Hulk311

I just bought a LS 430 and I'm deciding on what kind of tint percentage I should go with and also what brand. I was thinking of going with the Huper Optik until I read that it gives off a green/blue color and I don't want that. I have now decided to go with the Formula One Pinnacle Series tint.

My question now is what percentage should I go with? My car is black with tan interior.

I have basically three options but am free to any other ideas.

1) 50% all around, including windshield

2) 50% on windshield and two front doors
35% on back windows and 35% on rear window

3) 50% on windshield and two front doors
35% on back windows and 50% on rear window

Also I read that Pinnacle comes in 40% as well, but don't think a lot of tint shops are going to carry 35%, 40% and 50% (probably just 35% and 50% and darker).

The reason for option 2 and 3 above is that I was thinking sometimes when traveling I could just throw a bag/camera/etc. in the backseat and the 35% tint will conceal it more than 50%.

But on the other hand 50% all around will look classier.

Finally, on the 50% vs 35% for the rear window I don't know if 35% is even necessary. The other night some guy behind me turned on his high beams and with the auto dimming rear view mirror it didn't even bother me one bit!

But if I do decide to go with option 3 (which I am really thinking about doing) would that look weird? Having 35% on back doors and 50% on rear window?

I know this post is sort of a rant but I want to get this done right the first time. My current SUV has 50% on front windows and 50% on windshield and I really like the uniform look when looking from the inside out.

Selah777

From the looks of it, I think you really want to go with the 50% all around. 35 on the rear windows and then 50 and the rear windshield may look kind of goofy. If you wanted to stagger it I would go with 50 on the front half and 35 in the back

JE

iTrader: (1)

I like it the same all the way around at 35%, but if you like the stagger and want to reduce possible reasons to be pulled over I would do 50% front windows and 35% rears. No matter what I would never tint my windshield. Reduced visibility at night is no joke. I know from experience. My recommendation/what I do is a 5% strip on the front that comes down right at the bottom or a little below the mirror.

Quipper

FWIW, my philosophy is this: the less the better. Too much and you look like you have something to hide / hail from the 'hood.

HiloDB1

iTrader: (3)

50% windshield 35% the rest. Had a car done like that and with all windows at 35% you wouldnt even notice the windshield was tinted.

LS430Lexus

You might want to check your states law. Michigan law does not allow completely tinted windshields.

B43088

I have the same color combination as you and i did 30% carbon series, i like how it looks and i also had no trouble from the police. heres a couple pics to give u an idea tho

Boomer01

I recommend getting your windshield tinted if you are not worried about the law. It is illegal most places (Oklahoma included), but this is my 4th vehicle with it done and I have had no problems with cops. A tinted windshield dramatically reduces glare from the sun and I hardly ever find myself needing sunglasses.

I have 20% on the sides and back and 35% on the windshield.