New intro & window tint photo request. - Subaru Outback

Firefyter-EMT · 06-29-2012, 10:35 PM

I thought I might introduce myself here after lurking a little bit. I recently picked up a really clean (for New England, amazingly clean) 1999 OB wagon. When I bought her, she needed a little body work on the LT front, a new bumper, LT lamps, and a LT fender. At that time, I had them remove the tape stripes, and repaint all the gray two-tone so that everything matched and was freshly painted. Other than that, she's just a clean car with 172k on the clock.

I am driving it with kid gloves until I can tear it down and replace the timing belt because I have no idea when it was done last, and that is a bit scary. However, it has been well cared for, so I hope it will make it another month.

For now, I have detailed the car and given it a coat of wax on the old paint, but plan to give it a good buffing to really bring out the paint and re-wax it better. One of the things I really would like to do is tint the windows in a light tint. Maybe 35% or even 50%, but do all the door's and cargo area. I would love to see some photos with a light tint, and know what % you have too. I am trying to make a choice on the tint. 1st gen would be great, but any years will help me.

Oh, here is a photo of my new Scooby!

I thought it was a pretty good deal for $2000 (Which included the new parts, repair, and paint work!)

**AWDFTW** · 06-29-2012, 10:44 PM

Howdy and welcome.

uilleann · 07-07-2012, 09:33 AM

In the summer, you'll really appreciate the max heat rejection you can get - 50% I would think at minimum for that. FormulaOne Pinnacle and Llumar both offer excellent ceramic tints in that range, that won't gank with your radio/mobile reception. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of an Outback of this vintage with tint, but Google may help out here. Remember that interior color will affect the final look from the outside as well. From the inside, 35% would be all but unnoticeable and the 50% barely so. Most stock automotive glass comes from the factory with a 20-30% tint already actually.

On a side note - you've got that car looking AMAZING for it's age! Welcome!

Brian~

c2oxide · 10-03-2012, 04:01 PM

See attachment... this is 15% in the rear, and 50% on the front windows. Overcast day and sunroof shades are closed, so it looks pretty dark.

06-29-2012, 10:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Firefyter-EMT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northeastern Connecticut Car: 1999 Outback Wagon 2.5L Posts: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	New intro & window tint photo request. I thought I might introduce myself here after lurking a little bit. I recently picked up a really clean (for New England, amazingly clean) 1999 OB wagon. When I bought her, she needed a little body work on the LT front, a new bumper, LT lamps, and a LT fender. At that time, I had them remove the tape stripes, and repaint all the gray two-tone so that everything matched and was freshly painted. Other than that, she's just a clean car with 172k on the clock. I am driving it with kid gloves until I can tear it down and replace the timing belt because I have no idea when it was done last, and that is a bit scary. However, it has been well cared for, so I hope it will make it another month. For now, I have detailed the car and given it a coat of wax on the old paint, but plan to give it a good buffing to really bring out the paint and re-wax it better. One of the things I really would like to do is tint the windows in a light tint. Maybe 35% or even 50%, but do all the door's and cargo area. I would love to see some photos with a light tint, and know what % you have too. I am trying to make a choice on the tint. 1st gen would be great, but any years will help me. Oh, here is a photo of my new Scooby! I thought it was a pretty good deal for $2000 (Which included the new parts, repair, and paint work!)

06-29-2012, 10:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
AWDFTW Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Displaced to Chicago. Car: 2003 2.5 4EAT with AWP. Posts: 6,027 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Howdy and welcome. __________________ 2003 Outback: "Kaylee". 124,000 and counting. Mods: GE Nighthawk low beams, HIR1 9011 high beam upgrade, Nokya 25k yellow fog lights, Fumoto valve, 04 Forester XT shift knob. Basics: G-Oil Bio-based Advanced Full Synthetic 5w30, Purolater oil filter, STP air filter, Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc ATF, Valvoline Durablend 80w90, Michelin Primacy MXV4. Also: More rust and parking lot scars than I care to think about.

10-03-2012, 04:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
c2oxide Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	See attachment... this is 15% in the rear, and 50% on the front windows. Overcast day and sunroof shades are closed, so it looks pretty dark. Attached Thumbnails

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07-07-2012, 09:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
uilleann Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In the summer, you'll really appreciate the max heat rejection you can get - 50% I would think at minimum for that. FormulaOne Pinnacle and Llumar both offer excellent ceramic tints in that range, that won't gank with your radio/mobile reception. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of an Outback of this vintage with tint, but Google may help out here. Remember that interior color will affect the final look from the outside as well. From the inside, 35% would be all but unnoticeable and the 50% barely so. Most stock automotive glass comes from the factory with a 20-30% tint already actually. On a side note - you've got that car looking AMAZING for it's age! Welcome! Brian~

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