SR5 window tint

[adamwcct]

I am new to the forum and have tried to search for any previous posts on this topic so sorry in advance if I have missed it. I am in the process of purchasing a 2016 sr5 after many satisfied years of owning a 2wd SR but the after sales guy at the steeler has informed me that putting aftermarket (non Toyota) tint on the Windows will void the warranty. His reasoning is that they have been having issues with the metalized tints interfering with the keyless entry amongst other things. Does this sound plausible and has anyone had issues with their tint? I have looked into ceramic tint and cannot seem to find one dark enough. I really do not wish to have the dyed tint they are trying to flog me and is overpriced ($695) installed only to be unhappy with it being too light etc. Any advice or feed back would be greatly appreciated.

[PlayerOne]

I've got a new Hilux SR5 & put aftermarket tint with no issues..... Are they asking $695 for just 2x front windows???

[adamwcct]

2 front tinted and clear uv on the rears.

[ugli-1]

At that price it's too expensive go and talk to the detailers at the delership and see if they do the tint in house or use an outside qindow tinter some do some don't i had my patrol wagon done by the same bloke the dealership uses got better tint and half the price

[Sparksy]

I only paid 400 for my factory tint last August when I bought my new dual cab SR from Castle Hill Toyota. Why the massive price increase? And for what I gather is a single cab also? Can only put it down to a different type of tint?

In saying that, I'm happy with the quality and looks of my tint. It's dark enough for my taste but doesn't hinder me too much in the dark.

[dave g]

had mine done at Toyota it was shit car got hot in side on uv at all
went to solar tint striped of Toyota tint and started again max legal tint now the lux is a 100% better
the hand brake is much happier to now she is not getting sun burnt.
got him to put a strip on the windscreen to the bottom of the mirror [ yes I now it is illegal but it is ease
to came of if I get court ]
had no Hassall with key or GPS.

[Scottbags]

Hi Adam,

Yes, metalized tint can interfere with keyless entry and remote communication.

Look for a shop that deals in 3M tint. 3M have a carbon base for their colour stable tint.
http://solutions.3m.com.au/wps/portal/3M/en_AU/Window_Film/Solutions/Markets-Products/Automotive/

I have had it on 3 cars. No reduction in remote performance, no fading, not the cheapest tint available either.

[hylux]

Just had the wifes new Corolla done $200 for the whole car, no issues with RF interference. Told the dealer he could put tint on if they could match the guy down the road, they said no and didn't try and fight about RF blaaahhh blaaaahh.
Just get an after market guy to do it with warranty and he will repair/replace if RF is interfered with

[tonyp]

Try RACQ if you are a member .
I got hilux 2 front and 2 rear for $220.
Note I did not get the back window done as I have a canopy and waste of time.

[LocalFart]

Window tint is like buying clothes in Bali,

They will quote you something stupid to see if you bite and normally can half their original quote.

Found this to be the case with replacing windows, roller shutters on houses and sub contractors