PrOxLaMuS© Posted April 12, 2004 Share #1 Posted April 12, 2004 I finally decided that I wanted to tint my windows in my 280Z. I was curious to see people's opinions on what type of window tint looks the best.. especially on Z's. I mainly want to get window tint to 1) Not shatter on my face in an accident 2) Protect my interior from the sun3) Protect my car from thieves discovering what I have inside4) Exterior styling or an extra touchMy options are: Black window tint, but light 17% or darker Mirror Tint (Like the WRC Rally Subi WRX) not 100% mirror. And this is all on an orange/red (persimmon) 280Z. What does you guys suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Posted April 12, 2004 Share #2 Posted April 12, 2004 IMO the mirror tint looks great on newer cars that have a metallic color paint job. To put a mirror tint on an older car just doesn't look right. And you don't want to go too dark. Because in the day time it's great but at night you can't see anything without having to roll down your window. 20-30% would be about the darkest I would go and semi-metallic (the metallic lasts longer than the regular tint). Look in my gallery and you will see mine 27% with a semi-metallic.Edit: page two of my gallery and the drivers side window is down. But you can tell from the passenger window that it looks pretty good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hls30.com Posted April 12, 2004 Share #3 Posted April 12, 2004 I think Ed has got you covered(tinted)Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrOxLaMuS© Posted April 12, 2004 Author Share #4 Posted April 12, 2004 the only reason why I thought mirror woudl look sweet is because of these pictures.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hls30.com Posted April 13, 2004 Share #5 Posted April 13, 2004 Fold some aluminum foil around your door glass to see how it looks. If your car still has the chrome and Stainless trim, you might not like it as much as you think. The cars in your pictures all had very little if any chrome.Do what makes you happy-it is your car!Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfadog Posted April 13, 2004 Share #6 Posted April 13, 2004 I've also wondered how the chrome tint would look on a classic car. I think it'd look really neat, or totally pathetic.If you do mock up the al-foil windows please take apicture or two for interest's sake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrOxLaMuS© Posted April 13, 2004 Author Share #7 Posted April 13, 2004 Well.. I did some 5 minute MS paint photo chopping.... tomarrow i'll get some aluminium foil and take pics.. but meanwhile.. Here is Charcoal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrOxLaMuS© Posted April 13, 2004 Author Share #8 Posted April 13, 2004 Silver Tint Ehhh... I definatly like the charcoal.. jeesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinfish Posted April 13, 2004 Share #9 Posted April 13, 2004 Be careful considering the "mirror tint" option because it is illegal in many states where the sun shines most of the year. Some states also have limits on how dark the tints can be. If it is too dark you will limit your visibility from the drivers seat and create a safety issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zrush Posted April 13, 2004 Share #10 Posted April 13, 2004 True. Many tints are illegal in some states. We have Limo tint on the 77. The car is "grandfathered in" becasue back in the seventies there were no restrictions on tints in Florida. The down side is at night, the reflections inside the cabin can obstuct your view, but we all know how dim our dash lights areLOLThe new fad here is candy tints. The ricers just keep making their cars more tacky IMO :sick: Vicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfadog Posted April 13, 2004 Share #11 Posted April 13, 2004 Hmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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