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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 08:36 AM
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what is a good tint %

i may be buying a 2002 with 45000 miles black on blk GLE

pretty good shape, but the dealer will throw in the tint

i dont want to pay what he is asking so my wife who is a maddogg
is gonna take care of it....hahaha

anyway, if i tint wht should i get--i wnt is dark, but no illegal
and i dont know how that stuff works
Old Aug 27, 2004 | 08:38 AM
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dont know what the limit is in TN, but i think 15% is plenty dark and looks great.
Old Aug 27, 2004 | 08:38 AM
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Legality all depends on local laws. You may want to check with some local tint shops and find out what's the darkest you can go.
Old Aug 27, 2004 | 08:50 AM
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The darker the better. I have mine double layered, 20% and a 15% layer. It's dark and it's goes great with my black maxima. You're lucky with the black leather, didn't offer it on my 2003.

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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 08:57 AM
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20% or 35%.
Old Aug 27, 2004 | 09:02 AM
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I'm a fan of 5%.

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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 09:54 AM
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20% is perfect for a black interior. Looks pretty dark from the outside but not so dark that a cop will KNOW its illegal
Old Aug 27, 2004 | 09:56 AM
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In tennessee....35% all around is legal....that's not too dark but you should be satisfied.



I have 35% in the front but 5% in the rear.
Old Aug 27, 2004 | 01:07 PM
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i have 20% titanium tint on sides and 20% black on rear. i wanted to go 5%, but cops here are too strict
Old Aug 27, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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It all depends on your personal preference. Some think that too dark tint makes the car look like a ghetto cruiser. Others find it stunningly gorgeous. Decide what works best for you.
Old Aug 27, 2004 | 02:06 PM
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My personal preference has always been 13%. Not as dark as 5%, but, every car I've ever driven had tinted windows. So, I prefer it a little bit darker and don't find it quite as distracting.
Old Aug 27, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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I have 15% and love it. Depending on the light outside, sometimes it seems quite transparent, others you can't see anything inside unless you glue your face to the window. I wouldn't go under/over the 10-15% range.
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