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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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Can't decide if I want to retint the windows again, yay or nay?
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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How bad are the cops in Jersey about window tint?
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 06:46 PM
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all personal preference..

personally, i enjoy the privacy, the looks, and the benefits of cutting down the suns heat, and glare. it is a constant risk for tickets, but i can live with that
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 08:54 PM
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Definitely. It looks so much better
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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Ya when texas heat kicks back up I will be going darker.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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I say yes
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 09:34 PM
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tint for sure
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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yes..
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Tint is always a must for me.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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I always like tinted windows, but in Cali it's just asking to get a ticket. I say do it as long as its not a cop magnet.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 11:02 PM
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I vote for tint too!
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 11:31 PM
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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.
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:51 AM
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yes. im in NJ Ive only gotten my stones busted about my tint once but thats also having an inspection sticker that expired august of 2011.
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 11:58 AM
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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.
2 layers of 2.5%?? Wow, might as well paint them black!


Always tint when you can! Maine is actually pretty good about tint, 30% on the front 2 windows and anything on the rear of the car. I always do 20% all around. It is perfect.
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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Tint! If you can deal with the cops its all pros to tint it
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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Tint it. Pewter birds that are tinted look great.
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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After looking back at the pics when it was tinted I gota agree with you guys, it looks way better...might be worth the risk lol
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by JerseyLS1TA
Can't decide if I want to retint the windows again, yay or nay?
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[picture with horse]
Was this meant to be funny??
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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lol. I didn't even catch that
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 10:40 PM
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i say tint, ive seen hundreds of cars over the years, that have dramaticly changed for the better with tint. some people dont like tint, but i say it makes almost any car look better, assuming its done right, and imo dark. i went 20% all around my Z, same on my old f-body and my truck. night and day difference in looks. and, its only"semi-permanent", couple years later u dont like, its reversible.
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