response to all the tint questions

[domino]

for those of you that are unaware the way tint is applied to windows like the rear of a probe is done in multiple pcs for a few reasons;
first- the curvature of the window requires it other wise we would get wrinkles
second- the tint comes on rolls (kinda like paper towels) and is only really used in one length, which is approx 20" wide
third-a good shop starts out laying the tint over the out side of the window to use it as a template , then usually in 3 or less strips the window is covered.
the tinter then over laps the tint just enough that all the gaps created by the curved window are gone. then to eliminate the overly dark spots due to two layers of tint theycut a seam in it.
this is the most crucial part and is why you need a truely skilled hand to do it.
the seam must be straight and clean so that it isnt visible to the naked eye.
after time ( many years usually) the tint sort of shrinks and sometimes the seams are visible.
but when done correctly (like mine was ) it still looks good. and my tint is atleast 5+ years old(assumable by the purple faded color in the rear)

[Russki]

Thanks, man, good to know:tup:
How about some prices for the 4 side windows and the rear one.
What about the law? how dark can u get it? I heard of different color tints, like red, is that legal?
thanks

[domino]

colors arent any more illeaglel than black, but I personally think that colors look lame. I believe the law is 50 % light thru or more
which sucks cuz that hardly tinted. I am actually going to court to fight a ticket on tint they delayed the date until november.

[rebby]

legally you can only go as dark as 50%

[MN94ProbeGT]

what about dipping your windows in tint? I've heard they do that??:confused:

[rebby]

Originally posted by MN94ProbeGT
what about dipping your windows in tint? I've heard they do that??:confused: really??? hmm... i don't know if i would remove the side ones in the back though... i hear that they are hella expensive!!! :eek:

[Russki]

Originally posted by MN94ProbeGT
what about dipping your windows in tint? I've heard they do that??:confused:

I heard about that too, isn't it the way they tint them at the factory???

[tracer bullet]

I think that's in the glass itself, not really "on" the glass. Not positive though.

The tint laws are so that when you get pulled over for speeding the cop can see if you're goning for a gun in the glove box or anything liket hat. Can't blame them, really, for wanting to see into the car when they walk up to it. Call me old!

I still want someone to have dark tint and paint their roof black too, kind of like the old NSX's.

[domino]

thats exactly what I plan to do . Black roof and re do my tint too

[MN94ProbeGT]

kewl, like the talons!

[MN Probe GT]

I know there are at least 2 probers on PT that have a black roof.

[Russki]

Any pics??? I've never seen a probe with a black roof before.

[rebby]

the black roof does look pretty cool... especially when the tint is the same color.. :D

[naustin]

Originally posted by GV93GT
Any pics??? I've never seen a probe with a black roof before.


Lots of Probes have black tint with a black roof. Thousands of them. Most of them are painted black all over though too. ;)