Bump just for people who havent seen it and for ****s and giggles. haha.

 

Sorry no pics today I am having major brake issues AGAIN/STILL!!!!

This will make it darker but will not change the actual color. The color is seen due to the reflection so tint behind the reflective layer will not change the color of the reflective layer. Tinting the rear window's will mostly make it harder to see out of. Seeing in is already difficult because of reflection.

I will post tomorrow

 

Alright post when you can.

So im kinda thinking about just tinting the front like you. I dont really care if they dont match, im not that picky, haha.

 

Shop lights really change the look/color.
I will post an outside pic as soon as I can drive it and stop when I want to stop lol
This should give you an idea for now.
where is the picture??

 

That doesnt look bad at all. Im still debating if i should get 40 or 20, well 40 reads low 30s on the meter but its not that dark, but i dont really want to stick out when passing a cop.

Can you still kinda see through the tint sometimes? Does the open cab make the 20 lighter?

 

typically trucks and suvs have a lot less trouble with the coppers then cars do(in my experiance doing removals for tickets)
Factory tint is much closer to 20%
You are right the tint gets darker when applied to glass, there is another layer for the light to go through. Non tinted glass doesnt read 100% with a light meter.

You can always see through it. The only time I have trouble is backing up at night when there is no outside light(streetlamp) just roll down a window side or back and no problem at all!!
The fronts always look lighter due to the light coming in the windshield

 

Thanks alot, you just changed my mind. I think im going to get 20 like I had on my last car.

 

metallic/dyed film is naturally a little more reflective but color will fade over time(4-5 years)
Carbon film never fades and usually has a warrenty to prove it, but is less reflective and will match alittle less. This is the better quality film

Also make sure whatever film you get comes with a lifetime warrenty that covers peeling and such.

 

Does yours reflect more or less then the factory stuff?

when i got my old car tinted i got this thing called "qdp upgrade" its quick dry plus but its a different kind of film, do you know what im talking about? Its like $35 more per window but i think im just going to get regular tint with a lifetime warrenty.

 

I installed the carbon film so its less reflective.
I have never heard of that! It sounds to me like a money upgrade if you know what I mean. Tint glue is mostly dry(slightly tacky)the wetness comes from the soapy water we use to install/position the film. We squegee as much out as possible and the rest Evaps in less then 24hrs. While its still wet it can move out of position, that's why your not supposed to put your window down. I usually use a heat gun along the edges to speed dry it so that doesn't happen

 

Yea i think that too. But they did tell me not to roll my windows down for like 5 days tho. But it turned out really nice.

 

3M tint. 35% up front, 5% behind. Notice the headrests up front, nothing beyond. Gets HOT where I live. Tint = necessity. My opinion= really adds a "finishing touch" to a vehicle.

 

Did you have factory tint on the back before you threw the 5 on there? That 35 is dark.

I agree about the finishing touch thing.

 

the angle of that pic makes it look darker too. You are looking through the pass front and drivers rear windows

 

I limo'd my back windows and used legal on the front ones. If you look thru the non tinted direction you can see right thru. If your looking into the back that is dark, you can't see in at all. It does make for tricky backing up at night.

 

That is one good looking Runner man,WOW.
I hope mine looks like that one day, so I can get it all dirty

 

i tinted the cargo windows on my 91 4runner my self and i found it to be pretty easy on trick to make the back one easier is to open the tailgate and use a screwdriver to flip the latches closed so u can open the window while the gate is open then it is so much easier to tint that one.

 

I must say your all being a bad influence on me in this thread. I'm wanting to tint my windows now lol

 

Yeah, it had/has factory on the back. Gives it sort of a reflective contrast to the back passenger windows, but I don't mind it at all. Yeah, it's dark to back up, but the few times that I've really needed a better look behind me I just roll down the back window. Thought about wiring the back window to the reverse lights to automatically roll it down, but decided it would be more complicated than it's worth, and I don't need the extra wear on that motor.

PS- It's great for changing after a basketball game, too! Nobody wants to see my fat arse...

 

And for a more private area when on a date