Tinting my 2006 Murano SL Windows - Nissan Murano

Paniolo · 02-11-2006, 01:51 PM

I'm thinking of tinting my 2006 Murano SL driver and passenger side windows. Our local TNT shop (tops in our State) suggested that I Tint all windows (except the front) despite the dark windows in the back seat area. Any ideas?

Anyone had problems with the back heating element on the backwindow when placing a tint over it?

rtking · 02-11-2006, 04:09 PM

On my other car, I had the rear window tinted and the rear defroster worked fine.

I don't know if I agree with tinting all the windows unless you're planning to go very dark (i.e. limo) all the way around. I found that 35% tint was about right on my former 2003 Murano. With the Glacier Pearl paint, it really looked great. On my current Murano, since my wife will be driving it often, I opted not to tint the front windows for visibility reasons.

Also bear in mind that some sunglasses with polarized lenses (e.g. Maui Jim) will not work well with some metalic tints and will distort either vision or color.

Bob

nissanlove · 02-11-2006, 08:14 PM

35% is the max i would go for tinting the front passenger and drivers door windows. it's pretty close to the stock rear tints but still has enough visibility. also the film i have on mine works fine with polarized sunglasses(maui jims). for the rears another 5 to 10 percent wold be more than enough and should cause any problems with the heating element in the rear glass(altough i don't know when you would need to use it in hawaii) but again it should be fine.

pcs15394 · 02-12-2006, 05:27 AM

I think the Tint % is subject to opinion. I had my Mo front windows tinted as dark as legal which I believe was 30 % here in Florida. This did not even come close to matching the rear which I believe is 15%. I did not like the mismatch. Most tint installers will install 15% all the way around with a cash payment. I believe in Hawaii you may want to go darker than 30% or 35%. My Murano already had the rear hatch window and rear passenger windows tinted so I only had to get the front windows done, is this not the case everywhere else?

**KSmurano** · 02-12-2006, 08:45 PM

Paniolo - here in KS we get a lot of 95-100+ summer sunny days so I did 20% down both sides.
By doing this it darkens up the front sides & back window, but the back is just to hard to back up with the very dark limo 5% tint effect.

NELSON · 02-27-2006, 10:32 PM

u guys are lucky.. In the NY/NJ area.. tints of any kind are illegal on the front windows..

762x51 · 02-28-2006, 12:46 PM

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Originally posted by NELSON
u guys are lucky.. In the NY/NJ area.. tints of any kind are illegal on the front windows..

Doesn't bother me. I had my 2 fronts tinted with 15%. Matches the rears well.

I certainly wouldn't tint the rears....it's completely uncessesary with the factory tinted glass.

Ap0the0sis · 02-28-2006, 05:01 PM

Paniolo,

I have 6% all the way around and have no problem with heating element on rear window.

**zebelkhan** · 02-28-2006, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by Ap0the0sis
I have 6% all the way around and have no problem with heating element on rear window.

With only 6% of light passsing thru that is darker than limosine tint. How can you see with it? Is driving at night a problem?

Ap0the0sis · 02-28-2006, 05:58 PM

Actually see pretty well the only time its hard is backing up at night, back in the day had an F-150 with double 5% all the way around & 30% on front windsheild. That was dark.

Back at home in Florida were they didn't care what you put on, besides the police that is.

Paniolo · 02-28-2006, 06:25 PM

I also have a new black 2006 Murano SL model. Even though my back windows as well as my tail gate window had a tint type from the factory, I had it tint over with a the top of the line Pinacle tint.
Believe me, your black MO will look real cool!!....

hfelknor · 02-28-2006, 06:33 PM

IF a heavily tinted car ever hits me, they better be legal or I will sue their pants off.

Paniolo, the law is 35% on the windows in Hawaii.

Here is a site that shows the various state requirements.

http://www.tintdude.com/ptow.html

Homer

Paniolo · 02-28-2006, 06:46 PM

Homer,

"TNT" Tinting is number one Tinting installation in Hawaii. They ensure that the legal 35 percent of tinting is installed on all cars. On their recommendation, I had my black MO tinted all around. According to these folks, the factory windows in the back and the tail gate is not tint film...

