Finally found matching tint

[Herrett]

Hopefully providing helpfull information with this post vs just always asking questions. The local stereo/tint shop told me he thought he could match the factory tint on my 97 FZJ80. Just had him peal off the terrible tint on my front windows and apply Solar FX 35% He was right its almost a perfect match to our factory tint As i knew there are numerous tint related threads and questions on matching our factory tint, i wanted to provide this info Looks good and i'm more than happy with the match

 

[Herrett]

Another pic

 

[Malleus]

I wasn't aware the front windows had factory tint. None of mine do.

 

[BILT4ME]

I wasn't aware the front windows had factory tint. None of mine do.

The front ones don't have factory tint.

It's that tinting the front windows rarely match the other windows on the truck. Usually it ends up with a gray or yellow look to the front windows instead of the sort of mirrored finish of the others.

My truck had the front windows tinted when I got it and the first thing I did was to remove it.

 

[BILT4ME]

Hopefully providing helpfull information with this post vs just always asking questions. The local stereo/tint shop told me he thought he could match the factory tint on my 97 FZJ80. Just had him peal off the terrible tint on my front windows and apply Solar FX 35% He was right its almost a perfect match to our factory tint As i knew there are numerous tint related threads and questions on matching our factory tint, i wanted to provide this info Looks good and i'm more than happy with the match

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Do you have a few pics from further back so we can see the whole truck from the side?

 

[80 Life]

This is great.
Any chance you know the series of window film used? Solar FX is a company with 9 different types of film that all have a 35% option. I am guessing it isn't just the "Classic Series".

 

[Herrett]

No, but i can call tomorrow. Here is a pic from further back. In person, they appear very close.

 

[80 Life]

Don’t get me wrong, it looks nice but that isn’t a match when you get it in that perfect light. It’s so dang hard to do.

A while back someone had found the same stuff Toyota used and got the last roll of it sent to them and sold cuts of it until it was gone. Since then I haven’t seen anyone quite match that Cruiser cloudy metallic silver.

I probably sound like a dick above, but I really do think it looks awesome. If you could give him a call that would be sweet, I’m sure some of us will follow with the Solar FX 35%. Perfect % for still being able to see at night.
Cheers

 

[ToothDr]

Don’t get me wrong, it looks nice but that isn’t a match when you get it in that perfect light. It’s so dang hard to do.

A while back someone had found the same stuff Toyota used and got the last roll of it sent to them and sold cuts of it until it was gone. Since then I haven’t seen anyone quite match that Cruiser cloudy metallic silver.

I probably sound like a dick above, but I really do think it looks awesome. If you could give him a call that would be sweet, I’m sure some of us will follow with the Solar FX 35%. Perfect % for still being able to see at night.
Cheers

The Toyota tint is in the glass, not applied via a film etc.

 

[Herrett]

Here was my Previous attempt too reflective from inside the cab and couldn't see out at night Just got back from a cafe run and night visability is great!

 

[80 Life]

The Toyota tint is in the glass, not applied via a film etc.

Ah you’re right.
I think someone had found a basically perfect matching tint, but it had been discontinued so they bought some of the last of it out there and sold it to MUDers.

Here was my Previous attempt too reflective from inside the cab and couldn't see out at night Just got back from a cafe run and night visability is great!

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yes, much better this time. I really like the look of the 35%, I will probably do the same. I have accepted a perfect match won’t happen.

 

[Herrett]

The front window was in shadow on previous pic. Here’s one in full morning sun.

 

[BILT4ME]

The front window was in shadow on previous pic. Here’s one in full morning sun.

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That is close!

 

[Herrett]

Yeah, I'm very happy with it. I will go by the shop and get the film series number and post it.

 

[Somebodyelse5]

Personally, I just say go dark enough that you can't really tell... The rears have more reflectivity unfortunately.

This is 15% on the sides and 50% full windshield

 

[CalnSam]

just to clarify, you had the solar fx brand 35% film applied to the 2 front door windows only? and you are going to confirm which product line was used by your installer?

 

[Herrett]

Correct. I wanted to use 35& in order to see at night on some of the fire roads I drive. Not to mention safety on the street.

 

[Herrett]

Correct. I wanted to use 35& in order to see at night on some of the fire roads I drive. Not to mention safety on the street.

Just heard back from the tint guy. Some of you asked about the series....it is the Prime series. I hope that helps.