Question About Window Tinting

I searched the forums and didn't find anything, my question is what kind of tinting do you guys use? In the manual it says not to tint because it may interfere with the radio Antenna in the rear window. Are there certain kinds to avoid? Also what do you think works the best?

[cutelilcntrygrl]

It just depends on how much experience you have with window tint, in my opinion. If you don't have much experience, I would suggest just taking it some where and having someone professional do it. That back window is gonna be a bitch. I know people that have used the tint that you would get at like an auto parts store and in no time, it turns to a purpleish color so if you want it to last, and I'm assuming you do, I'd just go ahead and pay someone that knows what they're doing and that will use a professional tint. As far as the tint interfering with the antenna, I haven't had any problems and my windows have been tinted since the day I drove it off the lot, which was 3 years ago. Hope this helps!

[jackal2000]

the only way i could see it interferring with the antenna is if it was a metallic finish, but mine has a semi metallic finish and i have had no problems

Some kinds of window tint have a metallic coating in between layers to prevent "purpling", and even if you have moderate experiance tinting I would still suggest that you take it somewhere to get it done... the back window is near impossible. I took out my entire rear interior and still had problems getting bubbles out, the rear window has just too much of a complex curve. I will be taking it to a shop to be completed, and I've tinted many vehicles before. -My 2 Cents.

I was planning on taking is somewhere, I was just wondering if there is a certain kind of tinting they should use or if the place would know what kind to use with the antenna in the window

[jamcllw]

I've got a semi-metallic finish tint on my car and have had no poblem with the radio reception but I've always had crappy radio reception even before the tint. Just get satallite radio and don't worry about it anymore.

[jackal2000]

IMO 3M makes the best tint for autos, thats what i have on my car :thumbsup:

yea our radio reception sucks no matter what, especially AM radio.......