[johnnygti]

Many of you out there have your GTI's tinted. I am looking to get mine done in the very near future. My fast is UG, so dark with a slight mirror sheen is hot. What percentage did you decide on? If you can post some pics as well, that will help me make my decision.

Thanks [help]

 

[kryptonkid07]

http://myfastgti.com/vw/vw_gti_images_photos_wallpapers/slapped_on_some_tint-t2041.0.html (Slapped on some tint)

or

http://myfastgti.com/vw/my_fast/what_tint-t320.22.html (what % tint?)

that second link has a picture of my tornado red with tint.

 

[Dragon]

This is my UG with limo tint on the rear windows and nothing on the front:

 

[johnnygti]

... cause i was considering 20% on my window, 15/10% rest of the car.

 

[Seawolfe]

Another thing to consider is what your local laws are. Some places allow you to tint all windows except the windshield; others vary. I would recommend going to a shop and asking what the law is in your area.

 

[Dragon]

Here's some tint guidlines by state: http://www.tintdude.com/laws.html

 

[22350]

I put on Llumar ceramic limo on the rear and 20% on the sides....I absolutely love it when ricers pull up trying to pick a race and get all frustrated because they can't see me! The CHP on the other hand...well.... lets just say I roll my windows down a lot!

Also, it is pretty dark at night...if some poor fool ever walks across the street wearing all black he'll probably end up a grease spot. I would feel bad about that as it would probably hurt my girl... oh and the dead guy too.

 

[johnnygti]

I just got a call back from the tint shop, and she said that on the UG GTI, 20% all around is the way to go. So, I may go 20% all around, and 30% on the driver window. Just so I can see the schlep who decides to wear black at night.

And its going to cost around $160/180 - that seems reasonable. They offer lifetime guarentee against discoloring, tearing and whatever else. They did my Lancer 2 years ago, and it is still as good looking today as it was when I first got it.

 

[kryptonkid07]

Good choice. That's what I have on mine.

 

[johnnygti]

just dropped it off. they got me to agree to a higher, shinier tint for a bit more. its called marquis tint... has a sheen to it, reflects way better than the others and looks great. got 38% on the doors, 20% rear seat and back window. $220 with tax and all.

now i have to convince the wife that it was worth the extra $70. ;D

 

[Seawolfe]

just dropped it off. they got me to agree to a higher, shinier tint for a bit more. its called marquis tint... has a sheen to it, reflects way better than the others and looks great. got 38% on the doors, 20% rear seat and back window. $220 with tax and all.

now i have to convince the wife that it was worth the extra $70. ;D

One of the advantages of not having one of those . . . wife, that is.

 

[CTREE96]

I went with Llumar Platinum works great and looks great too.

 

[Edrock]

i just got 3m colorstable tint done. 20% all around; i think thats the best. cost me 350, but well worth it...ill put up pics as soon as i get her washed

 

[22350]

just dropped it off. they got me to agree to a higher, shinier tint for a bit more. its called marquis tint... has a sheen to it, reflects way better than the others and looks great. got 38% on the doors, 20% rear seat and back window. $220 with tax and all.

now i have to convince the wife that it was worth the extra $70. ;D

PICS DAMN IT!!!

 

[johnnygti]

i took some shots today of the tint job. my work PC wont allow me to load pics (security) so i will have to load them on when i get home tonight.
funny how during the day the 20% does not seem that dark. the reflective quality of the marquis looks great in the light, but with sunlight coming in the front window, i can see right into the car. huh :-\

 

[lumns]

i got 20% on the rear windows and trunk and 35% on the front.

before

after

 

[uncle dude]

^^ dude, those might be the worst before and after pictures ever ...........your before pics look darker :

 

[lumns]

lol...yea i was jus noticing that, the before pick was taken at night soo it looks darker.

hows this before

now....

 

[nvroadwarrior]

^^^^^Better

 

[Dragon]

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Who's got the chick car in the background ?

(Looks better w/ the tint O0)