Finally Getting My Windows Tinted...

[Jemdawg]

It's about time. I made an appointment for next Wednesday, it came to $199 with a lifetime warranty. I'm excited only due to the fact that this will be the most I'll be doing to my car, besides new tweeters, until the summer. Two jobs = more money for the V.

[getfdaz1]

Where did you finally decides to get them, where I told you ( in northport) or some where local.

[Bubs daddy]

I'm sure Jemdawg will post some soon. In the meantime, sapphire blue with tinted windows. It's a must in this area of the country.

Most dealers here take their new cars off the truck and right into detailing before hitting the lot.

[MiXMa5TaMaX]

i got mine done over the summer, 35% all around on the sapphire blue looks quite good

I also painted the silver trim on the grille (along w/ the emblem) flat black to match the rest of the grille, and it looks quite sick as well, it was a pretty easy job

next up is headlight blackening

ohhhh yeah

[Jemdawg]

Where did you finally decides to get them, where I told you ( in northport) or some where local.

Yep, it was the best deal I could find on the island insofar, so thanks for the reference.

[TweeKeer]

At the dealership I'm at right now in Halifax, my Manager told me to "pimp" out a Versa (within reason)

I took a white 1.8S (standard shift). So far it's got the back windows tinted (we're not allowed to tint the front windows in Nova Scotia), Hood Deflector and Vent Visors. The spoiler is coming in Monday, and the rims have been ordered. We also have a local guy who does decals, making up some designs (small ones) for the door panels. Since the car doesn't have any stillen, zigen, or sparco parts I won't be putting any decals like that on.

I'm going to work today, so I'll try and get some pictures. Probably only phone pics though.

[marleyfan]

Here in BC we're not allowed to tint anything in front of the driver. I was going to get mine tinted all around til I found that out. I really dont like the look of rear tinting only. I'd rather have no tinting than rear only. Looking forward to pics of yours TeeKeer.

[TweeKeer]

Here in BC we're not allowed to tint anything in front of the driver. I was going to get mine tinted all around til I found that out. I really dont like the look of rear tinting only. I'd rather have no tinting than rear only. Looking forward to pics of yours TeeKeer.

I didn't have a chance today, was an especially busy day for a Saturday in January. I'll break out the camera and take some pics on Monday for everyone. I should have the spoiler on by then anyway.

[DreamU]

The salesman is Panama recommended tinting to prevent sun damage and for personal security - people would not be able to tell it was 'gringos' in the car. The dealership did not charge for tinting. This is the medium tinting (they offerred light, medium and dark).

[Paula]

At the dealership I'm at right now in Halifax, my Manager told me to "pimp" out a Versa (within reason)

I took a white 1.8S (standard shift). So far it's got the back windows tinted (we're not allowed to tint the front windows in Nova Scotia), Hood Deflector and Vent Visors .

Where did you get Vent Visors for the V ????? My local "pimp" shop shop says they can't get 'em for the Versa.

Paula

[TweeKeer]

Where did you get Vent Visors for the V ????? My local "pimp" shop shop says they can't get 'em for the Versa.

Paula

Superior Auto Glass...$199 CDN

[cireecnop1]

Nice Tiida! looks good with tinted windows on that red paint.

[TweeKeer]

Here they are, spoiler, tint, vent visors and hood deflector.

It was raining and a miserable day all day, and go figure, at night too :P











personally, I find the spoiler to be key, it's small but effective.

The decals came in today as well, too wet to put them on. So they're going on tomorrow, they're just small little things, VERSA in red with a spencial scribble underneath, looks neat.

The rims, we're still deciding on what kind to put on, they'll be 15s.
Modified by TweeKeer at 5:32 PM 1/8/2007

[marleyfan]

Very nice Tweekeer. Where did you get the spoiler?

[Paula]

Justin,

Thanks for the reply to my e-mail about the Vent Visors. You said they are Genuine Nissan parts. I went to Nissan Canada and can't see where they are offering ANY accessories for the V.

Could you give a little more info..... I know they have them on the the Nissan web site for Japan and Australia for the Tiida, but the Aussies can't send "overseas" and I don't even want to think about trying to deal with Japan.

Paula

[TweeKeer]

Very nice Tweekeer. Where did you get the spoiler?

The spoiler is a genuine nissan part as well. I just went to the parts guy at my Nissan Dealer and said, "I hear there's a spoiler available, can I get it in white?" :P

Cost about $500, shipped and installed.

[TweeKeer]

Justin,

Thanks for the reply to my e-mail about the Vent Visors. You said they are Genuine Nissan parts. I went to Nissan Canada and can't see where they are offering ANY accessories for the V.

