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Old Mar 20, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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They look nice except that it looks like it has some clear bubbles/water in there. The guy told me it should take 7 days to heal. Is it normal for it to look like it does?
Old Mar 20, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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yeah watering is normal but depending on how big the bubbles is. Mine had bubles but cleared up in 2 days. Just wait it out.
Old Mar 20, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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yep, it happens. If you have bubbles on the door windows DO NOT roll them down 'till they go away.
Old Mar 20, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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Let the car sit out in the sun a few days if it is warm where you are . That helps it along
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 02:56 AM
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They'll go away, and if they don't, take it back
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 03:18 AM
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Originally Posted by captainlaziness
yep, it happens. If you have bubbles on the door windows DO NOT roll them down 'till they go away.
^ very good advice. And it is normal, you'll be fine.
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 03:36 AM
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how dark did you go? and what color tC did you put them on? i'm looking to get my windows done at 20% on a SW....just trying to get some ideas.
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 03:42 AM
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yeah im looking to get mine done... has anyone tinted their hatch window? nd if you did was there any problems with the heat strips? also, at the very top of the window where it is completely covered with the defrost stuff, how well does it stick?
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 06:08 AM
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I got all around except the front window........

everything is fine =]
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by scrappydog19
how dark did you go? and what color tC did you put them on? i'm looking to get my windows done at 20% on a SW....just trying to get some ideas.
5% is the only way to go on Super White - thats what i did, sure its sometimes hard to see at night but thats the price to pay to look super nice!
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 06:31 AM
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i would just go 5 or 10..... got mine too light and now i don't want to spend the money to remove and tine again......... o well
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 08:28 AM
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I have a Super White, got it about two weeks ago, and I went 35% on the front passenger windows and 15% for the rear and Hatch.
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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getting my RS3 tinted this weekend...20% all around.
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jiggaman
Originally Posted by scrappydog19
how dark did you go? and what color tC did you put them on? i'm looking to get my windows done at 20% on a SW....just trying to get some ideas.
5% is the only way to go on Super White - thats what i did, sure its sometimes hard to see at night but thats the price to pay to look super nice!
couldn't have said it better. Check out my profile for pics of 5% on a SW
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Check local laws before deciding on how dark to go. You do not wanna be hassled by cops all day
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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^ i agree with illiniguy


if you have a SW, i would def check the local laws to see dark you can go. my friend bought a white nissan altima, and tinted it 35% (which is the legal limit here in md) and got pulled over the second day she had it, i think white def makes the tinted windows stand out...did you get the warranty with it?? it's extra money, but i think its worth it, in case you get pulled over or something

why dont you post some pics so we can see it. i have never seen the tint combination that you have on a SW before

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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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get 20% all around on SW, you won't regret it 5% is a little too much IMO
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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got 20% all around done this past weekend on SW. Dark and looks great. I would recommend it. Just hope i dont get a ticket too soon....
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstahr
got 20% all around done this past weekend on SW. Dark and looks great. I would recommend it. Just hope i dont get a ticket too soon....
i see that you are in orange...may i ask where you went and how much? lifetime warranty? just trying to gauge where to go and how much to spend....thanx.
Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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I would of liked to go darker but 35 is the most i can go on the front windows. I'll try and post pictures by tomorrow.



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