Should I tint my windows? - Toyota Yaris Forums

MoneyT8 · 07-05-2014, 08:52 PM

Hello, has anyone tinted their windows on their Yaris? I'm strongly considering it for my 2007 Yaris 4 door. It's mainly to keep the UV rays, privacy, and some style into my car.

Thanks in advance.

WeeYari · 07-05-2014, 09:20 PM

Short answer, yes, many have.

Best just to search 'window tint' for many discussions and examples.

Since you are posting this in the DIY Forum, are you actually thinking of doing the tint yourself? Otherwise, should have posted in Cosmetic Forum.

trunkout · 07-05-2014, 09:47 PM

Yes. Professionally done only.

alanwagen · 07-05-2014, 09:48 PM

Not only for the reasons you mention but also for security. A tinted window is harder to break as the tint holds the glass together.

cali yaris · 07-06-2014, 12:08 AM

Y E S

nookandcrannycar · 07-06-2014, 07:43 PM

Yesterday I saw a white minivan (from behind) with the rear and side windows 'whited out'. I imagine the 'whited out' windows = a 'wrap', but I didn't get close enough to see. No logos at all. I'd guess it was done for temperture/sun shielding purposes...and for privacy.

IllusionX · 07-06-2014, 09:01 PM

Dodge mini van come in commercial version which have the windows colour matched with the van...

nookandcrannycar · 07-07-2014, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by IllusionX

Dodge mini van come in commercial version which have the windows colour matched with the van...

I think it was a Dodge.

IllusionX · 07-07-2014, 12:39 AM

this

Sir A.Y. Atoyot · 07-07-2014, 04:17 AM

Dark tint can be a good way to get shot in some areas. When they stop you, the cops can't see how many people are in the car, and this makes them nervous and trigger happy. A Yaris is likely less prone to this effect than a pimped-out Esclade.

Bluevitz-rs · 07-07-2014, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MoneyT8

Hello, has anyone tinted their windows on their Yaris? I'm strongly considering it for my 2007 Yaris 4 door. It's mainly to keep the UV rays, privacy, and some style into my car.

Thanks in advance.

All the glass comes with UV protection from factory. The tint just helps keep the heat out. I wish Low E coating was an option like on house windows.

alanwagen · 07-07-2014, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluevitz-rs

All the glass comes with UV protection from factory. The tint just helps keep the heat out. I wish Low E coating was an option like on house windows.

Right on the money. The low E stuff really works. My house windows stay cool. I think it is some sort of metal coating. As far as window tint goes. A no brainer, I always get it and no regrets.

nookandcrannycar · 07-07-2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir A.Y. Atoyot

Dark tint can be a good way to get shot in some areas. When they stop you, the cops can't see how many people are in the car, and this makes them nervous and trigger happy. A Yaris is likely less prone to this effect than a pimped-out Esclade.

When I visited the Vancouver area, I stayed in Surrey. I've traveled to over 50 countries, and the only area I've been to where some of the police stations look more like fortresses than they do in Surrey was in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I asked the manager of my hotel why. He said this is due to a myriad of issues, but that many of the issues are related to drugs. I can understand why the above would be on your mind.

Sir A.Y. Atoyot · 07-07-2014, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

When I visited the Vancouver area, I stayed in Surrey. I've traveled to over 50 countries, and the only area I've been to where some of the police stations look more like fortresses than they do in Surrey was in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I asked the manager of my hotel why. He said this is due to a myriad of issues, but that many of the issues are related to drugs. I can understand why the above would be on your mind.

I said "some areas" - no reference to Surrey. I guess it could happen here, but more likely elsewhere.

why? · 07-10-2014, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir A.Y. Atoyot

Dark tint can be a good way to get shot in some areas. When they stop you, the cops can't see how many people are in the car, and this makes them nervous and trigger happy. A Yaris is likely less prone to this effect than a pimped-out Esclade.

And the easiest way to fix this is to just open the windows if the cops pull you over. The cops will go easy on you when you do that.

IllusionX · 07-10-2014, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by why?

And the easiest way to fix this is to just open the windows if the cops pull you over. The cops will go easy on you when you do that.

some states does not allow tinting front windows and allow total blackout on the rears..

in Quebec, there is a law that says windows must allow 70% light passing through..

If the cops saw it, they can verify your tint. So your windows gotta be open before they see it.

428CobraJet · 07-13-2014, 11:32 PM

Yes darker on the rear 3. Also include a windshield banner.

Steveh27 · 07-15-2014, 11:36 AM

Make sure you know and follow the tint laws for your state.

http://www.tintlaws.com

07-05-2014, 08:52 PM	#1
MoneyT8 Drives: White Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 85	Should I tint my windows? Hello, has anyone tinted their windows on their Yaris? I'm strongly considering it for my 2007 Yaris 4 door. It's mainly to keep the UV rays, privacy, and some style into my car. Thanks in advance.

07-05-2014, 09:20 PM	#2
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,764	Short answer, yes, many have. Best just to search 'window tint' for many discussions and examples. Since you are posting this in the DIY Forum, are you actually thinking of doing the tint yourself? Otherwise, should have posted in Cosmetic Forum. __________________

07-05-2014, 09:48 PM	#4
alanwagen Drives: 2015Yaris, Son's car, 10 Prius Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 182	yes Not only for the reasons you mention but also for security. A tinted window is harder to break as the tint holds the glass together.

07-06-2014, 12:08 AM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Y E S __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	Dodge mini van come in commercial version which have the windows colour matched with the van... __________________

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trunkout 4 years of P90X! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: KCMO Posts: 162	Yes. Professionally done only.

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IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	this __________________

07-07-2014, 04:17 AM	#10
Sir A.Y. Atoyot Drives: '08 5-door Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey, BC Canada Posts: 176	Dark tint can be a good way to get shot in some areas. When they stop you, the cops can't see how many people are in the car, and this makes them nervous and trigger happy. A Yaris is likely less prone to this effect than a pimped-out Esclade.

07-13-2014, 11:32 PM	#17
428CobraJet View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yaris 3dr, 13 F150rcsb 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: downtown Houston Posts: 259	Yes darker on the rear 3. Also include a windshield banner. __________________ You are what you drive.

07-15-2014, 11:36 AM	#18
Steveh27 Drives: 2010 3dr hatchback auto red Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Posts: 81	tint laws Make sure you know and follow the tint laws for your state. http://www.tintlaws.com

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