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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 02LS1WS6
while we're on the subject of tint...anyone's tint here look funny at the top of the back window where all those little dots are? I know I got mine tinted a couple weeks ago and every f-body I've seen looks just like mine does at the top of the back window... just curious...
Yes mine does, but I think it has the factory tint Not sure though about that, but it is messed up at the top like you stated. I will have to get it re-done when I get the sides tinted. I think I remember someone saying you can just use a piece of black vinyl on the inside to make it look normal again.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by FadedSS
the way i see it, if tint is illegal in your state and you plan on getting it anyway, go big or go home, thus the 5%. i keep windows down whenever i drive also considering its never driven in the rain and only brought out for the good weather...
That's what I was thinking. If they will write you up for 15% might as well go 5%
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Jlo's 96 Z28SS
5% all around chae! Numerous citations but I enjoy my privacy


Your car looks phenomenal man Love the cowl induction hood, chrome zr1 wheels, dumped duals and tint Nice job driving over the landscaping in that last picture
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Jlo's 96 Z28SS
I think I've decided to get 5%
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeSomething
20%.....


Doesn't look dark enough for my tastes
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by White 96LT1
5% on the rear / 15% on the side


Rear looks dark enough and sides look good, but I am thinking about opting for 5% all the way around. Looks like a trip to the tint shop is in order for next week after the camping trip to the 1000 Islands this Saturday to Tuesday.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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i dont know what the tint law in CA is. but i want 20% on the sides, 5% on the rear (anything can be used legally in the back) and the windshield i want a light tint over the whole thing and the AS1 6" strip i want limo.
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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I remeber reading about the top part of the rear window on the f-bodies and some one said that you have to ask for a different type of film back there...its because of the dots.

try searching for tint or something I cant find it though.

Chad
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Revelation Z28
i dont know what the tint law in CA is. but i want 20% on the sides, 5% on the rear (anything can be used legally in the back) and the windshield i want a light tint over the whole thing and the AS1 6" strip i want limo.

in cali ANY percentage of front window tint is illegal
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by FadedSS
in cali ANY percentage of front window tint is illegal
the windshield or power windows?
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by FadedSS
in cali ANY percentage of front window tint is illegal
That's how it is here too. You can only tint the top 6 inches.
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 12:27 AM
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Well I looked into the law and in NY it is 70% for the side windows and any percent for the rear hatch. Looks like no matter what route I take it would be illegal so it looks like 5% it is. I will try to find someone local with 5% though. Always good to see something in person.
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 12:45 AM
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i don't know the %, but its pretty dark.

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^ sides arent dark.
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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thats 35% all around same as mine for some reason once ur at 35 or lower in the back its just pretty black just because our backs are tinted more then the sides to begin with a good amount and i put a piece of black vinyl on my top dot matrix over the tint on the inside..didnt work any better haha
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20% all the way around:




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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by HASTINGSRJ
20% all the way around:
This picture makes the 20% look very dark. Looks like I will have to check out some tint in person.
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 06:16 AM
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Mine is 2% on the sides, 15% on the rear, 2% for the sun strip at the top of the front window, and the whole front window is tinted 35%



I left 15% on the back because I want to see to backup....
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by my98ws6
Mine is 2% on the sides, 15% on the rear, 2% for the sun strip at the top of the front window, and the whole front window is tinted 35%



I left 15% on the back because I want to see to backup....
Damn! 2% Looks good though. Any trouble with law enforcement?
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by chae
Damn! 2% Looks good though. Any trouble with law enforcement?

Only if they have nothing better to do in this small town. But like any dark tint, they can ticket you if they want to be an *******. I usually just roll down my windows when I get pulled over.....
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