01 mustang tinting

i want to tint my black 01 mustang...im in nj...i just wanted to ask the professionals here what kind of tint should i get...i really have no familiarity with any tinting lingo...i'm thinking 30% all around should be fine...is that fine? too light? too dark?...also is there like a certain brand name of tint that i should go after...i read something about huber optik but those looked super expensive just from their website...im in bergen county and was also wondering if any of you guys know a good shop in that area...wow i guess thats a lot of questions im asking...any help is greatly appreciated!! thank you.

that shade will look awesome on that car.

heres a shop from the registry

Name: Steven Dambrowski
Email: steved@panix.com
Phone: (888)295-3764
Years of Experience: 4
Shop Name and Location: D & S Wind

nj dosen't allow tint on the fronts or visor
but 30% would look classy on the rest of the stang

we all use different brands
the right installer is more important than brand names

30% is a nice shade, but keep it leagle

you dont want problems with cops or insurance companies.

you can face a problem with liability issues if your car is not within state laws. and that can be big.

ask the shop if they use, "metalized" tint. If you plan on keeping this car longer than 2 years Id deffinatly reccomend you go with that type of film.

Thanks a lot for the response guys!!

zolar: you mentioned a tinter from "the registry". since a person is a member of the registry, does that mean they are usually better than your average joe? also is there any way i can look through this registry?

tigerstripe: i totally agree. i do not want any hassles with the cops. one of my friend's has i think 5% or something simialr all around on his pontiac grand prix...he sometimes gets hassled but since the car is leased he at least does not have to worry about inspection!

midcoast: i definitely plan to keep this car a while. are metallized tint the best a person can get for his vehicle? and how much are they compared to just normal tint?


btw, how much do u think the cost will be of tinting a stang coupe?

1 miiillliiioooon dollars!!!!!!!!!


prices are not allowed to be posted my friend.

ahh fair anuff...be great if someone can pm me a ballpark figure


o btw, these smiley things are the coolest

On a black Mustang, I would go with a black Film. The metal films just wouldn't do it. Try www.formulaone.com. You can locate a dealer in your area through this site. Formula One Pinnacle is a Ceramic based film actually made for cars, it is true black, excellent heat rejection, and no electronic interference (like radar detectors, GPS, and satellite radio.) It may be a little more expensive, but it carries a Nationwide Manufacturer's Lifetime Warranty. Ask the dealer if they participate in the no fault program. This means if you scratch it, or someone breaks a window. They will retint that window at nop charge. This is in addition to the lifetime warranty. It is the best way to protect your investment. Good Luck. Pinnacle is available in 50% / 35% / 15%. If you have a light interior, the 35% will be almost invisible through the back window. The 15% will make the front windows look tinted as well. NJ law allows anything behind the driver (nothing on the front two R/Us), but the cops may pull you over cause they can.

Good Luck!

there is a section dedicated to
consumer concerns on the TD main page
the link is on the top left of the page
it also has Tint laws, and care instructions
as well as the link to the TD registry of tinters,

who are typically better than your average Joe

Some non-metal films will outlast the hybrids.

Like what? (not saying your wrong, just curios)

uh oh

Yea, maybe u better just PM me rather than this thread getting all bolixed up.

dammit no formula one dealers in jersey!!

believe me, its not hyped up as they say they are..

Your just going to have to take my word for it...or go through the years of trying all the films and seeing what works, what doesn't. I just think there's a huge misconception of film brands....brand means squat, because they all make marginal products somewhere in their lineup. It's a particular line or 2 from some manufacturers that stand out IMO. A metal layer in a film doesn't make it the Holy Grail.

oldtinter: please share as to what you think stands out so i can get it

I already tried that, apparently he's not going to.

If your worried about huper pricing forumla one is not for you either.

As far as what film to use on your car. Well that is your decision to make not our's. Your best bet is to drive around looking at different mustangs, and get an idea of what you like

although that seems like a great idea, i work and dont have the time to sightseeing other stangs...furthermore, even if i saw one that i liked i wouldn't know what tint it's using just by looking at it....and i dont think pulling over the car and asking the driver what kinda tint he has is a good idea

Good point... OT had the answer, too.

Like many others on this site... he shys away from stating brand names... each has their preference and it would only lead to a pizzin match that would leave you dazed and confused.

Tint is not an item one needs shop for on the internet... Find a shop open when you are not working and start from there.

Nope there isn't...

Closest F1 shop would be Bear, DE (state line)...

Your right that you wont know what film it is on the vehicle you see.

But it will give you a better idea of how dark your looking for. Most tint shops carry pretty much the same levels of film darkness 35%, 20% and 5% are your most common choices.

So when looking at film not just on satngs but all vehicles. Make your choice light medium or dark.

Like metint said internet shopping for film will not realy work. You need to see it first hand to get an idea of what you want.

I understand you work but on your way home from work, to work ,or going shopping look at the other cars on the road.

The point was..."Buy a metalized film and you'll be fine" type blanket statement is misleading, or simply false. There's some marginal hybrids out there, and some excellent non-metal films. For theegod....plenty shops out there have web sites loaded with pics, that would be a good place to start. If you're quoted a low price...run...run away...

Excellent form! You traversed that knife edge in classic style.

Really, what other film man. offers "No Fault". What other film man. makes an AUTOMOTIVE Ceramic film, that will shrink. VKOOL and Huper are designed as flatglass films. You have to have a great service record with utmost quality to even be considered as a FORMULA ONE Candidate.

MADICO's TG dyed series and Onyx (hybrid) hold up well, although they do experience some fade to the color, but don't most?

Sungard offers a no-fault warranty. Plenty people have no problem shrinking Huper, if "ceramic" is your cup of tea. Any decent film in a good installers hands will have a good result regardless of brand. And I think more weight should be given to the actual installer than brand as far as the consumer is concerned. But what that is is simply my opinion, nothing more.

Good to know. I agree You definately want to go with the shop and or installers you are comfortable with. Huper does shrink i agree, but if you get a chance to work with the F1 Pinnacle you will not beleive it. It shrink like a standard film, adding no extra time to your installation, doubling your profit. Thanks again for the info on the sungard "no-fault"