flektone

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Specifically black with 35% tint and flaxen interior. Also for those who have this color interior how difficult is it to keep clean? I always stick with black interior because i keep my cars on average 8 years and black tends to hide imperfections. But i am OCD and do stay on top of cleaning the car so it always looks new regardless of age.

flektone

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Anyone, class, anyone?

Olasek

Not sure what you are looking for, I have 2016 IS350, luxury edition with flaxen interior (real leather). Had to custom order the car since no one like that was available anywhere in the US. Beautiful interior and have had no issues keeping it clean but I don't have kids. Love my IS.

flektone

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The thread clearly states that im looking for people who have tinted windows with flaxen interior. Im trying to get an idea of how much of the interior shows through the tint. While i was at it Im also asking how hard it is to keep clean. Im OCD and keep my cars on average 8 years and they always look just as new as when i bought it regardless of age.

unioncorps

The '18 IS350 owner's manual suggests not to use any glass cleaner to clean the inside of the rear window because of the rear window defogger heater wires and antenna, but instead to use lukewarm water to clean as needed. I've seen many rides on this forum that have tint all around, but has anyone had any problems/issues with having tint on the rear window affecting the defogger or antenna?

skiracer

As long as you stay away from any glass cleaner that contains amonia, like Windex, you should be fine.

E46CT

A slightly moist (or even dry if you want) microfiber is all you need to clean glass with or without tint.

Burrcold

Tint did not cause any issues with the defroster or antenna.

RayPags

Totally agree with this. I use to use glass cleaner on a previous car, over time it deteriorates the tint.

Former5SFE

Been using Stoner's Invisible Glass for years with tinted windows on multiple cars with zero negative affects. I wouldn't use anything else either. A dry or damp microfiber towel? Sounds like streak city to me....

E46CT

Nope. no streaks. As long as you start with clean windows and maintain them, no need for products. if i ever need product, i'll use a quick spritz of quick detailer. but that's rare.

if you have tint, you're essentially cleaning plastic. so not following the use of stoners on it. i mean i'm sure it works, but it may be overkill for cleaning plastic film. stoners is expensive stuff

unioncorps

Ok thanks everyone - just wanted to make sure there aren't any lingering issues if I had tint installed down the road.

unioncorps

So I have an appointment scheduled next week to get the car tinted. The shop I'm going with is pretty reputable, 5 stars and has done a lot of celebrity/exotic cars. I believe they pretty much offer the Llumar product line, as they're an authorized shop to install it.

• Llumar Formula One Stratos Series
• Llumar Formula One Pinnacle Series
• Llumar Formula One Classic Series
• Llumar CTX

Speaking with the owner over the phone, he mentioned that the 'cheapest' film would be $250 to install for my car which I think would be the Classic Series. I'd think it'd cost about $300-350 for getting the Pinnacle. I don't need to go too high end on tint, but wanted something that would last and be good quality so I was thinking of maybe the Pinnacle. What do you guys think and what tint level should I get? (I have the IS350 in Obsidian). I know our cars have a slight tint on the windows stock.

Good thing is that this shop honors a true lifetime warranty against peeling, cracking, fading or adhesive failure.

premier3IS

Here is a list of their types of film they offer. I would look through it to decide on what fits you best.

http://www.llumar.com/automotive-fil...utomotive-film

If you own the car then go with a film that isn't a dye to prevent it from fading. If its a lease then its up to you on what you want to get. I have one shade below limo and I cant remember if that is 15% or 10% for Llumar. It's dark enough and people will only pretty much see a shadow of the driver. Limo is too dark to see out from at night. Check with your state laws on the percentage of tint allowed if you car, most states you cant have anything on the front.

unioncorps

Thanks man. I own the car so I'm thinking of going to get the Pinnacle - I know it'll probably be a steep install price, but for the investment in the long run I think it'd be worth it especially for the interior vs. a cheaper tint. TN's legal limit is 35% so I think I'll keep it there.

Anyone have Pinnacle on their cars? If so, how does it look and how much does it really reject heat on the inside?