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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by FastRidesOnly
I tint mine for privacy, not for looks.
I've put a sunshield thing in the windshield, rolled my windows up and have had 100% privacy when needed. I use 2 layers of 2.5%. I've had friends write stuff on my window and not realize I'm in the car.
If this were Facebook, I'd 'Like' the hell outta this post.
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MuscleCarNut711
Not majorly. I had my car tinted at the place in Barnegat on Rt. 9 behind the gas station. Did an awesome job and had all 3 windows done for 150 (convertible).
I was just googling tint shops in ocean county, but I've seen a sign out front of that place just never knew anyone that went there so that's good to hear, esp since its only two towns away
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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I say go as dark as you can legally, here in Georgia it's 35%, I also suggest buying the Gila Heat Shield or equivalent tint, remember not all tint is created equal, there are actual grades of tint (not darkness related) and the high grade stuff has an actual heat reflective layer in it that the cheaper grades don't, the cheap ones just rely on the darkness helping to keep it cool. I can tell you it makes a noticeable difference, I have some cheap peel and cling 5% on my t-tops and the Gila heat shield 35% on my doors and in the hot sunny summer afternoon I can put the back of my hand against the inside of the window and the inside of the t-top and the window is noticeably cooler.
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JerseyLS1TA
Jersey law is no tint on front side windows, you'll pass state inspection but can get a ticket from cops. I'm just gona risk it
Yea thats what i thought it was. Im just gonna go for it, and hope they dont bother me too much
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by JerseyLS1TA
I was just googling tint shops in ocean county, but I've seen a sign out front of that place just never knew anyone that went there so that's good to hear, esp since its only two towns away
I never knew anyone went there either until Sun Busters recommended him! (I'm Anti_Rice_Guy from NJFBOA, that's how I know where you are)
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