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What % Tint Looks Good?

Old Nov 11, 2005 | 06:35 AM
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What % Tint Looks Good?

Im getting my windows tinted tonight i had 15% on my cavy but it was impossible to see out at night. Suggestions? pics?
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 07:56 AM
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i have 20 all around and 5% strip on the front. looks good and can still see out the back. in my last car i had 5% in the back and I could never see out. I think 20 would be fine and look dark enough on your car.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 08:20 AM
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i put 35% all the way around...its not super dark, but it is tough to see into from like 10-15 feet away...im really happy with the 35% cus i can practically see perfect at night, and ive been pulled over and the cops havent cared about it...and it still looks sweet...i have pictures in my camera, i just gota charge the battery so i can upload em for u...ill post them asap
(i just got off working from 7 at night to 8 in the morning, so u gota give me a few hours to recoop)
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 08:39 AM
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i would say 35% as well, thats what im getting i had 5% before and it was a huge pain in the ass with seeing and cops
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 08:40 AM
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aight thanks, i would love pics, i have an appt. for 5:00 today to get it done
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 11:44 AM
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i like 35% as well
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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30-35% is good so that you can drive and see out at night and still have a good dark look
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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35% is the best if you want to not worry about cops when you are in a highly patroled ared or an area known for drivebys. Cops will pull you over and guage you tint if it is in those kinds of areas.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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as everyone says...35 all around looks the most classy, easiest to see out of, and least chance of getting pulled over.

20 all around looks good - i like it better on lighter colors i.e. yellow than my blue

personally i went with 35 in the front and 20 in the rear....i love the way it looks

if i had to do it all over again i would either stick with the 35 front/20 rear or go 35 all around
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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is there 25%?
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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depends on the shop....different shops stock (and can order) different types, colors, styles of tint....it might cost a lilttle more, but i was considering asking for like a 25-30% if they could get it next time..i think that would look hot
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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Im going 20% on my front windows and then 5% on the little side windows and the back window.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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5% on the back will suck =/ wont be able to see anything while backing up at night =/
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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What I want is a smoke colored tint to match the rims of the ss/sc, what % is that????
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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I have 15% all around and I think it looks great. However, it is very hard to see out of at night.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 02:15 PM
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everyone should post some tint pics
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by CobaltBurst
5% on the back will suck =/ wont be able to see anything while backing up at night =/
I had 5% on my Avalanche too and it wasnt too bad. At least in the city, now out in the middle of no where then you couldnt see ****.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 02:44 PM
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look at my pics in my gallery here, i have 35% all around

My car w/ 35%
It looks hot at angles and is very practical. Looks dark in these pics
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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i have just moved to texas from michigan about a month ago and i have found that i need to get my windows tinted.....the texas sun is harsh.....anyway, i just wanted to know if it would violate any terms of my lease.....will the dealership be mad if i return the car with tinted windows?
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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I've got 50% on the front windows and 35% on the rear. I'll take a pic as soon as it stops raining. They are light on the front, just enough to know its tinted and not real dark. I had 35% on my Z24. I liked that. Virginia law is a pain, I can't get a strip on the windshield. Oh well, I'll register it in Fla in about a year.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 03:33 AM
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I have 15% all around, i personaly love them, no one can see in but i can still see out clearly, and it helps block out th sun were i live
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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i just got quoted for $150 for 35% all around.....is that reasonable?
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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I would say no lower than 25%, but no higher than 50%
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by clodhopper06
i just got quoted for $150 for 35% all around.....is that reasonable?
For a sedan that is reasonable. My local favorite shop charges 169.95 for coupe, 189.95 for sedan
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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i got mine for $120 all around
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