window tinting, any suggestions on the best way to install window tint (where to buy) Options

[garin]

Thought about tinting the celica's windows. should i buy precut? a friend told me walmart brand is ok. i thought about 5 or 20% for the rear. 20 or 35% for the sides and maybe 35 or 50% for the front. also can i do this with a friend or two or just go pro? if by myself what tools are recommended? if by a pro what is the cost?

Thanks any help is appreciated!

[richee3]

I went with 20% on my rear and back side windows, and I paid a professional to put Llumar on it. I am very satisfied with it, because it's not turning purple or anything like a lot of the stuff you can buy at auto parts stores. Plus, when I was reading how-to's for tinting my windows, I found that a lot of people had problems with their rear defrosters melting the tint, so I figured it would be best to pay and have a pro put it on. That way, if anything goes wrong, he has to fix it at his own cost rather than me paying to re-tint it. Mine was done for $125, and if I had to do it over again, I'd take it to a professional any day. The only thing I would do different is put 35% on it rather than 20% because my reverse lights aren't bight enough and I can't ever see to back up. But definitely get it done professionally.

and a note on tint with police - when stopped, ROLL YOUR WINDOWS DOWN AND PUT YOUR HANDS ON THE WHEEL - read it, understand it, do it. puts their mind at ease walking up on a tinted out car, and makes a world of difference in their attitude - especially if you know you f*cked up and caused them to pull you over.

Turn your dome light on if it's night. Doing all of these things makes a world of difference!

This post has been edited by richee3: Mar 18, 2009 - 5:15 PM