**njjoe** · 02-28-2006, 08:41 PM

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Originally posted by hfelknor
IF a heavily tinted car ever hits me, they better be legal or I will sue their pants off.

I love the look of tinted windows on a car. However, like most anything, you can overdo it to the point where safety is compromised.

I have seen a few cars where the front windshield is so dark you cannot see inside the car in the daytime. While that may look sharp on a show car in broad daylight, I don't like the idea that it is illegally sharing the same road with my family at night.

My brother is a police officer and you can understand how he must feel walking up to the drivers window not knowing if the occupants are pointing a weapon at him. That is an awful feeling.

-njjoe

hfelknor · 02-28-2006, 09:58 PM

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Originally posted by Paniolo
Homer,

"TNT" Tinting is number one Tinting installation in Hawaii. They ensure that the legal 35 percent of tinting is installed on all cars. On their recommendation, I had my black MO tinted all around. According to these folks, the factory windows in the back and the tail gate is not tint film...

If they know what they are doing, then they know that it doesn't matter whether there is a "film" tint used or not.

It's the total degree of reflectivity that counts.

Don't know if the cops carry these in Hawaii, but some do here in FL. and many other states.

Homer

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02-11-2006, 01:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Paniolo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 118	Tinting my 2006 Murano SL Windows I'm thinking of tinting my 2006 Murano SL driver and passenger side windows. Our local TNT shop (tops in our State) suggested that I Tint all windows (except the front) despite the dark windows in the back seat area. Any ideas? Anyone had problems with the back heating element on the backwindow when placing a tint over it? __________________ Mel Partido Romans 10:13

02-11-2006, 04:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
rtking Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 400	On my other car, I had the rear window tinted and the rear defroster worked fine. I don't know if I agree with tinting all the windows unless you're planning to go very dark (i.e. limo) all the way around. I found that 35% tint was about right on my former 2003 Murano. With the Glacier Pearl paint, it really looked great. On my current Murano, since my wife will be driving it often, I opted not to tint the front windows for visibility reasons. Also bear in mind that some sunglasses with polarized lenses (e.g. Maui Jim) will not work well with some metalic tints and will distort either vision or color. Bob __________________ '11 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Sport '08 Altima Hybrid w/Convenience Package '09 Yamaha Tmax (blue) '84 Mustang SVO Traded: '04 MO SL AWD, Midnight Blue/Cafe Latte - all options incl. NAV, DVD, Tow, XM, Chrome Wheels, AV Electronics TV & backup camera, Michelin Latitude Tour HP tires (stock size) Totalled (but gave its life to save mine): 2003 Murano SE AWD, Glacier Pearl, Caffe Latte - All Options exc. tow pkg

02-11-2006, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
nissanlove Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Edmonton,AB Posts: 1,373	35% is the max i would go for tinting the front passenger and drivers door windows. it's pretty close to the stock rear tints but still has enough visibility. also the film i have on mine works fine with polarized sunglasses(maui jims). for the rears another 5 to 10 percent wold be more than enough and should cause any problems with the heating element in the rear glass(altough i don't know when you would need to use it in hawaii) but again it should be fine. __________________ The Finish Line... Is Only The Begining 2005 Nissan Murano SE with TECH PKG. "Z" GRILL,PolarStart Remote Car Starter(made in Alberta for Alberta) JWT Pop charger SE Black Chrome wheels with Bridgestone dueler HP SPORT rubber custom flowmaster rear exhaust

02-12-2006, 05:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
pcs15394 Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Florida Posts: 757	Tint I think the Tint % is subject to opinion. I had my Mo front windows tinted as dark as legal which I believe was 30 % here in Florida. This did not even come close to matching the rear which I believe is 15%. I did not like the mismatch. Most tint installers will install 15% all the way around with a cash payment. I believe in Hawaii you may want to go darker than 30% or 35%. My Murano already had the rear hatch window and rear passenger windows tinted so I only had to get the front windows done, is this not the case everywhere else? __________________ Sean I Miss my :04 Midnight Blue SL , Tinted Front Windows, Chrome SL Wheels, Rear Bumper protector, SS Aries Step Bars, and Push Bar.

