Originally Posted by Philthy84

I'm scheduled to get my Xpel Ultimate paint protection full front end, CQuartz sealant and tints (thinking 20% all round, 70-80 on windshield and either 5 or 10% on the Panoramic roof. It will be a day and half job so hoping to have pics to share on Tuesday evening. I've been keeping the RX at home as much as possible and avoiding getting on the highways when I've been forced to drive it during my first week of ownership to lessen any chances of rock chips. Come to think of it the only time I took the RX out was to bring her back to the dealership I bought it from to get the running boards and illuminated door sills installed.

Originally Posted by Philthy84

I'm scheduled to get my Xpel Ultimate paint protection full front end, CQuartz sealant and tints (thinking 20% all round, 70-80 on windshield and either 5 or 10% on the Panoramic roof. It will be a day and half job so hoping to have pics to share on Tuesday evening. I've been keeping the RX at home as much as possible and avoiding getting on the highways when I've been forced to drive it during my first week of ownership to lessen any chances of rock chips. Come to think of it the only time I took the RX out was to bring her back to the dealership I bought it from to get the running boards and illuminated door sills installed.

Originally Posted by rajlover

Can you show pictures of your car....need to see how running board looks on it...and how much you paid for it

Originally Posted by barx

thanks for great thread everyone.

I just had our white RX done:
- 3M color stable 35 on front windows
- 3M color stable 90 on back windows and rear
- 3M crystalline 90 on front windshield

it was $275 for the 3M color stable + $250 for the crystalline front windshield.

i wanted the side windows to match as much as possible without being obviously illegal and having to deal with fixits. that's why i went with 35 in the front and didn't try to make the rears darker.

i also wanted heat rejection and uv protection, so that's why i tinted all the windows. i never knew about the front windshield, but i'm happy i did it.

notes: i have bad night vision b/c of lasik, but visibility is great on the side mirrors and out the rear window at night. there is slightly more reflection off the dash with the front tint during the day, but it's not too bad with the 90.

no comments yet on heat and UV b/c it's hard to do a side by side.

haven't taken pictures yet, but let me know if you're intrested.

Originally Posted by TexLexRX

I had 3m crystalline tint installed rear sides,rear floating window,and front and back windshields.I was told 42 % heat reduction.I have noticed a difference in this TEXAS heat.

Originally Posted by RXLexusF

My dealer recommend against tinting my front windshield because the application required a lot of water, and it might get in under the dashboard to cause damage to Electronics.
The 2 front speakers, HUD, and vent are very close to the windshield. Should I be concerned? Any suggestions? Thanks~

Originally Posted by RXLexusF

My dealer recommend against tinting my front windshield because the application required a lot of water, and it might get in under the dashboard to cause damage to Electronics.
The 2 front speakers, HUD, and vent are very close to the windshield. Should I be concerned? Any suggestions? Thanks~

Originally Posted by AL13NV8D3R

Any installer whos says there might be damage if front windshield is tinted, that dealer should be avoided like the plague. A good experianced installer will be smart enough to put towels or absorbent materials to capture excess water before it can do any damage. I have tinted every windshield of every car i have owned and have NO issues of dash discoloration, electeonic damage or stains. And i have owned like 15+ cars in my lifetime.