this dumb law. I honestly think you just got really unlucky (end of month quotas, officer trainee) with your recent run in with the cops. I'm definitely not removing my tint. Cuomo can suck it.
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AJLex19 (05-05-17)
#327
Lead Lap
Thanks man...you may be right with me just having bad luck...with all the traffic and rules in NYC, we may just have to walk everywhere lol
#328
Instructor
alex, it sounds like you want a great tint with good clarity and not too dark
if you start talking about window tints its like talking bmw's on this forum nobody will agree or not fight about having a car look like darth vader
best two products that will look great are
Crystalline 40-50% tints
and Formual 1 pinnacle 50%
i have formula 1 on one of my cars its classy and does a good job with heat rejection and has great clarity
pinnacle formula 1 will be around 350
the crystalline 450 or 500
if you start talking about window tints its like talking bmw's on this forum nobody will agree or not fight about having a car look like darth vader
best two products that will look great are
Crystalline 40-50% tints
and Formual 1 pinnacle 50%
i have formula 1 on one of my cars its classy and does a good job with heat rejection and has great clarity
pinnacle formula 1 will be around 350
the crystalline 450 or 500
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AJLex19 (05-05-17)
#330
Instructor
thanks for update peas great info for the whole country