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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 07:18 AM
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Question Tinting windshield?

When tinting the windshield how do you deal with county and inspection stickers? It seems like it would look stupid if you cut around them. But if you put it on top the tint, how do you get them off?
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 07:35 AM
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You can't tint down that far anyways. You can only go down to the AS1 line, which is a mark in the windshield near the top, probably 2 1/2 or 3 inches from the top..If you go down any lower it may cost you $$$ when you get caught by the highway patrol, and here in Tx, they will take it off right there on the side of the road, no questions asked.
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 11:46 AM
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Been there,done that,not worth the effort!!In Va you can't even tint down to the AS-1,without getting a ticket!Just think after 7 tickets in a 6 month span,the 5% tint still hasn't come off yet!HA! HA!
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 08:15 PM
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I know it illegal but i dont drive the car that much; most the time during the night. I just wanted 50%. 5% is alittle extreme for the windshield.
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 08:17 PM
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i had 5% all around except the windshield and driving at night was a bitch
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 09:24 AM
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I totally agree with "33" ,sucks having to put windows down at night to back up,specially when it is raining!.Anyways if you are serious bout tinting winshield,(most shops will not do it)you really have no other choice than to cut around them,than again if only drive at night,why worry about putting them on??
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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Tinting the windshield looks ghettoriffic.
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 10:34 PM
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just got my car back around 2 hours ago with 5% all the way around. i agree, backing out is a bitch. but its worth the look
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Old Dec 27, 2003 | 11:11 AM
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I already have my windows tinted. I am asking about the windshield.
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Old Dec 28, 2003 | 12:44 PM
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i did 2.5 percent all around and once i got used to it its okay, in bad weather it still sucks though
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 01:28 PM
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i have the entire windshield at 30% and its not hard seeing at night and the cops dont bother me.
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