X-Star Tint Help

(smwake) · (smwake) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 01-08-2009, 9:49 AM

I am looking to tint the windshield of my boat. Any help with how dark of tint?? I dont want it to be like limo tint, but something subtle, yet effective...

(aarond0083) · (aarond0083) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 01-08-2009, 10:21 AM

20-25%. For perspective, 20% very closely matches the factory tint on rear windows and back glass on trucks.

(jim33) · (jim33) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 01-08-2009, 11:09 AM

I just put 35% on mine. It does not black it out just more or less kind of smoke it. I have driven boats with more and if the sun is at your back there will be a lot of glare.

(driving) · (driving) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 01-08-2009, 4:50 PM

I did 20% on mine and love it. I wouldn't go any darker.

(jenk2board) · (jenk2board) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 01-09-2009, 6:42 AM

Pics?

(driving) · (driving) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 01-09-2009, 8:56 AM

I'll post some when I get home

(duckguy) · (duckguy) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 01-09-2009, 10:07 AM

Mine is 20% Upload

(driving) · (driving) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 01-10-2009, 9:17 AM

Here you go. Upload

(grant_west) · (grant_west) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 01-10-2009, 9:24 AM

In the Voice of Gold Member. "I LOVE GOOOOLD"

Trav: Your X-Star with the Gold flake and tan interior is so PIMP. I know its not for everyone but I love your boat.

(driving) · (driving) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 01-11-2009, 6:30 PM

Thanks man. I love this boat! It is honestly my favorite boat I have ever had. Usually when it is time for a new one I am pretty ready for it, but I haven't gotten remotely tired of this one. I will probably revisit some gold in 2010!

(ian_ashton) · (ian_ashton) **Join Date: Jul 2008** 01-11-2009, 6:43 PM

Yea, that is by far the coolest looking MC I've ever seen.

(rwb_xstar) · (rwb_xstar) **Join Date: Nov 2008** 01-11-2009, 7:11 PM

Looking to do the same. I talked to someone who would do it for $300 since they said they would have to remove the windshield. Is that about the going rate?

Travis is your's 20% Need advice on my black XSTAR and if you think it's worth the money.

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(driving) · (driving) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 01-12-2009, 3:59 AM

Mine is 20%, and yes it is worth it. I have talked about doing it for years and now feel like an idiot for not having done it sooner. It really gives the inside of the boat a different feel and it a lot easier on the eyes.

I wasn't there when they did it, but I don't think my guys removed the windshield. It does seem like it would make it a lot easier for the driver's side portion though.

(jcush313) · (jcush313) **Join Date: Jun 2008** 01-12-2009, 8:51 AM

i agree with travis, 20% should be perfect on it. i have an older x-2 with 10%(i'm pretty sure) which is awesome during the day, but if you plan on any night cruises you better get out your night vision!

(aarond0083) · (aarond0083) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 01-12-2009, 9:31 AM

$300? Wow.

$100 to do my 210. Windshield wasn't removed.

(cool232) · (cool232) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 01-12-2009, 1:07 PM

Do they use a film on the windows? On my 99-Xstar
my tint guy didnt know if the windows would be removed or a film placed directly on them. He seemed to think there was some special process? anyone know what Im talking about? Thanks

(4hun) · (4hun) **Join Date: Dec 2002** 02-07-2009, 4:30 PM

They did my xstar for $125. Did not remove the window but looks great.

(mastercraft7100)

You should take the red out of the X star sticker and 25% tin.

(jaybee) · (jaybee) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 02-07-2009, 8:08 PM

Agree about Moye's X star. I absolutely love that color scheme.

(calexan) · (calexan) **Join Date: Dec 2008** 02-08-2009, 9:09 PM

Awwww dont knock a little red in the color scheme.... It just adds a little flair. Those MC's look sick!

Im taking mine to get tinted soon.... thinking about 20% as well.

Any of you guys with 20% have problems driving at night? I figure ill have to get above the windshield to see, but its not that big a deal.

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(crushing76) · (crushing76) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 02-08-2009, 9:21 PM

I've been quoted $250 to get mine done from several sources. I can get my whole crew cab truck done for around $100. They claim the curve of the windshield makes it much more difficult.

(ponte_06_x2) · (ponte_06_x2) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 02-08-2009, 9:50 PM

"They claim the curve of the windshield makes it much more difficult".
and if they do a good job they'll remove the glass and tint it.

(muckinaround) · (muckinaround) **Join Date: Dec 2008** 02-10-2009, 10:45 AM

The only way to do a quality job, is to remove the window, and even then its tough to do. That curve is a bear. We normally charge $200-250 to do one.

(dudeman) · (dudeman) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 02-10-2009, 11:03 AM

Rahn, I've been qouted $300 also. Seems to be the standard in NC.