Tinting - any issues?
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I always tint my cars, and had the XKR tinted earlier this week. The back windows are hard to tint, because the edge is embedded in the rubber, so the choice is either to bury the tint up into the rubber (which is hard to do and can take some later repair work) or trim it around so that you have a clear glass border (which is easier but doesnt look so good). The car looks awesome tinted, especially since the interior is charcoal which makes the tint darker. I got darkest legal, but I live on the Gold Coast so you need it.
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Everest29 (10-25-2013)
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I had my 07 tinted to the darkest I could get back in 2010 in FL, where it comes in handy. I got stopped by a FL trooper three weeks ago for the first time. She was at the exit on the turnpike as I got off, pulled me over and used an electronic gauge to measure the darkness. She gave me a warning instead of a ticket, probably thanks to my Purple Heart plates. I have seen her twice since then at the same exit but since I saw her first, I rolled down the windows and drove past with no problems.
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I just tinted my car with LLumar Formula 1 tint. Whatever is legal in MA. Came out really nice and cuts down the heat in the car and happy with it. Even if I could've gone darker I would not have. I actually like the look of it with no tint, but the car is outside all the time, so the UV protection was important.
Go with 100% ceramic based tints. I think the whole job was under $300
Go with 100% ceramic based tints. I think the whole job was under $300
Last edited by mosesbotbol; 10-25-2013 at 10:24 AM.
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Everest29 (10-25-2013)
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Thanks, everyone! I found that the legal limit in Texas is 25%, which is plenty dark for me. I may also do the front windshield in UV Clear, to try to help prevent the leather on the dash from aging and pulling away - a problem I already need to fix.
Mosesbotol, I'll definitely look into the ceramic tint.
BruceTheQuail, the back window was my concern. I definitely want the tint to go all the way to the rubber. My previous car had an issue with that. Perhaps I'll go to the dealership and see what they recommend - they'll, of course, be more expensive, but as long as it looks perfect.
Mosesbotol, I'll definitely look into the ceramic tint.
BruceTheQuail, the back window was my concern. I definitely want the tint to go all the way to the rubber. My previous car had an issue with that. Perhaps I'll go to the dealership and see what they recommend - they'll, of course, be more expensive, but as long as it looks perfect.
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I had my 07 tinted to the darkest I could get back in 2010 in FL, where it comes in handy. I got stopped by a FL trooper three weeks ago for the first time. She was at the exit on the turnpike as I got off, pulled me over and used an electronic gauge to measure the darkness. She gave me a warning instead of a ticket, probably thanks to my Purple Heart plates. I have seen her twice since then at the same exit but since I saw her first, I rolled down the windows and drove past with no problems.
Do you have a purple heart? I swear my Army Ranger Licence plate frame gets me out of more tickets...
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It may have just been the brand of tinting the shop used but when I was driving into the sun, I could always see some imperfections in the tinting. Looked like it needed to be cleaned but it WAS clean.
Also, you have to really watch when getting your inspection sticker that they don't go crazy with the scraper.. ask me how I know
Today is my last day for my XKR, I'm getting an XFR.. I won't tint the windshield.
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Everest29 (10-25-2013)
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When I had mine done, a computer cuts the shape and the computer had the wrong dimensions for the small window. They had to hand cut it; no big deal for them. The rear window looks darker than the percent it is tinted with. You may not have to go as dark for a dark look.
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Thanks, everyone! I found that the legal limit in Texas is 25%, which is plenty dark for me. I may also do the front windshield in UV Clear, to try to help prevent the leather on the dash from aging and pulling away - a problem I already need to fix.
Mosesbotol, I'll definitely look into the ceramic tint.
BruceTheQuail, the back window was my concern. I definitely want the tint to go all the way to the rubber. My previous car had an issue with that. Perhaps I'll go to the dealership and see what they recommend - they'll, of course, be more expensive, but as long as it looks perfect.
Mosesbotol, I'll definitely look into the ceramic tint.
BruceTheQuail, the back window was my concern. I definitely want the tint to go all the way to the rubber. My previous car had an issue with that. Perhaps I'll go to the dealership and see what they recommend - they'll, of course, be more expensive, but as long as it looks perfect.
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Folding sun screen. My car has hardly seen a garage and dash looks great. The folding screen fits perfect straddled in the back seat. Takes 4-8 seconds to put on or take off.
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Everest29 (10-25-2013)
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For you folks tinting the back glass on the coupe...
The side windows pop out with ease... A 10mm wrench, and slide them forward. Easy to tint that way!
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The side windows pop out with ease... A 10mm wrench, and slide them forward. Easy to tint that way!
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The back side windows remove. Its very easy. You'll be 150% to 200% happier with the tint all the way to the edge. My installer redid mine for free when I took the windows out and handed them to him. Just one little bolt under the weather stripping.
*Edit: Here, I found my old post, too. https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...88/#post639223
Last edited by Muddydog; 10-26-2013 at 01:23 AM.
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