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Old Feb 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
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Old Feb 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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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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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.

Originally Posted by therobman
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.

Originally Posted by Shockwave179
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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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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35% on the inside of mine
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 01:53 AM
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35% on the inside of mine
Who did yours Cory?
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Old Feb 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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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 99'CajunFirehawk157
Who did yours Corey?
My friend at Pro Audio on Chef highway in New Orleans
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Old Feb 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%....
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Old Feb 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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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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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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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 04:42 PM
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Post pics when it's done
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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^ Agreed
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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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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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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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 Feb 20, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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Old Feb 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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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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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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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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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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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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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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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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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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