Windshield tint with the targa glass would look amazing!

 

I don't know about you guys but my tint isn't perfect. It's just not as smooth (that's the best adjective I can think of) as glass. For side/rear windows, it's ok but I don't like it on the WS. At night, it isn't the % reduction in light, it's that things are less crisp and less well defined, esp on moving objects. Anyway, I wouldn't do it again.

 

Menace to society...

 

I'm not a fan of tinted windows on 911s. I personally think it looks funny. But I recently had all the windows (including the windshield) on my 08 997S tinted. My tint guy (that has done about four of my cars and both of my houses) recommended a new (at least to me) prouduct by Llumar called AIR Blue. It blocks 99.9% of UV, 43% heat, and 13% glare but it's not dark at all. In fact, you almost can't see that it's on the glass.

I literally just had it installed this Sat. so I've not even rolled the windows down yet but so far I really like it. There's a clear difference in inside temp's and I have to believe it's going to better protect my expensive full leather interior.

It might be just the trick for you on your Targa to keep the temp's down, protect your skin and your interior and allow you the excellent visibility that 911s afford.

 

Sometimes....

 

I have been told that Huperoptik is the best tint out there. I regret not getting it for my E350.

 

Wore your Oakleys with the dark tint too right ?

 

It was the best, until 3M came out with the Crystalline tint. Stops heat like no other film.

Matt

 

the shop i have deceided to use in the SF bay area is "Premier" they do alot of high end cars...Porsche, Mercedes Benz, etc. The product is called diamond edge or somthing like that. they say it's the best. but who knows, there is probaly more than 1 thats "the best" depends who you talk to. I looked at a few cars there last week...a CLK63 with 63% all the way around including the windshield, and it looked great, like factory style glass no imperfections. Have an appt for this thurs. been holding off for a couple of years because I want it done right. this car is a long time keeper!

 

Premier does fantastic clear bra work so I'd wager that they're going to do an excellent job with the tint too.

There are a few examples of P card with their diamond edge tint here and on the "other" board.

 

It is NOT allowed in California. Moreover, tinting the front and passenger side windows is also not allowed in California.

However... knock on wood... so long as you do the lightest tint available you usually don't have a problem.

 

I have all of my windows done. A year ago, I decided to get the windshield tinted and was afraid of night time driving issues. However, I did it anyway bc of the heat in the summer. I loved it and have done this to all of my cars. 70% on all of my windshields and I cannot tell even at night that there's anything there. btw, I had premier do my tints with their new diamond ir. Excellent product imo.

 

Huperoptik is really good - have had the 35% on two P-cars. Difficult to install though so make sure you get a good tint shop. It's a thick material and holds the water a lot longer than most so the bubbles don't disappear for 3-4 weeks...but they do go away. I currently have Formula One Pinnacle on an M5 and it also is a very good product. Finding the right tint shop is as improtant as finding the right material.

 

thank you all for your comments...going to have it done today.

 

Shades not needed. Unless targa top was off in Supra.