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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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I currently have 15-20% tint on all my windows except the windshield. I am thinking about either tinting the whole windshield in 35% or just doing the big dark eyebrow at the top. What do you guys think that I should do?
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 09:55 PM
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I have 15% on the windows and rear hatch and went w/ the "sunstrip" vs. the whole windshield.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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Ive never heard of anyone tinting the whole windshield and I think that would be a bad idea just asking for trouble, just do the banner.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 10:00 PM
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I'd just doing the banner as well. Like Nvrstsfd23 said, it's just asking for trouble considering it's illegal to tint the entire windshield.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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My cousin has 35% on the front windshield of his s10, its not that bad at all actually, even when driving at night. it looks pretty good too with the 20% he has on the sides.
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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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heh, my windshield is tinted... the first owner of her had it done, I think it looks really nice; I'd guess and say it's 35%

pics are in the sig
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 12:04 AM
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HAHA, you guys have ***** tinting the whole windsheild. i've heard from several reputable sources thats highly illegal. however i'm one to talk, i had 5% all 'round (execpt for the entire windsheild. you might could go for a lighter then 35% on the whole sheild, then like 5% on the strip uptop to give it some contrast and make it seem not as tinted.
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 12stones
HAHA, you guys have ***** tinting the whole windsheild. i've heard from several reputable sources thats highly illegal. however i'm one to talk, i had 5% all 'round (execpt for the entire windsheild. you might could go for a lighter then 35% on the whole sheild, then like 5% on the strip uptop to give it some contrast and make it seem not as tinted.

Hell Yeah you guys have ***** to tint your whole windshields, I like it though.

I think 12stones' idea is a good one though about the contrasting top strip.
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 01:48 AM
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wow I cant believe people can get away with the windshield tinted. I might just do it too.
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 08:04 AM
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Do the whole windshield. My GFs car is like that. I had 35% put on her front windshield shes driven it for over a year now with out any problems. As soon as I get my car back Im having mine done. It looks really good.. Just dont go any darker than 35%
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 08:41 AM
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I wouldn't tint the whole windshield.. 1 accident and you're asking for a lawsuit...

Just got my car tinted on Friday.. 5% all around and a 5% header up front..




What a difference the tint makes.. IMO.
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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If you put it on the entire windshield, where do you put your inspection and registration stickers? When you change them, you'll tear up the tint. But you guys may not have them on the windshield like we do here in Tx.
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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i have my ENTIRE windsheild tinted 35%. then i have 5% on the rest of my windows, including over the factory tint. had it this way for 2 years now and not a problem yet.
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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A buddy of mine has his winshield tinted, not too sure the %, looks pretty good. Keeps the sun from blinding as you drive. Its on my to do list.
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by LS69TA
If you put it on the entire windshield, where do you put your inspection and registration stickers? When you change them, you'll tear up the tint. But you guys may not have them on the windshield like we do here in Tx.
dont have inspections here in oklahoma!!! now i dont have to mess up the clean look with a stupid sticker
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 06:58 PM
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I went ahead with the strip today. It looks good but I think the whole windshield might have been better. Oh well, saves me money for some REAL mods!
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