Jan 10, 2017 #1 C Coltsfan1 Active Member Joined Jan 27, 2015 Messages 230 Picked up my 1st gn last may. Original 26k mile car. Original paint and interior. Motor untouched. Do you guys think tinting the windows will be a bad idea and bring down the value of my car? I REALLY like the tint look.
Picked up my 1st gn last may. Original 26k mile car. Original paint and interior. Motor untouched. Do you guys think tinting the windows will be a bad idea and bring down the value of my car? I REALLY like the tint look.
Jan 10, 2017 #2 John Larkin Sublime Master of Turbology Joined May 25, 2001 Messages 5,013 Not at all. Tinting the rear window with a defroster can be an issue when it is time to remove it. The grids can be damaged - seen it many times.
Not at all. Tinting the rear window with a defroster can be an issue when it is time to remove it. The grids can be damaged - seen it many times.
Jan 10, 2017 #3 V Venus Active Member Joined Sep 23, 2013 Messages 629 No, and in addition to the tint making the cars look good, it also helps protect your interior from the sun.
No, and in addition to the tint making the cars look good, it also helps protect your interior from the sun.
Jan 10, 2017 #4 U Undercover87T Maryland MAGNA Rep Staff member Joined Jan 3, 2012 Messages 810 I would think saving your interior would help maintain the value. I have 20% on the sides, 10% on the rear, and 5% on the T-tops. Only downside would be if your state requires inspection, most won't pass anything darker than 35%.
I would think saving your interior would help maintain the value. I have 20% on the sides, 10% on the rear, and 5% on the T-tops. Only downside would be if your state requires inspection, most won't pass anything darker than 35%.
Jan 10, 2017 #5 C Coltsfan1 Active Member Joined Jan 27, 2015 Messages 230 We have tint laws in illinois but older show cars are hardly ever messed with