Could you give a little more info..... I know they have them on the the Nissan web site for Japan and Australia for the Tiida, but the Aussies can't send "overseas" and I don't even want to think about trying to deal with Japan.

Paula

Once again, if you have a parts department at the Nissan dealership you go to and just ask them for vent visors, they should be able to figure out the part number and order them in for you.

Both the Visors and the Spoiler took 4 days to get to me. The Visors are super easy to install, just make sure you're workin on a dry and clean surface. Then try to put them on without the 3M tape first just to get a good idea of how they fit. In this case, nice and flush

[Paula]

Thanks...... I'll have to check with Darryl, the parts mgr. at my dealer.

Paula

[Paula]

I really hate to be a pest about this, but could you please get me a part # for the vent visors ?

I just got back from checking with my parts manager and they are not listed. He told me if I could get him a part # and he couldn't get it to come up on his computer, then he'd call Nissan directly and find out why they are available in Canada, but not here in the US.

He did have the spoiler and bra.... just no vent visors....

Paula

[TweeKeer]

I got the small decals put on today. Look neat.

[Jemdawg]

It's done, I went for the 15% all around and it looks great, It's dark but not too dark for other drivers to see me. I'll post some pictures when I wash it and get a hold of my girlfriends camera.

[Scotty412]

I just had my windows tinted today. 35% all round. I didn't want to go darker because I don't want to get pulled over repeatedly. Anything under 70% here is illegal.

[Clipsed]

My tint was dealer installed, but was messed up in some areas. I called today, and they are gonna redo it, but when I have them redo it, I am gonna get limo tint on the back windows and have them tint the front two 50%. If I get pulled over and go to court, I have the window sticker that says that the dealer tinted my windows, and was a $500 extra charge. Can't ticket me as it was installed at the dealer. Of course these overpriced tinters are charging me $50 for the upgrade, and another $50 to do the front windows after I talked him down.

[snwbrdraw]

I'd like to tint my windows all around but as stated earlier PA Tint laws state:

Windshield No tint is allowed on the windshield.Front Side Windows Must allow more than 70% of light in.Back Side Windows Must allow more than 70% of light in.Rear Window Must allow more than 70% of light in.

Soooo what exactly does 70% tint look like? Sounds like it's barely worth it to me...

[proxim2020]

My tint was dealer installed, but was messed up in some areas. I called today, and they are gonna redo it, but when I have them redo it, I am gonna get limo tint on the back windows and have them tint the front two 50%. If I get pulled over and go to court, I have the window sticker that says that the dealer tinted my windows, and was a $500 extra charge. Can't ticket me as it was installed at the dealer. Of course these overpriced tinters are charging me $50 for the upgrade, and another $50 to do the front windows after I talked him down.

You may still be held liable since you own the vehicle and it's on the public roads. If a dealer was to install a new taillight that you purchased from them and it was slightly outside of specs, you'd still have to pay the fine. As the owner of the property, you have a duty to make sure that it abide by the laws. That's not to say you couldn't weasel out of it, but why let it get that far.

Soooo what exactly does 70% tint look like? Sounds like it's barely worth it to me...

If you have a look, the newer Mercedes have this slightly blueish tint. It's not very dark at all and close up looks almost clear. This is pretty close to 70%. If you live in a warm climate and have the 70% rule, tint would still be worth it to keep the car cool. Blocking the UV rays not light, is what keeps the car cool.

[Bubs daddy]

Quote »If I get pulled over and go to court, I have the window sticker that says that the dealer tinted my windows, and was a $500 extra charge. Can't ticket me as it was installed at the dealer.[/quote]Oh they can indeed ticket you and you will be responsible. This will not relieve you of any obligation of a fine or infraction.

[Jemdawg]

My dad's Hyundai Sonata has a tealish tint, like the Mercedes do. I'd say it's about 70% as well, it's barely noticable but highly effective. I'd say it's perfectly fine unless you're looking for privacy. I went for 15% which is just about the lowest you can get short of limo tint. It's dark, but you can still see through it, especially during the day. I simply did not want to lose any of my audio equipment due to its visibility influencing a theif to break into my car. I've heard it's very rare to be fined for an illegal tint, and I have yet to be fined for it, but if the day comes, I'll be prepared to pay the consequences.

[Bubs daddy]

You're right, Jem. Especially out here where the sun shines about 330 days a year, the windows have to be darn near opaque before an officer writes a ticket for windows being tinted too dark.

[proxim2020]

It's not so rare here. The worst time to drive around with too dark tint is Friday and Satyrday nights. The cops are out looking for street racers and youngins up to no good. They always have their little tint meter handy.

[Clipsed]

here in CA if your car comes tinted, you are not obligated to remove it.