I used tint on my coupe, darker on the rear window and rear side windows and lighter on the large side windows. It helps preserve the interior and keeps it a little cooler. In my state, the darkness is regulated so I had them used the darkest that was legal. I think it pays to get the best quality available so you don't have to redo it soon.

 

I did tint the rear window as well, but I am not sure of the % that he used... I believe the back is as dark as you can go in Florida and the side windows are a little lighter than the max allowed. Here are some pics:

 

Ok that looks really good and I am tempted now. I have Florida legal limit tint on my X150 Coupe and last summer it made A TON of difference, even though it was a black on black coupe. I want a tint job to come out just like that.

 

Just keep in mind that if you're tinting a convertible it gets really hard to see out of the windows with the top down. They turn into mirrors. So you either have to drive with the windows down, or you have to put the top up.

 

Hey, Reverend Sam.
Great to here from you, how've you been doing.
your videos have helped me alot over the years, are you thinking of buying another XK8/R in the near future.

 

I have honestly never experienced that... maybe it depends on the shade or type of tint. Maybe the silver tint acts that way, but the gray/black tint I have is fine with the top up or down - no difference.

 

There is now clear ceramic tint (oxymoron) that blocks 99% of UV rays and 50%-60% of the heat. It is becoming very popular here in South Florida. It is illegal to tint the front windshield with anything, but this stuff is amazing. I am about to have all of my vehicles done.. Only problem is; it is not transferable from one windshield to another if you have it replaced due to damage, and insurance is going to cover it. My local chap is charging $250 a windshield.

It's worth it when you think about how it will save your dash, visors and the rest of your interior. No matter where you live, and if you live in the South, well maybe not Land's End, but South Florida, Texas, Arizona or New Mexico, he tells me on a 95° day it will keep the interior 30° cooler on average. That's the clear stuff. I don't like driving at night with the dark tint on the windows, so this seems like the perfect solutions.

 

Several years ago, I had a Mini windows tinted with the ceramic film. Saw the demo with a heat lamp and decided that was the way to go. After 2 weeks with the tint, I checked the temp and found it to be just a hot as without the tint(checked before application. The technology is good, the sales/application maybe not so.
I use a dash pad on all my cars, and a windshield screen anytime I am outside for more than 1 hr. I know who installs those, and that they are done right.

 

Absolutely gorgeous work Rothwell!!!


I have Lunar Grey Metallic and I plan on wither dark black tint or mirror tint. Here’s mine.