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Old 06-01-2010, 04:41 PM
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got the 35 front 20 rear and it looks pretty good. not super dark, but definitely dark enough from the front it looks dark but from the rear and sides its not too bad.



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Old 06-01-2010, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by starbai
I personally think anything lighter than 35% is a waste of time... sure the UV blocking is a plus but its still not very tinted inside.

But this is from a guy in south florida where 15% is common place and the police don't bother you for it.
actually the whole UV blocking is the whole point, that is if you like to preserve your dash and leather seats.
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Old 06-02-2010, 05:55 PM
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i have mine about as dark as you can get it and also have my windshield tinted, not just a strip, the windshield. you cant see in my car at all, when i see a cop i roll my windows down. i think i have had it for about a year, i live in florida, the sun is so damn strong anything less seems like there isnt any tint at all. there are some pics in my garage.
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Old 06-02-2010, 08:45 PM
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%20 sides and rear. Do it.



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Old 06-03-2010, 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by LostBoyz
actually the whole UV blocking is the whole point, that is if you like to preserve your dash and leather seats.
C'mon, now. 90% of people tint for aesthetics.

In Cali, the front side windows are limited to 70% (sigh), but I'll getting 35%. If it's darker and the cops actually have trouble seeing you, they will pull you over.

Conversely, I plan to roll down the windows when I see po-po.
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Old 06-03-2010, 01:15 AM
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I'd change mine to 5% from 30%.

But the last owner spent an insane amount on this ceramic tint. I can't justify striping it off...
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Old 06-08-2010, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by VRFlip
%20 sides and rear. Do it.



That's what I have LOVE IT!
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Old 06-09-2010, 12:09 AM
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5% or bust
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Old 06-09-2010, 12:28 AM
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I got 35% front 20% on rear not to dark in the day but at night looks perfect.



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Old 06-09-2010, 04:49 AM
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keep it legal. most states have a 30-35% tint low on the front windows...the rear windows run anywhere from black-out to 35% as well in cars.


If you go with a darker tint, anything darker than 20% makes seeing at night problematic. I had 15% on my Durango and had to drive at night with the windows down. it was too dark in the city to see sidewalks & pedestrians.


just a FYI. it looks cool, but there are sight limitations to it as well
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