Show me your tint! - Page 25

JAMM0N · 09-18-2012, 11:29 PM

i'll try to get my CBS up soon. i was hoping 25 in the back and 30 in the front.

i can get away with that and later it fades anyways. its also see through i hope. we'll find out when i get back from vacay.

hit up tint to u leave it there for the day and come back for it. thoughts?

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vindiCAtor · 09-19-2012, 11:35 AM

Only really cheap film fades, turns purple, or bubbles up. Tint has improved over the last decade and all types of film retain their color really well, even quality dye-based films.

asu0912 · 09-19-2012, 05:40 PM

My SWP WRX is coming in on 10/01, and i don't know if i should go 20% since i like how it looks during the day, but it may be too dark at night. If not i'm thinking 28% but i haven't seen what it looks like in person. Any opinions?

Jdub.csu · 09-19-2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asu0912

My SWP WRX is coming in on 10/01, and i don't know if i should go 20% since i like how it looks during the day, but it may be too dark at night. If not i'm thinking 28% but i haven't seen what it looks like in person. Any opinions?

I have 15% (2012 SWP WRX) and it's not that bad at night except in the country. 20% should be even better at night

asu0912 · 09-19-2012, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jdub.csu

I have 15% (2012 SWP WRX) and it's not that bad at night except in the country. 20% should be even better at night

I'm assuming you have 15% all around

Jdub.csu · 09-19-2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asu0912

I'm assuming you have 15% all around

Correct

with an eyebrow on the front

LiCelsior · 09-19-2012, 09:26 PM

i swear this is 50%

Jdub.csu · 09-19-2012, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiCelsior

i swear this is 50%

Maybe on the front windshield lol

easterbran · 09-20-2012, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiCelsior

i swear this is 50%

Second post on a public forum!

scoobyd00d · 09-20-2012, 03:03 PM

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20 on the front, 10 on the back, and 5 on the rear window. Perfect for my taste, gets pretty dark at night so I picked up a pair of LED reverse lights. Helps so much.

simonsays · 09-21-2012, 05:56 PM

35% front and Rear. Nothing on front windshield
sorry for crappy cell phone pic.
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dr1ftz · 09-21-2012, 06:04 PM

Mine is 20% - Although the police tint scanner device reads 17%

GtEcH25 · 09-22-2012, 12:02 AM

Here's mine. Just got it done today. 15% all the way around. I always regret not going darker but I think i'll be happy with it.
Before:

After:

Jdub.csu · 09-22-2012, 01:26 AM

That eyebrow looks huge! Good choice 15% is the way to go

GtEcH25 · 09-22-2012, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jdub.csu

That eyebrow looks huge! Good choice 15% is the way to go

The brow looks big but actually isn't too bad. Im happy with it.

myrt1987 · 09-22-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by simonsays

35% front and Rear. Nothing on front windshield
sorry for crappy cell phone pic.
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Nice. Looks great with those rims. 35 isnt bad. Cops wont care either.

ChesterWRX · 09-22-2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simonsays

35% front and Rear. Nothing on front windshield
sorry for crappy cell phone pic.]

Looks good. I like the rims too. I know they are OEM, but just sayin.

IIRC, the offset is different from the WRX, right?

simonsays · 09-23-2012, 03:29 AM

Thanks guys. They really are well designed stockers.

You are correct Chester; The bolt pattern on the new base Imprezas is 5x100.

myrt1987 · 09-23-2012, 12:21 PM

hey simon, whatd you use on the wheels?

simonsays · 09-23-2012, 07:33 PM

Hey myrt. I used Plastidip. 3 coats per wheel of black plastidip and 3 coats of plastidip: gold metalizer(which consists of gold flakes and clear coat). Depending on the angle of the sun the wheels will look either gold, black, or bronze. That also depends on how much gold metalizer you use. Its held up so far for three months of me driving off road, and using power washers. If you curb it though. you have to peel it all off and redo it. Total about 6 cans(three of each type). Ordered it through amazon. (you can also do a gunmetal look with the silver metalizer if you wish)

myrt1987 · 09-23-2012, 07:37 PM

what?? 3 cans each. I plastidiped my rims, but used about 1 can per wheel. lol thats crazy. cant argue with the looks tho. Real nice. might do the same thing.

EDIT: ohh total 6 cans... nvm. Nice job!

ChesterWRX · 09-23-2012, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simonsays

Hey myrt. I used Plastidip. 3 coats per wheel of black plastidip and 3 coats of plastidip: gold metalizer(which consists of gold flakes and clear coat). Depending on the angle of the sun the wheels will look either gold, black, or bronze. That also depends on how much gold metalizer you use. Its held up so far for three months of me driving off road, and using power washers. If you curb it though. you have to peel it all off and redo it. Total about 6 cans(three of each type). Ordered it through amazon. (you can also do a gunmetal look with the silver metalizer if you wish)

They came out great. Might try it down the road.

ShcMad · 10-05-2012, 09:32 PM

To the 2011-2013 sedan guys:

Did your tint shop not have difficulty reaching the bottom corners of the rear window? (Since the parcel shelf protrudes in those two corners).

Spoolinva · 10-06-2012, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShcMad

To the 2011-2013 sedan guys:

Did your tint shop not have difficulty reaching the bottom corners of the rear window? (Since the parcel shelf protrudes in those two corners).

