window tint?

TEGGYMANN22 · Post by **TEGGYMANN22** » March 14th, 2007, 3:23 pm

Can you tint the dot matrix on the back window and look good?

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » March 14th, 2007, 4:05 pm

Some tinters will say no problem and some say problem. But on all of my cars it always looks like crap. My suggestion would be for you to ask your tinter to show you on your car how it will look when done as a small sample. I have seen only one car with a peice of solid black vinyl only on the dot matrix frit and it looked very good from the outside but was noticeable from the inside.
I just gave up on worring about it and tell them to tint right over it.

TEGGYMANN22 · Post by **TEGGYMANN22** » March 14th, 2007, 4:40 pm

thanks man my itr came with the back window tinted and it looks like shitt

TypeR1461 · Post by **TypeR1461** » March 14th, 2007, 6:42 pm

TEGGYMANN22 wrote:thanks man my itr came with the back window tinted and it looks like shitt

No tint's FTW

-Geo

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » March 14th, 2007, 7:01 pm

TypeR1461 wrote:
TEGGYMANN22 wrote:thanks man my itr came with the back window tinted and it looks like shitt
No tint's FTW

-Geo

If you like to have a faded interior then Yes ftw, But if you like to preserve the nice dark black color and not turn everything purple/blue then tint is the winnar

Oh and this is just plain Sex:

Even in stock trim, dark tint = Sex:

For more sex-ed up pics, look at my sig

TypeR1461 · Post by **TypeR1461** » March 14th, 2007, 11:35 pm

Bbasso wrote:
TypeR1461 wrote:
TEGGYMANN22 wrote:thanks man my itr came with the back window tinted and it looks like shitt
No tint's FTW

-Geo
If you like to have a faded interior then Yes ftw, But if you like to preserve the nice dark black color and not turn everything purple/blue then tint is the winnar

Oh and this is just plain Sex:

Even in stock trim, dark tint = Sex:
For more sex-ed up pics, look at my sig

Sorry let me rephrase that Clear Huper optik T-60 Tint FTW

Mystic363 · Post by **Mystic363** » March 15th, 2007, 4:13 am

Basso.....the pic of your ITR w/ the Statue of Liberty in the background is saaawweeet! That is one of the best pics of a teg that I have seen yet!

Mystic363 (Neil)

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » March 15th, 2007, 12:43 pm

thanks!

Cidgrad130 · Post by **Cidgrad130** » March 16th, 2007, 1:50 am

I did a fair bit of research before I had my DC5 (daily driver) tinted. The most reputable company I found was a certified "formulaone" tint installer. You can check for local dealers on their website:

http://www.formulaone.com/

They have proprietary technology...and the product/install is covered under a nation-wide lifetime warranty. Their installers are trained and certified in the installation process. And they don't do cheesy "pieced together" tinting on the hatch glass...it is all one piece and laid out by computer templates.

They did an outstanding job (but it does cost a bit more than the everyday tint install)...and they were able to tint the "dot matrix" around the perimeter of the glass without issue.

I have not had my ITR tinted (because I only drive it for track duty/or spirited weekend driving...otherwise it is under cover in the garage)...but after the outcome I got from the RSX-S, I am thinking about reconsidering.

I would suggest at least check them out and see what they have to offer.

Post by **Doespike** » March 16th, 2007, 10:16 am

If you don't mind me asking, how much did it cost you to do your RSX-S? And which level of tint did you use? Classic?

<--nearest 3 FormulaOne Installers are in Canada

Cidgrad130 · Post by **Cidgrad130** » March 17th, 2007, 1:01 pm

I got mine done in Atlanta GA...I went with the premier at 32%, and got the windshield banner as well. The whole thing was $325 ($275 for car and $50 for the banner). I know that it is more expensive, but you get what you pay for in my opinion.

Too bad that they are not close to your house...maybe you could plan to do it next time you take the car out of town.

Cheers!

Post by **Doespike** » March 17th, 2007, 4:55 pm

That's not bad at all for the premier, I was expecting more. Definitely get what you pay for...

Do you have any pics of your RSX-S online? Just curious...

Cidgrad130 · Post by **Cidgrad130** » March 17th, 2007, 8:24 pm

Here are some pics...but they don't really show off the tint very well (I took them in relatively low ambient light).

I can take some others with close ups of the dot matrix patterns (in some brighter light conditions tommorrow) if you like.

Cheers!

nautica_t · Post by **nautica_t** » March 18th, 2007, 4:50 pm

not much you can really do to the dot matrix.
my tint installer said there's no real way to actually tint it properly unless you sand them down or not tint that area.

i said fook it, and it doesn't look that bad, but still bothers me and i have to protect my investment as i don't want these seats to fade.

INTGRTY · Post by **INTGRTY** » March 28th, 2007, 7:42 pm

if u have better close up pics of the tint that would be sweet....considering gettin tint due to where i live and my new work schedule, and so far the look of ur rsx looks good. we have a formulaone company in my city as well. unfortunately my R is a daily driver and might be in the sun a tad more than id like.