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DBYT 06-11-2013 10:55 PM

Window Tinting?
 
I have never had windows etc tinted but am curious about maybe getting some sort of minimal tint done for my 991. Not a big fan of blackened windows but looking at something very subtle.

If anyone has very tinted windows that are subtle (maybe 5% or 10%), could you please post pics? I am curious to see how ti looks on the car. Thanks in advance.

ChuckJ 06-12-2013 05:39 AM

I had to tint my silver 2009 C2S, but have not had to do my silver 991. I too have wondered if I should do it for the silver / dark window contrast but I actually enjoy it the way it is. I think I read somewhere that the windows have a UV protection in them already. Whatever it is, I still have my AC at 74 and I'm very comfortable even in these 100 degree Dallas days.

ChuckJ

mtony 06-12-2013 06:00 AM

Actually, a subtle tint would be around 50%. They measure the transmitted light. A typical tint would be around 35% and the really dark tints are in the 20% range. I think you'll be happy with something around 50%.

Detroit Shooter 06-12-2013 07:29 AM

This is 20% too dark I went too far.
 
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I like the way it looks and I like the fact that it is hard to see in the car. I don't like that fact that at night it cuts your vision.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1371043748

ale70 06-12-2013 07:34 AM


Originally Posted by DBYT (Post 3870230)
I have never had windows etc tinted but am curious about maybe getting some sort of minimal tint done for my 991. Not a big fan of blackened windows but looking at something very subtle.

If anyone has very tinted windows that are subtle (maybe 5% or 10%), could you please post pics? I am curious to see how ti looks on the car. Thanks in advance.

Carbon Fiber Tint? :D

Detroit Shooter 06-12-2013 07:44 AM


Originally Posted by ale70 (Post 3870349)
Carbon Fiber Tint? :D

BAM marketing genius! hilarious

yxc145 06-12-2013 07:45 AM

In Illinois, the illegal limit is 35% tint. That's a good level.

DBYT 06-12-2013 08:39 AM


Originally Posted by ale70 (Post 3870349)
Carbon Fiber Tint? :D

LMAO!! Ale, you got me!

Actually looking at the nano film stuff that I saw posted by Premier. Very minimal tint but gives great heat reflection etc. https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ferrerid=77825

Brooklyn991 06-12-2013 08:46 AM

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I went with 35% on my car as well.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ine=1371048363

DBYT 06-12-2013 08:49 AM

Thanks for all the input. Based on the thread below, it looks like I would like to have somewhere between 75% and 60%
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...-solution.html

DBYT 06-12-2013 08:51 AM


Originally Posted by ChuckJ (Post 3870294)
I had to tint my silver 2009 C2S, but have not had to do my silver 991. I too have wondered if I should do it for the silver / dark window contrast but I actually enjoy it the way it is. I think I read somewhere that the windows have a UV protection in them already. Whatever it is, I still have my AC at 74 and I'm very comfortable even in these 100 degree Dallas days.

ChuckJ

Thanks Chuck! From the Rennlist thread on the nano tint used on the Panamera, I like the 75% they used on the windshield.

Premier Films 06-19-2013 08:22 PM

Go with Spectra PhotoSync if you can find an authorized dealer. Prestige Film Technologies currently only allows 2-4 Spectra Dealers per state. To date, it's the best film in heat rejection and durability that we've tested. Here's a test we did to document how well PhotoSync performs compared to limo tint:


Premier Films 06-19-2013 08:22 PM

Try contacting Prestige directly if you are not near us:

www.prestige-films.com

408-657-3880

DBYT 06-21-2013 03:26 AM

Thanks Premier!

eg991 06-21-2013 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by yxc145 (Post 3870354)
In Illinois, the illegal limit is 35% tint. That's a good level.

+1. I think a 35% tint is perfect. It complements the car, and vision at night is just fine. I've attached a couple of pics of my car with the 35% tint.


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