Tinting - Roadster

[bhoch]

I'm about to tint the two windows on my Roadster. I'm debating tinting the back window but have a question...

I have clear wind blocker on my Roadster. Has anyone tinted that instead of the rear window? If so, anyone have pics? I'm thinking doing that may get rid of some of the glare on the dash when sun is getting low, etc...

[DataStream18]

I've never done it but it would be the same as doing your rear window basically. Except easier b/c its removable!

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by bhoch

I'm about to tint the two windows on my Roadster. I'm debating tinting the back window but have a question...

I have clear wind blocker on my Roadster. Has anyone tinted that instead of the rear window? If so, anyone have pics? I'm thinking doing that may get rid of some of the glare on the dash when sun is getting low, etc...

FWIW....
Have you thought about how it will look with top down & side windows up?
When I had a roadster, that was one of the reasons I never got tints.

[ANUSTART]

I have tint on sides and back. Outside of it being a 6yo tint and it's bubbling in places, I really like it. It's on black though so that helps.

[bhoch]

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

FWIW....
Have you thought about how it will look with top down & side windows up?
When I had a roadster, that was one of the reasons I never got tints.

Yeah.. I have thought about that and it is something to consider. Being in TX, where it's eleventybillion degrees in the afternoons, I am thinking I can put up with that. I drive with the top down and the windows up only when "the boss" is in the car and we are on the highway, so I don't think I will mind at all.

Black car, black tint, will look cool anyway you look at it.

I have tint on sides and back. Outside of it being a 6yo tint and it's bubbling in places, I really like it. It's on black though so that helps.

My roadster is Black/ black wheels/black grills, red interior.. so I'm good to go with that thought!

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by bhoch

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Black car, black tint, will look cool anyway you look at it.

I didn't think about color, that will definitely work on black
Mine was TiAg.

[ANUSTART]

One other plus is it gives a little added privacy when you want it. At night it's pretty sick looking. You'll like it.

I'm considering black wheels. What did you get? I'm also considering powder coating the aluminum interior panels black. I'm going all Spinal Tap on it.

[babydevilj]

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...=503238&page=2

i have 20% all around... pics show with top up and down

[bhoch]

Originally Posted by hogzilla

One other plus is it gives a little added privacy when you want it. At night it's pretty sick looking. You'll like it.

I'm considering black wheels. What did you get? I'm also considering powder coating the aluminum interior panels black. I'm going all Spinal Tap on it.

I have Forgestar F14's.. they are GREAT! 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 with slightly more aggressive offsets. I worked with **********s and they were excellent to work with. I would get these wheels again.

[bhoch]

Originally Posted by babydevilj

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...=503238&page=2

i have 20% all around... pics show with top up and down

Thanks for the pics!

[JPWEraser]

I think it would look odd without tint on the rear window really. I have 20% all around and it works great. I never get bad glare from the dash and I can still see when driving at night.

Here is an older picture in the shade showing the rear window:


And a newer picture showing more of the side from the front in the sun:

[inTgr8r]

^ sweet roady

[bhoch]

Originally Posted by JPWEraser

I think it would look odd without tint on the rear window really. I have 20% all around and it works great. I never get bad glare from the dash and I can still see when driving at night.

Thanks for the pics! Good info. Yeah. I think I just need to have them do the rear window as well. I was thinking about just having them do the wind breaker instead, but think it would be better if they do the rear window instead.

[Vertigo//SD]

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

FWIW....
Have you thought about how it will look with top down & side windows up?
When I had a roadster, that was one of the reasons I never got tints.

It looks odd and the reason I removed the tint after getting it installed.

[imom]

Bhoch,
If you look at my post here http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=560190 ...I have some pics of my car I'm selling. I'm not actively selling it as it's my daily driver. But it shows black MR with tinted windows on side and back. I hope that helps you give an idea of what it's like on black M. I agree with the other poster...kinda weird to have side windows tinted and not the back window. Good luck.

[bhoch]

Thanks imom! Yeah, I'm leaning more towards tinting sides and rear window. Have an appointment for Tuesday to "get R Dun"

[ShakyDog]

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

FWIW....
Have you thought about how it will look with top down & side windows up?

In my book this is a Roadster felony...



Steve

[ANUSTART]

Helps keep your toupée from flying off on the highway.

[Loogey Clapp]

Great pictures babydevilj and JPWEraser!! The 20% looks way cool and just enough. That definitely goes on my "To Do" list.

[ANUSTART]

Here are a couple photos I took at lunch to show tint with the windows rolled up on black. I like it. Doesn't bother me one bit.

[bhoch]

Looks good hogzilla... I'll try to post some pics after I get my windows tinted. I am planning on doing the back window as well.

[imom]

Originally Posted by ShakyDog

In my book this is a Roadster felony...



Steve

Not to pick a fight with you...but Have you lived in a sunny state like Arizona, Texas, or Cali? You want tint: especially with a darker color car. I believe it doesn't look bad at all...hardly noticeable a good light tint...and if done right will last for a long time. I haven't noticed one defect.

The only minor drawback I think of...it may mess with the auto dim feature.