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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 01:20 AM
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I've been thinking these past two days or so if I should tint the windows on my mach 1. Nothing super dark, just a nice shade to keep the light out, but definitely legal. My car is getting painted Winter blue, a light blue metalic color (i'll post a pic). Should I tint the side and rear a little bit while the windows are out?

EVERYONE post pics of TINTED mustangs!!!


EDIT: here's the color my car will be to get an idea.

Old Sep 10, 2007 | 01:52 AM
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I'm thinking of tinting my back and quarter panel side windows too, I think it's a cool look.

Old Sep 10, 2007 | 02:42 AM
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cool look and a very functional add on..It will definately help to keep the car cool, and protect the finish on your interior by keeping the sun from bleaching it.. I would go for it! In fact, I think I will...
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 06:23 AM
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Do it, I am having mine done also.
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 07:27 AM
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The 65 is tinted, I will be getting the 67 done with the same tint level.
It is enough for a noticable improvement in interior temps after parking in the sun but not dark enough for the local police to bother me.


Old Sep 10, 2007 | 08:38 AM
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When everything is done, I will tint mine. They are already tinted, but the tint is old and ugly. Anyone got suggestions on how to remove the residue after you pull the tint?
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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My 2005 GT is about the same color you're painting your car. I actually thought it looked kinda funny when I got it tinted. I'm not sure why becauseI usually think it looks good on anymodern car, but something about that light bluedidn't come out looking as goodnext to the tint.Maybe I went too dark, I don't know.

I'll agree that it made a huge difference innot letting the car get as hot in the parking lots.


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Anyone got suggestions on how to remove the residue after you pull the tint?
my brother-in-law worked at a glass shop in high school. They always used Simple Green to clean off the old tint.
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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Some will say not to tint your classic but I think it all depends on the individual vehicle. When I bought mine, it had a 20% tint, which I really like. Not too light, not too dark. Plus, my tint is illegal in CA but I have not had any problems ...yet.

Old Sep 10, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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Some will say not to tint your classic but I think it all depends on the individual vehicle. When I bought mine, it had a 20% tint, which I really like. Not too light, not too dark. Plus, my tint is illegal in CA but I have not had any problems ...yet.

that is a really nice tint you have on your car. i have basicaly the same car but mine black, cant tell if yours in blue or not, and mine has all black interior so its hot in there during the summer. Im from new jersey and tint is illegal but since i always ride with my windows down because of the heat ill probaly get away with it. how much would it cost to get all my windows done with 20%?
Old Sep 10, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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ldollar, I love your car!!! Same for you dodgestang, x2!!!!

Is all tint illegal in NJ?? That's rediculous.

In Texas, if you don't have tint you'd better park in the garage or be prepared to get fried when you get in. My truck has 20% side and 5% (limo) in the rear window.

If ldollar and dodgestang's cars are any indication, I say definitely tint it.



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