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Old May 23, 2011 | 07:38 AM
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Looking to get around 50% tint on my windshield to reduce the aweful glare these cars can create. I have my rear at 5% and sides at 15% and t-tops at 2.5%. Never had any trouble from cops yet (knock on wood). Called up Carisma in Lowell who did a fantastic job on my side windows, and they don't do windshield tint. Only the top strip. Where are you guys getting your windshields tinted around here?
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Have you ever been in a car with a tinted windsheild? Holly **** it is dark. I would not was to drive something with that done
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I dunno who will do the front, but maybe for the right money.

I bought some pre-cut sheets and did the windows on my envoy myself. You might have that option, should be easy to DIY.

The place I had my TA done might be gone now, but it was kinda shady and they'd probably do it, I don't think I'd want to tint any of my windshield but to each their own.

The place i went to was in Fitchburg before John Fitch hwy. On a side street across from victory auto. I can't remember the name for the life of me, but they do some apholstry and a sunroofs, stuff like that, kinda hole in the wall though. it was cheap but decent, they had to do my back glass in 2 pieces though so i'll probably get that redone at some point.
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Have you ever been in a car with a tinted windsheild? Holly **** it is dark. I would not was to drive something with that done
if you do 35% or greater its not that bad. I just want 40-50%
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Old May 23, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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How far are you willing to travel? I had 5% all around then 15% on the windshield before... Holy dark.... FYI each ticket you get is 250 bucks I have had many




Let me know how far your willing to travel... I have a few places but near RI border or right over the border....
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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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I dunno who will do the front, but maybe for the right money.

I bought some pre-cut sheets and did the windows on my envoy myself. You might have that option, should be easy to DIY.

The place I had my TA done might be gone now, but it was kinda shady and they'd probably do it, I don't think I'd want to tint any of my windshield but to each their own.

The place i went to was in Fitchburg before John Fitch hwy. On a side street across from victory auto. I can't remember the name for the life of me, but they do some apholstry and a sunroofs, stuff like that, kinda hole in the wall though. it was cheap but decent, they had to do my back glass in 2 pieces though so i'll probably get that redone at some point.
lol that is the same place that did my lincoln for me they will do whatever as long as you pay cash i will post pics of my lincoln i know u guys are chevy men but just for the tint
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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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Looking to get around 50% tint on my windshield to reduce the aweful glare these cars can create. I have my rear at 5% and sides at 15% and t-tops at 2.5%. Never had any trouble from cops yet (knock on wood). Called up Carisma in Lowell who did a fantastic job on my side windows, and they don't do windshield tint. Only the top strip. Where are you guys getting your windshields tinted around here?
the place is called sunroof sound and security in leominster its on north main street they do awesome tint for what you need the guy made me pay cash
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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dschmittie1
Have you ever been in a car with a tinted windsheild? Holly **** it is dark. I would not was to drive something with that done
Gabes truck is 42% front and 17% sides, was actually really nice actually. No problem seeing at night out of it and took the edge off the brightness of on coming headlights.
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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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I think that 3m has a new tint out called the crystalline series.. u can get 40-90%. mainly made for windshields so you can see perfectly out of them and block out the glare and uv rays. dont qoute me on the name but i believe this is there new TINT line that just came out.
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Old May 24, 2011 | 01:10 AM
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cops wont notice 50%, I'll see if I can get this guys # that will usually come to you and will do what ever you want for cash, I've had a few buddies use him.. tho how far is bolt on from wareham?
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i might have to check out that place in leominster since its so close. I assume he wont give you any kind of warranty against fading, cracks, peeling etc though right?
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Old May 24, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MTBSully
i might have to check out that place in leominster since its so close. I assume he wont give you any kind of warranty against fading, cracks, peeling etc though right?
he told me if there was an issue to come back ...i am very very picky with my cars and the guy did a very good job. i wouldnt worry too much about peeling or cracking with this guy he has been doing it along time. also as long as you do what he says to do in the first i think 24 hrs or more you should be fine
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did you get your windshield tinted there?
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My buddy Matt will do it for you. He owns AudioWerks in Tewksbury, MA. He did my M5, and does A LOT of cars. All tint is cut via a computer/printer for each vehicle. And he'll stand by it for the lifetime you own the vehicle I believe. Theres a coupon for 10% off on his website. Easy to get to, its right on Rt.38

Tell him Robbie from 3D sent you.

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Old May 27, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by MTBSully
did you get your windshield tinted there?
yes but the car wasnt a daily driver either
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Old May 27, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BAD *** TA WS6
My buddy Matt will do it for you. He owns AudioWerks in Tewksbury, MA. He did my M5, and does A LOT of cars. All tint is cut via a computer/printer for each vehicle. And he'll stand by it for the lifetime you own the vehicle I believe. Theres a coupon for 10% off on his website. Easy to get to, its right on Rt.38

Tell him Robbie from 3D sent you.

http://www.audiowerks.net/

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&su...ed=0CB4QnwIwAQ
sounds good man i'll hit him up
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