Hey All,

Well, I got approval by the Wife to get the windows tinted in the S60R. I asked for it as a birthday present, but she kept hedging because come to find out she got the family a weekend at Chateau Elan/Road Atlanta for the upcoming Petit LeMans race!!

I was wondering if anyone in northern Atlanta had any recommendations on places that do window tinting. I know very little about the process or the products. Are certain brands better than others? I want dark tint, not gradiant or reflective...as dark as the law allows.

Thanks in advance.

 

Looks like GA allows a max of 32% tint all around, with up to 6" on the front.

3M makes great tints, but for the most part if the shop you take it to has been around a while and guarantees the product & work for life your safe.

EDIT: For reference: http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/Law_Chart/S...aw%20Chart.htm

http://www.tintcenter.com/

EDIT AGAIN: BTW - the S60 is gonna look hella-cool with the tint. Is the interior black? If yet, the 30% tint will appear real dark from the outside as the interior absorbs alot of light as well. For a sporty look and not ultra-dark, consider a 50% tint.

For reference, a 50% tint on our bimmer with a black interior:

 

GA HB 20 is now law, reading for your pleasure

SECTION 1.
Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment of motor vehicles generally, is amended by repealing Code Section 40-8-73.1, relating to material affixed to front windshields or front door windows which obstruct vision into vehicle, in its entirety and inserting in its place a new Code Section 40-8-73.1 to read as follows:
∀40-8-73.1.
(a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Light reflectance' means the ratio of the amount of total light that is reflected outward by a product or material to the amount of total light falling on the product or material.
(2) 'Light transmission' means the ratio of the amount of total light, expressed in percentages, which is allowed to pass through a surface to the amount of light falling on the surface.
(3) 'Manufacturer' means a person who produces or assembles a vehicle glass-coating material or who fabricates, laminates, or tempers a safety-glazing material, which material reduces light transmission.
(4) 'Material' means any transparent product or substance which reduces light transmission.
(5) 'Multipurpose passenger vehicle' means a motor vehicle designed to carry ten persons or less which is constructed on a truck chassis or with special features for occasional off-road operation.
(b) Except as provided in this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle in this state:
(1) Which has material and glazing applied or affixed to the front windshield, which material and glazing when so applied or affixed reduce light transmission through the windshield; or
(2) Which has material and glazing applied or affixed to the rear windshield or the side or door windows, which material and glazing when so applied or affixed reduce light transmission through the windshield or window to less than 32 percent, plus or minus 3 percent, or increase light reflectance to more than 20 percent.
(c) The provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply to:
(1) Adjustable sun visors which are mounted forward of the side windows and are not attached to the glass;
(2) Signs, stickers, or other matter which is displayed in a seven-inch square in the lower corner of the windshield farthest removed from the driver or signs, stickers, or other matter which is displayed in a five-inch square in the lower corner of the windshield nearest the driver;
(3) Direction, destination, or termination signs upon a passenger common carrier motor vehicle if the signs do not interfere with the driveŕs clear view of approaching traffic;
(4) Any transparent item which is not red or amber in color which is placed on the uppermost six inches of the windshield;
(5) Any federal, state, or local sticker or certificate which is required by law to be placed on any windshield or window;
(6) The rear windshield or the side or door windows, except those windows to the right and left of the driver of:
(A) A multipurpose passenger vehicle;
(B) A school bus, any other bus used for public transportation, and any bus or van owned or leased by any religious or any nonprofit organization duly incorporated under the laws of this state;
(C) Any limousine owned or leased by a public or private entity; or
(D) Any other vehicle, the windows or windshields of which have been tinted or darkened before factory delivery or permitted by federal law or regulation; or
(7) Any law enforcement vehicle.
(d) The Department of Motor Vehicle Safety may, upon application from a person required for medical reasons to be shielded from the direct rays of the sun and only if such application is supported by written attestation of such fact from a person licensed to practice medicine under Chapter 34 of Title 43, issue an exemption from the provisions of this Code section for any motor vehicle owned by such person or in which such person is a habitual passenger. The exemption shall be issued with such conditions and limitations as may be prescribed by the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety.
(e) No person shall install any material upon the windshields or windows of any motor vehicle, the installation of which would result in a reduction of light transmission or an increase in light reflectance in violation of subsection (b) of this Code section.
(f) The Department of Motor Vehicle Safety is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code section.
(g) Any person who violates subsection (b) or (e) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.∀

 

It's got the tan interior, but the leather seems to absorb more heat than in any vehicle I have ever owned.

Here is what I have now...



Here is what I would like to achieve...

 

Im in dunwoody and would also be interested to hear of recommended tinting places in N. Atl

 

Your desired goal maybe somewhere between 30 and 50%. Shop around and see what they offer. A tan interior and 20% tint:

 

I just got a message recommending SolarWorks...

http://www.solarworksatlanta.com

They aren't far from here, so I may chech them out at lunch time.

 

I'm way south of you, just outside Columbus, so I dunno who to recommend, but I've got Lluminar tint on my truck at 30% with a black interior, it looks darker than it really is. And it's got a lifetime warranty.

 

I ended up checking out SolarWorks and liked them. The "R Car" goes in Friday for its FormulaOne Pinnacle 35% application. I'll post some after pics. The cost is $349, including tax, with lifetime warranty. There were a couple places that were cheaper, but I liked this place. They do nothing but window tint and have been in this location for 18 years.

 

Steve,

When I lived in Alpharetta I had a guy that was located behind the Ryan's restaurant on Hwy 9 do mine. He did an excellent job, but was a little pricey. He also did that paintless dent removal. He was located around the Jaguar/Rolls dealership. He had a lot of high-end vehicles in his shop, I know some were from the dealerships around there.

The last place I went to is in the Kroger shopping center at the corner of Pleasant Hill and Peachtree Ind. Blvd. in Duluth. The place is called "Tender Touch". They do hand washing and detailing also. By far the best price, and quality is great. The guy is very detailed and professional. I highly recommend him.

Brent

 

$349?! Wow... can't wait to see the results!

 

Yeah, the price is a bit "ouch" but I think it's worth it. The product line I chose will not interfere with the in-glass antenna used by Volvo, which is important to me.

 

It's done! 35% all around...

AFTER:


BEFORE:

 

Looks good Steve!

 

Very nice sir.