Inconsequential

nope, it blended in well with the % of the new tinting

Rotor8U

I wasnt saying that the rear window couldnt be done....Just saying that my installer said it was a pain. (could be from the fact that he's about 6'4" so crawling in and out of the back of the car would be difficult).

I would just be sure that whoever you have do it, just ask about warranties and junk like that. Make sure that the tint has a lifetime warranty so in case it does turn purple or bubble, you can have it replaced.

SmackTard

does anyone know what % tint the sunroof is i would like to add that tint all around

TracerRX-8

This is 5% on both my vehicles. Its illegal as hell but unless you give the officer another reason to write ya they dont worry about it. Now if you live in a state that requires inspection stickers like here in Texas try a little trick I've used before. First try to find a friend who has a friend who does inspections....hehe, if not I just roll all the windows down when I go there....they have never rolled them up.

I have to do the 5% I worked nightshift way too long. As Gizmo once said "Ahhhh Bright lights! Bright Lights!"

kwolfman

FYI, I just had my car tinted using Huper Optik Ceramic 40 on all side and rear windows. I also had Ceramic 50 applied to my sun roof. I didn't want that any darker but I wanted the UV and IR protection.

I'll take a picture later when the tint finishes curing (est. 2-3 weeks). The tint installer said HO tint is great but because it is about twice as thick as normal tint, it takes longer to cure.

By the way, with HO C-40 tint, my windows measured 33% VLT, +/- 3% meter error. I felt it was close enough to my state's 35% minimum. It certainly was within the error margin.

G8rboy

I just posted pics of my newly tinted (35% front, 20% rear) Black 8 in the multimedia section:
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/pics-brilliant-black-tinted-windows-26286/#post329346

Thrax

I have 22% charcoal one my 8

mysql101

ugh, 3 pieces? That really sucks.

The place I had mine done at had a computer cut all the parts, so they were dead accurate - each window was done by a single piece of tint.

It's 18% all around.

G8rboy

Same here... the first place I called wanted to do the rear in two pieces, so I checked around until I found a shop that would do it in once piece. They said it was a bitch, but they did a great job.

RotorMotor04

Found a great site for RX-8 decals

http://www.rotarydecals.com/

Mafia

wow that 20% looks sharp , very nice

Mafia

18% my bad

Raevik

So how much can I expect to pay to have a nice tinting job at 35% all around on my Ti?

I'm in NoVA, btw....

XcelR8

I paid $175 for 35% Lumar tint on all the windows.

mysql101

I paid $149 USD including taxes.

Raevik

That's not too bad at all. I was afraid it would cost $300 or something.

So, what should I look for in a good tint job?

I want to go right up to the legal limit in VA, which is 35% all around.

I should want computer-cut pieces....or as few seams as possible, or something? I'm just guessing here. Enlighten me

G8rboy

A lot depends on where you live... every place I called in the Chicago burbs was $200-250. I ended up going with a $250 place because they did the rear window in a single piece.

Raevik

So single piece for rear window is desirable.

Anything else?

G8rboy

If you have the Nav system or aftermarket satellite radio, you want non-metallized tint only.

rot8ryx

anyone know the legal tint percentage for CA????

canaryrx8

iTrader: (3)

18% back windows 35% front windows, tint is Formula One and has a ridiculously high reflective rate, makes a huge difference and looks pretty sweet, unfortunately as it was the highest grade film it was pretty pricey =(

moyica

I got quotes on tint around my area they said they could put
80% back
60% sides
but then another told me
70% back
60% sides
what is going on what is legal in florida
or maybe its Pasco
what the heck?

Inconsequential

You do know that the lower the percent, the darker it is, right? The percent indicates the light filtering through.

mysql101

moyica, I'm in Tampa - 18% all around. Most others that I've seen in the area have 5% up to around 25%. With most somewhere in the middle.

SMigneco

I am in S. FL. I have 13% all around. Looks great. Would not want it any lighter or darker. It is illegal but I have had illegal tint on my past 3 cars and have never had any problems.

Paid $149 for titanium based black tint which will not turn purple but would interfere with the NAV system if I had it. Lifetime warranty.