So i relized today that my black onyx IS250 needs a tint.

What % you guys think? I wanted to get:
Front Windshield: 50%
Front Side: 35%
Back Side: 15%
Back Windshield: 45%

Should i go lighter on the back (no backup camera)?
Should i take it to the dealership, do they even do tints?
How much you pay for your tint?
If i take it to a regular shop, what should they take extra precaution to?

 

I went 65% for the rear windows and back windshield, and 35% to the front windows. I have no trouble looking at the back, even with the rear sunshade up.

Don't take it to the dealership. They will most likely charge you an arm and a leg. Do some research on the best tint shops in your area.

I paid $180 for ceramic tint as described above.

Make sure your tint specialist knows that most people have found getting the side edges of the windows difficult, as they stay on the frame of the window and doesn't give enough space to go to the very edge with ease.

 

Hey Philip,
Do you mind posting a pix of ur IS since that may be the % I want! THANKS
Suave Tequila

 

so philip what do you suggest saying to the tint specialist on getting the side edges, basicly what should i say to him?

what diffrent types of tints are there?

 

I just put 5% all the way around on mine.....and love it!

 

I am getting huper optik 20% as soon as my tinter gets in in stock and then 60% front just to reduce the glare

 

You can go 20% or 35% all around.

I'd probably wouldnt' recommend doing the front windshield...

Take it to a tinting shop, and I'm sure if the IS requires molt (sp) skin for the windows.

 

Here's a site with samples of Huper Optic with different grades. http://www.automalltintfactory.com/

 

Ive seen that site before and they dont have the 20%. They only make 20% overseas but it will be coming here soon

 

Just make sure to tell him to get the edges all the way and not leave a strip of untinted window. He'll know what to do.

Three types of tint: one is dyed tint, which offers on heat protection, only shading. The second is metallic tint, which offers good heat protection, is a little more expensive, but can interfere with radio and navigation system signals/frequencies. The last is ceramic tint, which offers better heat protection, is most expensive, and does not affect radio/nav signals.