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Paradizzle Mar 30, 2006 07:22 PM

Window Tint Examples
 
So I'm getting my windows tinted sometime in the next month but I dont want to go too dark with them because I don't like that kind of look. Anyone want to post of up pictures of there TC's with the percentage of darkness so I can get some ideas? I searched real quick but nothing came up.

ack154 Mar 30, 2006 07:55 PM

This is a good idea. I think we need a single thread like this.

Here's what I'd like to see:
- Post just a couple pics (2-3)
- Be sure to specify the tint % you have (otherwise it's useless)

If we get a few pics/% here, I'll add this to the "show us your..." sticky.

Dr_Isotope Mar 30, 2006 08:06 PM

3M Scotchtint, 35%. $145 at a local tint shop.
http://www.solsociety.com/photos/d/18238-2/0317side.jpg

EDIT: added 2 more pics, taken in extremely bright afternoon sunshine.
http://www.solsociety.com/photos/d/18434-2/tint2.jpg
http://www.solsociety.com/photos/d/18437-2/tint3.jpg

The tint (in person) literally appears twice as dark on the outside as from the inside. I couldn't be happier.

JocoJef Mar 30, 2006 08:25 PM

I would recommend a 35% tint because we do have dark interiors. If you went to a 15% then it would pretty much look blacked out. When I tint my car, I will be going with the 35% if that helps you any. Huge thanks to Isotope for a perfect example

JOEinSD Mar 30, 2006 09:06 PM

http://myspace-738.vo.llnwd.net/0037...78223738_l.jpg

http://myspace-079.vo.llnwd.net/0061...11326079_l.jpg

20% rear/quarters and 25% up front.

SkaTG2k3 Mar 30, 2006 09:21 PM


Originally Posted by Dr_Isotope
3M Scotchtint, 35%. $145 at a local tint shop.


EDIT: added 2 more pics, taken in extremely bright afternoon sunshine.
http://www.solsociety.com/photos/d/18434-2/tint2.jpg

The tint (in person) literally appears twice as dark on the outside as from the inside. I couldn't be happier.

:love: perfection :love: WISH I WAS IN SOCAL with that ride!

NoLimitzBuilt Mar 30, 2006 09:42 PM

heres mine.. Mine is dark, but I figured I would post it just so other people can see it also...
Mine the sides are LIMO 5%
The complete windsheild is 30%
https://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f...ide2-12-06.jpg
https://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f...nt12-22-05.jpg

zer0 Mar 30, 2006 09:49 PM

https://www.scionlife.com/gallery/personal/25770_1.jpg

Stock 70% :P

chrischoi Mar 30, 2006 09:51 PM


Originally Posted by zer0

lol.... i chuckled.

ForceNut Mar 30, 2006 10:02 PM

[quote="Dr_Isotope"]3M Scotchtint, 35%. $145 at a local tint shop.
http://www.solsociety.com/photos/d/18238-2/0317side.jpg

Make sure to mention what type of tint it is... so as to compare brands. The 3M tint seems to have a bit more of a reflection in it... but could also be the camera.

Anyone with pictures of Matico tint?

ryan9800 Mar 30, 2006 10:27 PM

If you want to be safe go with 35% all the way around. This is the legal limit for tint. If you want darker but not all the way dark i would go with a 25% all the way around. If you want dark so no one can see you i would roll with 15%. But you must watch out for the police. The po po's have these spechial magnets that go on each side of the window and they can read the tint percentage. Thats how i got my ticket. But this may not be in all states, maybe just in washington. :lalala:

MJVsTC Mar 30, 2006 10:34 PM

What is the tint with a purple hue to it? I think it looks ugly.

maximus96 Mar 30, 2006 10:37 PM

remember kids, in CA, you can't tint the front side windows...thats what i keep hearing at least, i've yet to get pull over for tints on my other cars.

ack154 Mar 30, 2006 10:46 PM

From the Tech Section:

http://www.iwfa.com/iwfa/Consumer_In...statelaws.html

MJVsTC Mar 30, 2006 10:47 PM

I want to get a little bit of tint, not too dark, but I'm afraid that it'll get scratched. I have been reading stories about how people move their windows and the newly installed tint gets scraped. Does this only happen within a few days of the tint application or could it always happen?

TeoChiu909 Mar 30, 2006 11:28 PM

22%

https://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e...9/IMG_1293.jpg

https://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e...9/IMG_1295.jpg

https://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e...9/IMG_1294.jpg

SquallLHeart Mar 31, 2006 12:22 AM

just to give you an idea in person how dark each percentage is, our moonroofs are 20%

JocoJef Mar 31, 2006 01:51 AM


Originally Posted by TeoChiu909

Is it me or does your car look like a monster truck in this picture?

datrickster24 Mar 31, 2006 02:27 AM

20%, done at latint here in VA

https://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y2...4/e40f02c0.jpg

-Dan

sensay Mar 31, 2006 03:23 AM


Originally Posted by JocoJef

Originally Posted by TeoChiu909

Is it me or does your car look like a monster truck in this picture?

dont make fun of the fact that he has halariously neglected to lower his car within a reasonable time frame.


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