Is it worth getting windows tinted

TheSalamander · Postby **TheSalamander** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 11:10 am

As a new comer to Australia I'm curious as to other peoples views on tinting the MX-5s windows with respect to the sun (rather than \"looking cool\")

Thoughts?

thanks

TheSalamander

bruce · Postby **bruce** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 11:17 am

If you were in Melbourne, no. Cairns, yes. Due ot the amount of sun.

The only problem I have with window tinting is at night and on very dull days, as it just reduces driver visibility (and thus safety).

TheSalamander · Postby **TheSalamander** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 11:31 am

bruce wrote:If you were in Melbourne, no. Cairns, yes. Due ot the amount of sun.

The only problem I have with window tinting is at night and on very dull days, as it just reduces driver visibility (and thus safety).

So does Sydney count as a yes or a no :-)

TheSalamander

RDM · Postby **RDM** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 12:23 pm

[quote="TheSalamander"]
So does Sydney count as a yes or a no :-)
TheSalamander[/quote]

Hey Salamander,

I've been in Sydney most of my life and there are days you'd wish you had tinting... and there are days you'd wish you didn't (like anywhere really

)

I don't have tinting and haven't found it huge problem. I just couldn't justify paying so much money to get them done (fancy paying the same to tint the MX as it would to tint a Tarago!?! No Thanks).

Just invest in a coupla comfortable driving shirts (ie long sleeve breathable jobbie)

RDM

SuperMazdaKart · Postby **SuperMazdaKart** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 12:32 pm

so is there a tint with maximum uv protection yet minimal darkness?

TheSalamander · Postby **TheSalamander** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 12:41 pm

I saw in another post that getting a specialist (rather than Mazda) to do the tint would be around $200... Does that sound right? Useful to know for when the dealer quotes me a price!

thanks

TheSalamander

irwin83r · Postby **irwin83r** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 1:00 pm

yeah id get it done by solar shade. they are pretty good. and when they warrent their work they will do so at any branch.

its more a question of how dark you go really..

i just went darkest legal. no real dramas at night.

and it looks loads sexyer

bruce · Postby **bruce** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 1:52 pm

I'd only tint for sun protection, so in Sydney I'd say no.

Postby **Okibi** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 8:35 am

I'd tint for sure; it's sun protection and it makes it harder for people to look inside your parked car.

TheSalamander · Postby **TheSalamander** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 8:55 am

Thanks for the info. I'll see what I can get the price down to and probably do it.

:-)

TheSalamander

miata · Postby **miata** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:08 am

Okibi wrote:I'd tint for sure; it's sun protection and it makes it harder for people to look inside your parked car.

As Okibi says, anything you can do to make it more difficult for people to see in is a good thing. It also has the effect of reducing sun damage to upholstery and plastic. IMO the positives outweigh any negatives.

Charlie Brown · Postby **Charlie Brown** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:25 am

Be a waste of money on my MX5......the windows are always down with the roof

, that's what MX5s are for.
Oh and you'll find the windows have a slight tint in them standard anyway.

RDM · Postby **RDM** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 1:22 pm

[quote="irwin83r"]yeah id get it done by solar shade. they are pretty good.[/quote]

Tried looking up Solar Shade... couldn't find their details in google or yellow pages

Is there anyone else that people would recommend? Summer is fast approaching and I think I will finally get it done - I've had enough of the sunburnt right arm and toasted left palm (from the Razo metal gear knob).

Just got off the phone with Premier Tint ($240 for the Quantum film with lifetime warranty). Sounds reasonable and they even provide a mobile fitting service.

RDM