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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Has anyone done their own tint before? I'm going to attempt it for the first time on a Camaro. Hope it comes out good. I mean it's not that hard to do, it's just that BIGASS rear window i'm kinda iffy about.

Also does anyone have pics of the different level tints on a f-body?

50%
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20%
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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i have never done tint myself but i had mine done last year and got FL legal tint at 30% and wish i would have just got the illegal 20% instead. my opinion, anything above 25% is not dark enough and a waste of money
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Main reason for me doing it is to keep the heat down on the interior. I will be buying a windshield cover too. I got the thermo shield 35%
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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ya thats why i did tint too. i know afterthoughtsauto.com has the windshield covers, and i want a dash mat too. I will be leaving San Diego and going to 29 Palms in a few months so i need as much protection as possible
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Here in PA 70% light transmittance is legal. Front windows CANNOT have tint. I've done flat windows myself with tint from Pep Boys back in the day, lol. Fairly easy. Once you get to contoured windows (rear), you're going to be crying.

Whatever you do, MAKE SURE you have lots of water/soap on the window as you are applying the film. Then squeegee it out once the film is in place.
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