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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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Tint film Question?

For my third gen I wanted to know if it was possible to go 30-40% dark and still be able to see out my window? I want to be able to see out like this
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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30-40% isn't really that dark =/ have you ever had tint before?
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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^ Agreed, 30%-40% is only "mildly there." I had 35% on my last car and wanted darker. Went with 17% this time around. You'll be fine at night with 35% (legal limit in TN, that's why I had it) at night.
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 05:47 AM
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I put 50% on my car, PA tinting laws suck . But am still very happy with it over no tint for the last 3 years . I used 3M tint that was precut, and made the tinting go a lot faster. I still cant believe how perfect the tint was pre-cut .

BTW: Does anyone know were to get windshield chip protection film with 99% UV protection? And may be 80-90% VLT, so the PA copes cant tell.
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by lowincash
30-40% isn't really that dark =/ have you ever had tint before?
Yes, I have but only used that autoparts store crap.....
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 06:28 AM
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I put 50% on my car, PA tinting laws suck . But am still very happy with it over no tint for the last 3 years . I used 3M tint that was precut, and made the tinting go a lot faster. I still cant believe how perfect the tint was pre-cut .

BTW: Does anyone know were to get windshield chip protection film with 99% UV protection? And may be 80-90% VLT, so the PA copes cant tell.

These damn laws are killing me too but, In Pittburgh they really don't bother you as much. I might just go with 50% as my windows have a slight tint to them anyways.
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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it's not really worth getting tint that's 50% IMO because it won't really block that much heat unless you get some good tint. i have 70% tint right now which is super light and from inside you can't tell i have tint at all. i'm using a tint called v-kool. it's not dark but it blocks out as much heat as tint that's 5-15%. i really recommend that if you don't want dark tint but still want to block heat but this tint is very expensive tho. i think i've spent over 8hundred dollars tinting my car (all windows plus windshield and sunroof). i mean i had 50% on my other car before and it didn't block too much heat at all.
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 07:44 AM
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i think i've spent over 8hundred dollars tinting my car (all windows plus windshield and sunroof).
are you kidding me?!? $800?!?
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 07:48 AM
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i think i've spent over 8hundred dollars tinting my car
u a rich man
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 07:49 AM
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u a rich man
more like got ripped off!
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 08:31 AM
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To answer your question 35% is perfect for what you want. Visibility is not hindered, and noticeable at night.

Frankly any tint lighter than 5% is visible to see out....even at night. Just stick to the 35% and avoid problems with the law.
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no i didn't get ripped off...it's just the most expensive tint out there that i know of right now. it was $250 to tint the windshield alone but i think i could have saved a hundred or so if i got it tinted all at once. but i did it front first then rear later haha i also had to do windshield twice because my windshield cracked and had it replaced
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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no i didn't get ripped off...it's just the most expensive tint out there that i know of right now. it was $250 to tint the windshield alone but i think i could have saved a hundred or so if i got it tinted all at once. but i did it front first then rear later haha i also had to do windshield twice because my windshield cracked and had it replaced
and what brand is this?
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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the brand is v-kool http://www.v-kool-usa.com/index1.htm

only thing is this tint looks greenish...some might like it some might not but i sort of like it.


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Pic in #2 post looks darker than these^^^^^
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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Pic in #2 post looks darker than these^^^^^
are you talking about the pic in my sig? that's 20% tint all around and 70% vkool for the windshield. i just got the clear tint like a little over a month ago after i got a ticket for my tint haha
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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I have a 5% window strip,20% on front 2 windows and 5% on the back. When I got pulled over recently he noticed my tint and said it was too dark( I still have my florida plates). I went and got my inspection the other day and they didnt even say anything. So I guess it just depends on the officer what he wants to do. He did note that as he was walking up I rolled all my windows down though so he could see what was going on.
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Thanks fellas...... As I stated before I have tinted before but, only used stuff from Autozone. I don't want something that's going to turn purple after a while. What are some good brands?
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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^ 3M, Llumar, Solarguard... I'm a Llumar man myself.
Old Nov 30, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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A times Ive seen people sell rolls of tint on ebay.
Old Dec 1, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by lowincash
it's not really worth getting tint that's 50% IMO because it won't really block that much heat unless you get some good tint. i have 70% tint right now which is super light and from inside you can't tell i have tint at all. i'm using a tint called v-kool. it's not dark but it blocks out as much heat as tint that's 5-15%. i really recommend that if you don't want dark tint but still want to block heat but this tint is very expensive tho. i think i've spent over 8hundred dollars tinting my car (all windows plus windshield and sunroof). i mean i had 50% on my other car before and it didn't block too much heat at all.
Its worth it just for the UV protection, unless you like your leather ruined and get skin cancer. As for heat I have no idea, just put it in a few weeks ago and its winter. burrr
Old Dec 1, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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Thanks fellas...... As I stated before I have tinted before but, only used stuff from Autozone. I don't want something that's going to turn purple after a while. What are some good brands?
I got 3M tint off ebay machine per-cut for my 4th gen.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...128398943&rd=1
Old Dec 1, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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I got mine off ebay also.
Old Dec 15, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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Looks cool but a problem at night, and if you ever drive in Ontario you'd better bring your wallet. The OPP will ask for a manditory "donation" if they can't see you clearly. Just asking for trouble.
Old Dec 15, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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Yeah you could. I recommend 20% but it is pretty light. Depends if you want to hide yourself or not. I live in Vegas and every ahole that drives like a maniac hides behind dark dark tint.
Old Dec 15, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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Oh yeah, limo dark is illegal in Vegas but people have it all over. They usually dont pull you off and cite u for it, but they will cite u if they pull u over for something else. But I guess if they sell it at Wal-Mart then it must be legit. If not you can always ask Autozone guys or Chief.
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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get limo tints they are more sexy
Old Jan 1, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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I think if you'd like to be able to see then just go with 35% which is what i have on my front windows. just a week ago my back doors and rear had 20%. now i've went down to 2% its like looking at a black wall inside haha. but thats me, no prob here. Legal in TX but only the back doors and rear.

Old Jan 6, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Llumar is a good tint, Solargaurd will turn purple in about 2 and a half years looks good until then though.
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I hate purple tint looks so gay
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