02-12-2006, 08:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
KSmurano Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 774	Paniolo - here in KS we get a lot of 95-100+ summer sunny days so I did 20% down both sides. By doing this it darkens up the front sides & back window, but the back is just to hard to back up with the very dark limo 5% tint effect. __________________ 10 Infiniti QX56 4WD 03 Murano SL AWD SS - Sold 5/10 08 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 01 Spyder GT Saronno Red 05 Subaru Impreza RS Sport AWD #1 son 02 Nissan Sentra #2 son 79 Olds Cutlass original owner & 1st car w/ 74k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/810560/1

02-27-2006, 10:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
NELSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 246	u guys are lucky.. In the NY/NJ area.. tints of any kind are illegal on the front windows.. __________________ SOLD to sister: 2006 SL AWD, Glacier Pearl, Touring Package, Remote Start w/ 2-way pager, Pioneer door speakers, Weathertech window deflectors. <a href="http://s104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/nellynel1210/murano/?action=view&current=0214071906iPodPhoto.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/nellynel1210/murano/0214071906iPodPhoto.jpg" border="0" ></a> Current: 2008 Honda CRV EX-L w/ Navi (downgraded for fuel economy among other things)

02-28-2006, 05:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ap0the0sis Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 40	Paniolo, I have 6% all the way around and have no problem with heating element on rear window. __________________ '05 S AWD Chard/Latte Boston Acoustics 2 Mids/2 Highs/2-12" Kicker Competitions - Rockford Fosgate Punch 250 & 360 All Windows Tinted 6% - Brake light LED only - Inside Dome lights Amber LED - Debadged the Murano Emblems - PAC AAI-NIS2/PAC turbo1/iPod - Chrome Window Trim Pillar Only(have to wait for weather to get to 65F or above)/Fog Lights/Remote start...in the works

02-28-2006, 05:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ap0the0sis Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 40	Actually see pretty well the only time its hard is backing up at night, back in the day had an F-150 with double 5% all the way around & 30% on front windsheild. That was dark. Back at home in Florida were they didn't care what you put on, besides the police that is. __________________ '05 S AWD Chard/Latte Boston Acoustics 2 Mids/2 Highs/2-12" Kicker Competitions - Rockford Fosgate Punch 250 & 360 All Windows Tinted 6% - Brake light LED only - Inside Dome lights Amber LED - Debadged the Murano Emblems - PAC AAI-NIS2/PAC turbo1/iPod - Chrome Window Trim Pillar Only(have to wait for weather to get to 65F or above)/Fog Lights/Remote start...in the works

02-28-2006, 06:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Paniolo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 118	I also have a new black 2006 Murano SL model. Even though my back windows as well as my tail gate window had a tint type from the factory, I had it tint over with a the top of the line Pinacle tint. Believe me, your black MO will look real cool!!.... __________________ Mel Partido Romans 10:13

02-28-2006, 06:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
hfelknor Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,281	IF a heavily tinted car ever hits me, they better be legal or I will sue their pants off. Paniolo, the law is 35% on the windows in Hawaii. Here is a site that shows the various state requirements. http://www.tintdude.com/ptow.html Homer __________________ 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Cruiser 2004 ThunderBird 2 passenger Runabout HAD The GOLD RUSH until Nov 6 2009 2003 Gold SLFWD with Premium, Sunroof, Latte Leather, Ultrashield Invisible Bra, Sunroof wind deflector, Aluminum Tank Guard, Chrome Wheels by Ion Alloy, Michelin 235/65-18 Cross Terrains, Garmin Nuvi 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist DTS LUX III - Gone! 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 - Gone! "Didja ever notice that quiet people are not the only ones who don't say much?"

02-28-2006, 06:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Paniolo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 118	Homer, "TNT" Tinting is number one Tinting installation in Hawaii. They ensure that the legal 35 percent of tinting is installed on all cars. On their recommendation, I had my black MO tinted all around. According to these folks, the factory windows in the back and the tail gate is not tint film... __________________ Mel Partido Romans 10:13

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