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Old 09-30-2006, 03:55 PM
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Default so it's not recommended to get your t-tops tinted?

i just got my t/a done in 5% all around, and I asked about the t-tops. the guy said he doesn't recommend it because the glass on it is designed to let heat pass through, and with metallic tint, it will trap the heat in the glass and it might crack.


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Old 09-30-2006, 04:04 PM
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Yeah, my tint guy gave me the same warning 5 years ago, haven't had any trouble so far with "triple limo" tint on the tops.
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it's certainly a possibility, a few people have had 'em break, my tint supplier doesn't suggest tinting them either, but they also don't suggest tinting windshields for the same reason, and everything i drive has tinted windshields and i've never had a problem....most of my friends cars are all tinted out with windshields too and never a problem....i think it's just another chance to take....
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just do it....itll be fine....
Old 09-30-2006, 11:38 PM
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go get some t-tops shades and be done with
Old 09-30-2006, 11:42 PM
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the tops on the 89 i just bought are tinted and they are probably the best shape glass int the whole ride.
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I have not had any problems with 5% on my T-tops.
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yea i dont leave it out in the sun for long, it's in the garage.
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ehh take a chance be a guinee pig




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