Need good tints for my windows

[msorbara10]

I want to tint the front windows of my truck. I bought black magic tint from wal-mart but it was like a charchole color and I want black so I will be returning it. I would like to have it match the factory tint on my 2004 which I believe is 20% correct me if I'm wrong.
Anyway what are some good brands that you guys have used for your truck. I don't want like a mirror look either I want it to match the factory tint. Thamks

 

[blackout11]

i would suggest you get it professionally done it just comes out way better then the stuff you get in stores

 

[DodgeGirl]

Not sure which brands to suggest but I 100% agree with blackout11! Get it done professionally! I tried to tint my windows last summer and I didn't even finish one window before I said f**k it... And I am a patient person!! Some people have a knack for tinting and some do not. It's not something you learn how to do overnight that's for sure!

 

[ram-head]

Need food tints for my windows

I agree with getting it done professionally. You'll get a warranty and most are guaranteed not to fade or turn purple like a lot of the "over-the-counter" stuff does. I had my two front windows done for $80. But that was a few years ago, and in Texas where trucks are the standard.

 

[blackout11]

Ya had my 2 fronts done and the windshield for 110

 

[GreyJ]

From my understanding, the tint at professional shops is different than what you can buy at walmart. It's a higher quality that lasts longer and stands up to more. The people I've seen tint their own windows order the tint online, it costs more than walmart but you get what you pay for.

That would be the route I would go if tinting my own windows, but like mentioned above, going to a shop will save hassle.

 

[msorbara10]

yea I know it is btter to bring it to a shiop but I always like to try and learn things on my own bc I love working on my truck and have the satisfaction of doing it myself.

If someone could do you think you can measure the front windows with the horizontal and verticle length?
I would like to know how big they are so I know how much film to buy and still have enough to to the top of the winshield.
That would be greatly appreciated thanks

 

[SmokedRam]

Go on eBay and get a computer cut tint deal. Saves the hassle of having to cut the film. I also tried tinting my own windows...never again, lol

 

[quietpeen]

20 percent will be pretty close to match the stock, but not sure on a good brand. I have always paid to have a tint shop do my tint

 

[jbmobbs]

If u do i suggest removing the door windows.....is 2 simple bolts and saves u the headache of cutting to form in the seal lol

 

[msorbara10]

im going to be ordering llumar but I would just like to know the window dimensions just so I can get idea of how much I have to order

 

[jbmobbs]

The roll u bought at the store will cover 2 windows or 1 back glass. Id order a lil more than u bought at store lol. Just incase

 

[msorbara10]

Yea I was just wondering what the height of the windows are because I can alway buy one that is about 24 in wide so i might have enough room where I can cut off a big strip for the front of the winshield

 

[jbmobbs]

I never thought of that but thats a good idea!

 

[msorbara10]

I am not sure weather to get a roll thats 30"x78" or one thats 40"x70". The 40"x70" will give me enough extra to do the winshield strip but 70" will cut it close I think for the length. But I think 30 in would cut it close for the winshield strip and give me pleanty for the length of both front windows. I am just trying to kill 2 birds with one stone you know. I am going to spend like $50 a roll I dont want to buy another just to do the winshield strip you know

 

[jbmobbs]

Advance auto parts sells the windshield strip..... i have it in mine and its still good......5% and its not faded yet...

 

[inktoxicated]

i had mine done with 3m 20% i think on the outside it matches perfect. the inside the fronts are a tad darker. need to bring it back tho cuz the tints from the insdie when sun hits it is very cloudy