Not where I took mine. He did a great job, but I had to pull it off after getting 2 tint tickets in 3 months. I miss it

. Got mine done at skylinetint.com in Springfield.

ShcMad · 10-06-2012, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoolinva

Not where I took mine. He did a great job, but I had to pull it off after getting 2 tint tickets in 3 months. I miss it

. Got mine done at skylinetint.com in Springfield.

Sorry to hear that! I'm assuming you had a really low % hence the ticket?

I got mine tinted last week (50% all around - don't want trouble!) but the bottom two corners in the rear window didn't come out perfect. My OCD tells me to get it re-done at a different shop, but my wallet tells me to leave it like it is. Decisions, decisions!

I actually looked into Skylinetint, but went with another tint shop because they were 2 mins from my house and their Yelp reviews looked good.

Thanks for the tip. I'll be sure to check Skylinetint if I ever decide to re-tint.

09-20-2012, 03:03 PM	#610
scoobyd00d Scooby Newbie Member#: 277301 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: CT Vehicle: 2010 Impreza Satin Pearl White	[IMG][/IMG] 20 on the front, 10 on the back, and 5 on the rear window. Perfect for my taste, gets pretty dark at night so I picked up a pair of LED reverse lights. Helps so much.

09-21-2012, 05:56 PM	#611
simonsays Scooby Newbie Member#: 318676 Join Date: Apr 2012	35% front and Rear. Nothing on front windshield sorry for crappy cell phone pic. [IMG][/IMG]

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JAMM0N Scooby Newbie Member#: 318736 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Milwaukee, WI Vehicle: 2013 WRX Hatch CBS (BLCK)	i'll try to get my CBS up soon. i was hoping 25 in the back and 30 in the front. i can get away with that and later it fades anyways. its also see through i hope. we'll find out when i get back from vacay. hit up tint to u leave it there for the day and come back for it. thoughts? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-19-2012, 11:35 AM	#602
vindiCAtor Scooby Newbie Member#: 292598 Join Date: Aug 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lincoln, NE Vehicle: 2004 WRX STi WRB	Only really cheap film fades, turns purple, or bubbles up. Tint has improved over the last decade and all types of film retain their color really well, even quality dye-based films.

09-19-2012, 05:40 PM	#603
asu0912 Scooby Newbie Member#: 328795 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Phoenix Vehicle: 2013 WRX Satin White Pearl	My SWP WRX is coming in on 10/01, and i don't know if i should go 20% since i like how it looks during the day, but it may be too dark at night. If not i'm thinking 28% but i haven't seen what it looks like in person. Any opinions?

09-19-2012, 09:26 PM	#607
LiCelsior Scooby Newbie Member#: 182551 Join Date: Jun 2008 Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM	i swear this is 50%

09-21-2012, 06:04 PM	#612
dr1ftz Scooby Newbie Member#: 294208 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Suburb of Chicago Vehicle: 2012 5-Door WRX Ltd. SWP	Mine is 20% - Although the police tint scanner device reads 17%

09-22-2012, 12:02 AM	#613
GtEcH25 Scooby Newbie Member#: 329813 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bloomington, IN Vehicle: 2013 WRX 5-door ISM	Here's mine. Just got it done today. 15% all the way around. I always regret not going darker but I think i'll be happy with it. Before: After:

09-22-2012, 01:26 AM	#614
Jdub.csu NASIOC Supporter Member#: 283784 Join Date: May 2011 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Vehicle: 2012 SWP WRX HATCH White	That eyebrow looks huge! Good choice 15% is the way to go

09-23-2012, 03:29 AM	#618
simonsays Scooby Newbie Member#: 318676 Join Date: Apr 2012	Thanks guys. They really are well designed stockers. You are correct Chester; The bolt pattern on the new base Imprezas is 5x100.

09-23-2012, 12:21 PM	#619
myrt1987 Scooby Specialist Member#: 323103 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: toms river, nj Vehicle: 2012 Limited 2.0i Dreamy Gray Mistress	hey simon, whatd you use on the wheels?

09-23-2012, 07:33 PM	#620
simonsays Scooby Newbie Member#: 318676 Join Date: Apr 2012	Hey myrt. I used Plastidip. 3 coats per wheel of black plastidip and 3 coats of plastidip: gold metalizer(which consists of gold flakes and clear coat). Depending on the angle of the sun the wheels will look either gold, black, or bronze. That also depends on how much gold metalizer you use. Its held up so far for three months of me driving off road, and using power washers. If you curb it though. you have to peel it all off and redo it. Total about 6 cans(three of each type). Ordered it through amazon. (you can also do a gunmetal look with the silver metalizer if you wish)

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myrt1987 Scooby Specialist Member#: 323103 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: toms river, nj Vehicle: 2012 Limited 2.0i Dreamy Gray Mistress	what?? 3 cans each. I plastidiped my rims, but used about 1 can per wheel. lol thats crazy. cant argue with the looks tho. Real nice. might do the same thing. EDIT: ohh total 6 cans... nvm. Nice job!

10-05-2012, 09:32 PM	#623
ShcMad Scooby Newbie Member#: 135967 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Northern Virginia Vehicle: 2013 WRX Sedan Ice Silver Metallic	To the 2011-2013 sedan guys: Did your tint shop not have difficulty reaching the bottom corners of the rear window? (Since the parcel shelf protrudes in those two corners).