tmc2k1

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Would 5% tint on the t-tops be effective from fading the seats and protecting the interior from the UV rays? Or would it be better to get shades for that? I love seeing through the t-tops, but I will get the shades if they are a LOT better at protecting the interior than 5% tint.

Thanks!

ta-stanger

iTrader: (6)

Well shades are 100% effective. But I would think 5% would be pretty damn good! Sun better be out to see through the tops:>

jb98camaro

iTrader: (1)

id just do the shades.. i did 5 % and you can barly see through them now.. i just think the shades would be more worth it and would work better imo

1995blacktattop

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I disagree. i had the shades and now have 5% and they are pretty much just as affective and it looks much better being able to see out the tops all the time. even at night i can still see out my tops with 5%

TORCHD 02 TA

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I have no real input.. But I love my T-tops tinted; 5%

tmc2k1

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I just got a quote of $50 ($25 per t-top). Not bad. I just hope it will protect the interior as close as shades will. I know shades will do it better, but I like the open feeling and being able to see through them. Day visibility is still pretty good?

I don't mind if you can't see THAT much during the night as long as you can still see out somewhat. As Torched02TA put it in another post, "I'm not going to try to look for the big dipper".

crimson_bird

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you can also go darker than 5% by having them double it, allowing practically NO light at all. i've heard of quite a few people doing double 5% and they really like it. some people on hear have also said that the tint shops they went to carried 2% or 2.5% tint, so you can also check on that.

if you like to see out of the windows, your decision should be clear... tint it. shades will clearly void that option.

TORCHD 02 TA

iTrader: (39)

That is true, but if you think about the factory T-tops already have a factory tint to it.. Maybe like 15% give or take. So if you go another 5% on that, the t-top is allowing <1% light thru.. No need to double up

jb98camaro

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i cant see **** out mine at night.. 5% made mine like .01%(just an exaggeration) i would almost say if you want a good dark tint then try 10% sense there already something close with the stock tint. i think it would still be dark but you could see more. but ya its all opinion and what suits ya best ya know

MR01Z28

Hey I have 5% on one set of t-tops and it is nice but in the middle of the summer the sun still makes me sweat with the windows up and the a/c on hi. lol my other set was painted black b4 I got them and it is nice to have them when you want them in to block all the sun. I am thinking of getting a new set of shades if i scrape the paint off. My best friend had a t/a with the shades and the wind inside the car would always make them bobble around when he had the windows down. was that an old design? i would really like to get a set if i know they wont rumble around. thanks

jb98camaro

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you can also save some money and tint them yourself.. its not that hard to do. even i did it

crimson_bird

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the t-tops on both of my cars are painted black. i did my camaro's like 3 years ago and i did the T/A's when i got it back in august, and i love it. i personally, i dont care much for seeing out of the tops while i'm driving (i look at the road). on nice days, i take the tops off to let the air in all the time though.

I also have the shades for both of my cars as well. the only reason i painted them was because after a series of REALLY hot days a few summers ago, i had problems with the velcro coming loose due to the high heat-- the velcro holding the shades to the glass. i replaced the velcro a couple times but the problem just got to be a hassle. so i said f*ck it. gave em a nice paint job and it still looks perfect 3 years later.

tmc2k1

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I was sold on getting them tinted until I saw this. It wont even be enough to keep you cool in the summer even with the AC? I live in Florida so the summers are definitely harsh. I like the open feeling, but I don't want to sweat my *** off as a trade-off. I thought 5% would definitely keep it cool enough? Hmmm

Ls1CamaroGuy87

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I bought some OEM ebony shades in perfect condition for $20 shipped from someone on here. At that price I could not resist. I like them a lot and if I want to take them off on a cloudy or rainy day I can.. although if I didn't have shades I would settle for 5% tint

1995blacktattop

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I got mine done in AZ and it was enough for me. it does definately keep the interior cooler especially if you use a sunshade for the windshield while the car is parked

Pitbull329

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Mine has the shades, and they don't move around or anything when I have my windows down, even when im doing highway speeds. I have them on most of the time, only take the shades out when its cloudy or at night if im in the mood for some sky viewing

jb98camaro

iTrader: (1)

1995blacktattop is right on that. its quite a noticeable difference in temperature

tmc2k1

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jb, would you rather ditch the tint and go sun shades?

I will probably go tint. If the 5% tint on t-tops were good enough for Arizona heat then I am sure they will be fine for Florida heat! Thank you guys for your help!

jb98camaro

iTrader: (1)

ha nah im too lazy to change it. and my tint was prob alot cheaper then goin with the shades... so im just gunna stick with it lol and ya man no problem!!