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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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i was wondering what different levels of tint might look like from inside lookin out... if any1 has pics like that and is willing to post this would be greatly appreciated so i can decide on what level to get, thx in advance!!
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 06:42 PM
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I beleive the legal limit here in NC is about 35% on window tint. A car doesn't really look good when the tint is very transparent. You might wanna go darker and try 20%. You can see through it in direct sunlight but other than that it is hard to see through on the outside and you can see perfectly through it from the inside.
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 08:35 AM
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5% here.. During daylight, there are no problems seeing out... However, seeing in is a problem . I love it!
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 05:38 PM
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i guess i'll start out with 5% and i can always add to it! thanks guys
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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5% is the like darkest man....if you didnt kno that already....i would say between 15-25% im lookin between that....i want to amtch the T-Tops or like a shade lighter then them
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 09:34 PM
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i have 5% on mine too, but ive gotten ticketed for it already...i love it b/c no one can see in the car, but if im in the city at nite, the windows have to stay down or i cant see...heres some pics tho http://community.webshots.com/user/ls1z28fbody
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 05:04 AM
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ahhh, see how stupid i am, its gets darker as the percentage decreases? well, thats what i get...
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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F.Y.I.: 5% is the amount to light allowed to transmit throught the film. The lower the #, the darker the tint. I have had rare ocassions when backing into parking spots with 5% on the back window when it is dark out proves challenging. Not enough of a problem to warrant taking it off or going lighter though. Then again, i'm 26 and my eyes are still in great condition.
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does anybody....ANYBODY kno what the tint on the T-tops is?...i think that matching it would be badass
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 01:25 PM
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has anyone ever tried 30-35% front and back? the legal limit here in va is 35% in the back 50% up front but if you can get a signed waiver you take to the dmv for sensative eyes from the optomitrist you can get 35% all the way around and 75% on the windsheild...im not doing the windshield cause id ont like the look but 30-35% all the way around sounds ideal to me...

anyoen have pics of 30% all the way around?
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 03:21 PM
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Notes from Optomitrists don't work here in Canada... BOOOO
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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Check my cardomain site, link in sig.. 32% front and 13% on hatch, i can always see out my windows and i think it looks decent, i took 32% in the front to make a nice transition from the front window
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