i think im gunna go with 3M, im very impressed with the locations and according to reviews people are satisfied. im gunna make a couple calls and find the cheapest.

 

...my door windows are 20% & the quarters & back glass are 5% limo. I can't remember if it's 3M or Llumar, but 5yrs later & no issues..$150 cash

 

Had our ES 350 done about two and half years ago, at a Lexus dealer here in Florida, they did a nice job and it only cost $125. They were running a special (that they seem to run quite offend). They did a real nice job. Not having the SC done because the quarter windows and the rear were already done. Have had the SC since 08, only thing is the tint was scraped in one spot, but not bad enough to redo the tint.

 

I just had my "new to me" '08 SC done a few weeks ago with 33% 3M Nano Ceramic tint all around (darkest "legal" tint in Florida). It ran $150 and came out perfect. Lifetime warranty to boot....Very happy with them..

Down here in Florida, window tints are important if you value your interior (or your eyes!). The newer graphite/carbon/ceramic tints are entirely different from the previous dye-based tints. They actually look darker than they are from the outside (when the sun is shining) and barely look tinted from the inside.....and the clarity is amazing. The visibility almost seems better with the tint - day or night....like a pair of really good driving glasses. I've had many cars tinted over the years, and this new stuff is far-and-away orders of magnitude better than anything I've had before....it's worth the few extra bucks to get it done right.

 

Hi Gang

I am curious but how many SC owners have
tinted the Windows ? I am debating if I should
get my windows tinted . My concern is for us SC
owners to tint the rear window, the Tint technician
has to have the top at a 90 degree position and it
might put a heavy load on the top motor holding it up
for 30-40 minutes .

what do you guys think ?


gas

 

I tinted mine. No problem at all.

 

Tinted mine also. 5% limo tint all around except front windshield. Check your local laws though. Each state has a set limit on the front windshield, side windows, and rear windows; as well as the percentage allowed on each. Mine are def illegal in all 50 states, but I have Oklahoma plates and I drive in Illinois. In Oklahoma most officers don't make a big deal about the tint. They know it gets up to 120+ heat index in the summer. I don't think they will stop me in Illinois (as of yet) b/c #1 as they don't know the Oklahoma tint percentages; #2 if I get pulled over for another violation they would possibly tack on the window violation and possibly my blacked out tail lights (up to officer's discretion). A risk I accept. Additionally, I would definitely find the thread on raising the rear quarter windows while the top is down to let them do the smaller quarter windows. My tech had a hard time. As for the 90 degree approach for the rear windshield, most professional techs shouldn't have a problem. As a side note, my wife doesn't drive my car, as the tint is too dark for her to see. Something to consider if you go really dark. I've acclimated.

 

....had mine done when I first purchased vehicle, it took him about 1.5 hrs to do whole car. He opened the roof to the 90 degree angle & did the rear glass in about 20-30 min.,he then closed the top & did the other 4 windows. My tech didn't have any issues doing the quarters & i wouldn't recommend raising quarters while top is down, because you need extended time with the windows up, so that they can dry. If you raise the quarters while the top is down, they will lower
themselves when you close the roof, then you risk peeling the tint before it's dried thoroughly

 

I seem to be unable to figure out how to raise or lower the quarter windows other than the top up and down switch.

can the work separately?

 

Yes, if you do the mod...

 

What mod? How?

 

not completey true. Any stock SC430 can raise the quarter windows temporarily with the top down, for example, while tinting. There is a thread with instructions on thie forum, Search for "quarter window mod" You cannot drive with them up or else you will get a warning tone and the red light on the top button while in motion. The specific mod (luxliink addon OR DIY module) allows you to roll them up and down on the fly. Tex, makes a good point though. If you can't keep your windows up for an extended time, then it might be problematic. If i had it to do again, I would have raised them and kept them up to let my tech do it easily and have solid results.

 

I am confused . Wouldn't the small window be" up " when the top is closed ?
wouldnt the tech do the small window when they are up ? Otherwise how could the small
Windows be tinted ? The other question is I heard someone said the doors have double seals(?)
snd the doors have to be pulled apart on the tint for the big door Windows won't stick
or work.

any thoughts on this ?

thx

 

Yes windows are up with the top up, but i was explaining that with the top down and the rear windows up using the method in the other thread (about rasing the quarter window with the top down) that tinting them is easier. I dont know what you mean by double seals but my tech didn't have to pull apart the doors. I get no sticking or problems at all.

 

Ok yea I think with the top up the tech should still be able to tint the small window

i am in CA and now I got to figure out how goofy it might look if the door Windows have a
lighter tint. In CA , tinting the front door Windows are illegal