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Old 02-18-2011, 10:25 AM
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i like my tinted windshield so much im getting it on my dd saturn 50% is the way to go
Old 02-18-2011, 03:56 PM
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I always thought that maybe it would be a good idea to get the windshield done in a really light reflective grade and then have the rest of the car tinted with regular black metallic tint so that it's not as obvious that it's tinted if you get pulled over (aka it would be different from the rest of the tint on your car).
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Originally Posted by TORCHD 02 TA
WTF you doing up Brian.. BTW did you see Adam was trying to get ahold of you on FB??

And I was thinking prolly like 40%... maybe darker since i do not DD my Trans Am
LOL. Sleeping pattern is effed man. yeah I got back to Adam.. and I say go for it man! I still haven't called my tint shop yet.

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i like my tinted windshield so much im getting it on my dd saturn 50% is the way to go
50% it is my man.

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I always thought that maybe it would be a good idea to get the windshield done in a really light reflective grade and then have the rest of the car tinted with regular black metallic tint so that it's not as obvious that it's tinted if you get pulled over (aka it would be different from the rest of the tint on your car).

Sounds like we all need to get moving on this stat
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35% on the inside of mine
Old 02-19-2011, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Detoxx03
35% on the inside of mine
Who did yours Cory?
Old 02-19-2011, 11:45 AM
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Wow can't believe no one has said 3m clearview. I believe that is what it's called. It's completely clear but gets rid of glare and crap. Just like tint but minus the huge tickets. I asked about it when I got my girls car tinted last week. I was qouted 275 for clearview on my front and only 100 for 50 percent.. I don't know if I have the guts to run tint on my front glass.

I already have tinted side markers no cats darker than legal on the sides, 20%. I don't need to give the cops any more reasons to pull me over haha
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Originally Posted by 99'CajunFirehawk157
Who did yours Corey?
My friend at Pro Audio on Chef highway in New Orleans
Old 02-19-2011, 12:38 PM
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I thought 35% was a sure bet for my windshield(rest of the car is 35%) but now I'm reading a lot of 50%....
Old 02-19-2011, 01:15 PM
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got 5% all around on mine....

the front windsheild looks cool tinted, but i can barley see at night now when the windows are up
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Scheduling an appointment as we speak. Owner of the tint shop agreed that 50% is the happy medium.
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Post pics when it's done
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^ Agreed
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Mine is tinted, i am not sure how much because i bought it that way. It does have the 4" strip on the top where it is really dark for blocking the sun, i would suggest getting the same. I can post pics if you all would like. And it does effect night driving a good amount, if you cant see pretty well at night i would not suggest this.

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I would remove the pillars, dash pad and mirror for them to ensure they place it on correctly. Plus, I wouldn't want them putting weight on the dash pad and accidentally breaking that thin piece of crap.
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Old 02-20-2011, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 02TransAm/Batmobile
I would remove the pillars, dash pad and mirror for them to ensure they place it on correctly. Plus, I wouldn't want them putting weight on the dash pad and accidentally breaking that thin piece of crap.
Or then getting them to replace it yeah thats always something to watch out for though.. some shops are so damn careless now days
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Just got all of my windows tinted today. I did 20% on the sides and back and 40% on the windshield. I think it looks pretty good overall
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and the view from the inside, not as bad as I expected it to be.
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how much is tint on the windshield running you guys? My shop did my two sides for $80 but now i think i want my windshield done too
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I just paid $300 for everything. I know that's a little higher than most places, but the guy does a great job.
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My tint shop told me 50% is the darkest they will go. Would I have any trouble seeing out it at night with 5% over the rest of the windows?


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