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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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It is illegal if I go below 5", but I don't care if it is legal or not, I would just pay the fines. After checking out the films, I think I am just gonna go with 70. It puts a nice shade on it, which should do what I want.
Old Nov 9, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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After you get a couple fines it wont be worth it so much I dont think... Thats why I'm not tinting my windows anytime soon... I just dont want to deal with the laws and such.. Especially since I'll be driving out of state once and a while with it.
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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Well, to put this issue to rest, I have decided to do just the 5" band for now. My installer said that customers in the past have gotten the full windshield done, then come back to have it removed either due to poor visiblity or tickets. Of course, I didn't ask which percentage these people were using, not that it matters. I believe you are allowed to use any percentage in the shade band, so I am just sticking with the 20% all around. I am having it done tomorrow. I'll be sure to throw some pics into my album.
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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Sounds nice. Yeah I would stick with the Same % all the way around, if you go higher/lower in some areas it might come out looking funny.
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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Just remember after the same fine a few times some places can take your car.Why not wear sunglasses they are cheaper.
Old Nov 12, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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I would definitely like to see some pics of the 20%.
Old Dec 11, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewmp6
Just remember after the same fine a few times some places can take your car.Why not wear sunglasses they are cheaper.

I doubt most people tint their Mustang windows because the sunlight irritates their eyes...
Old Dec 11, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by FixFalcon
I doubt most people tint their Mustang windows because the sunlight irritates their eyes...
Lol.

I must say I do get a little p*ssy when I see people driving at night with totally blacked out windows.
Old Dec 12, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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tint the windshield? just go to your local home cheapo and pick up a quart of black rustoleam and paint it black

do the 6" strip though
Old Dec 13, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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okay windshield tint looks soo good, im pretty sure it isnt legal in any state, there is 2 marks towards the top of the windshield and you arent supposed to tint below that level, but i know ill be getting 35% on the windshield in the spring, with 5% on the side windows and the 5% on the back windows that i already have. with 35% you can still see at night, i have a friend with an S-5 and it looks sooooo good too.



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