Your thoughts on window tinting
Nordschleife Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 5,654
Likes: 93
From: Torrance, CA USA
I have the second lightest tint all the way around, except for windshield.
The place I went had 5 grades from limo to very light.
I forget the exact numbers but it is something like 80% light transmission, but 40% heat rejection.
My primary objective is heat rejection and protecting the interior.
I like it, but I wouldn't want it any darker, would make it too difficult to see at night, and my night vision is getting bad all by itself without hindering it even more.
The place I went had 5 grades from limo to very light.
I forget the exact numbers but it is something like 80% light transmission, but 40% heat rejection.
My primary objective is heat rejection and protecting the interior.
I like it, but I wouldn't want it any darker, would make it too difficult to see at night, and my night vision is getting bad all by itself without hindering it even more.
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Good question. Here in AZ I have an OEM 993. PO kept it as original as possible, so no tint. However, the sun/heat out here is ridiculous. Interiors can reach 130 degrees inside of 20-30 minutes. I am very tempted to tint as it is pretty much mandatory if you intend on driving anywhere.
Still on the fence. At least until the end of summer.
Still on the fence. At least until the end of summer.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,340
Likes: 79
From: Vancouver BC, Canada
Get yourself down there first then figure it out IMO.
Personally can't stand tint, although we drive cars from the era, up here tint is literally so 90's. But I can understand if it's seriously to protect from sun and keep away the heat.
I def wouldn't go too dark, especially on a white car.
Personally can't stand tint, although we drive cars from the era, up here tint is literally so 90's. But I can understand if it's seriously to protect from sun and keep away the heat.
I def wouldn't go too dark, especially on a white car.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 416
Likes: 0
From: Sydney Australia
Hi
I had window tint on my 1997 black on black 993 and removed it.
It now looks far better.
993's look better in my opinion, with out window tint.
Fords, Chevs and so on need window to make them look complete.
My two bobs worth.................
I had window tint on my 1997 black on black 993 and removed it.
It now looks far better.
993's look better in my opinion, with out window tint.
Fords, Chevs and so on need window to make them look complete.
My two bobs worth.................
Rennlist Stories
The Best Porsche Posts for Porsche Enthusiasts
9 Features and Characteristics That Only Porsche People Understand
Verdad Gallardo
I've Written 500 Rennlist Articles: Here's How Porsche Has Changed Along the Way
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Unnecessary Porsches Ever Built (And Why We Love Them)
Verdad Gallardo
Porsche 911 GT3 S/C vs 718 Spyder RS: 10 Categories, One Winner
Joe Kucinski
This Builder Is Turning Heads With Its Slantnose 911 Creation
Verdad Gallardo
Porsche 911 GT3 Artisan Edition Pays Homage to Japanese Culture
Verdad Gallardo
Porsche Reveals Coupe Variant of the Electric Cayenne With a Fresh Look
Verdad Gallardo
10 Porsche Colors That Have More Personality Than Most People
Verdad Gallardo
Guntherwerks' Final Speedster Creation Is the Ultimate Porsche Restomod
Verdad Gallardo
button queen
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,262
Likes: 1
From: Southwest Ohio
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,359
Likes: 26
From: Hales Corners, WI
Are you looking to keep it cooler when it sits for long periods or in between errands? If it sits for longer periods, I would get a good outside car cover. I'm not big on tint on any vehicle, especially on a 993, however my wife's new Outback came with factory tint and It serves its purpose.
Race Car
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,942
Likes: 27
From: Dallas TX
While I am not a fan of tints, I have lived in some hot places where it is required. My 993 has tint, but I didn't even notice it for the first 6 months that I owned it. The other owner had it tinted with a high quality tint that doesn't darken the windows, but it blocks the heat and rays that fade. I like it a lot, and it is not noticable at all.
I suggest that you wait until you get to Boulder as there will be lots of shops that know the best products to use. And I always use a windshied reflective thing when parked in the sun, that serves to keep the heat down dramatically.
I suggest that you wait until you get to Boulder as there will be lots of shops that know the best products to use. And I always use a windshied reflective thing when parked in the sun, that serves to keep the heat down dramatically.
