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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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Got my tint when I bought the car. It was complimentary! Good stuff too, with warranty. Makes a world of difference especially when you live in a place where the sun is always shinning! Even when it's raining...
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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i just got my windows tinted for 159+tax so 171 total at a shop 20% all around, looks great they do a very good job, full lifetime warranty =D
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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I spent a little over $200 for a great install + product. 20% metallic base tint. It makes a huge difference and is worth every penny, IMO.
Old Oct 30, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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The laws in AZ suck.. 33 % in the front is horrible, espically since its so damn hot here.

On my current car I have 5% on the back windows, and 30 in the front, I wish I could do like 20
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 05:44 AM
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mine is so worth it 20% all around haha cost me 171 dollars
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 05:56 AM
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What happens if you want to remove the tint. Does your rear defroster go with the tint?
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:06 AM
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Does it do anything advantageous in the winter time, besides look awesome?
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:06 AM
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Does it do anything advantageous in the winter time, besides look awesome?
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:06 AM
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Does it do anything advantageous in the winter time, besides look awesome?
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:08 AM
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I can't wait to get my windows tinted. I think I'll have to tho.
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:11 AM
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Ugh! Son of a gun, a TRIPLE post. Sorry guys. Dial up sucks.
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:12 AM
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:13 AM
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definitely worth it!! i got mine for 260 for llumar with lifetime warranty!
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:15 AM
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damn, everyone's quoted me $160 for my xA, dunno what brand tho
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:32 AM
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I'll hopefully try to get mine done before 2006 is over. It LOOKS like it's worth it, I don't really mind if it keeps heat in or out. It looks delicious.
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 07:11 AM
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i got a SW..5% rears 35% fronts. i think it looks good. 200. i'll post pics as soon as it stop raining.
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by coletrein
definitely worth it!! i got mine for 260 for llumar with lifetime warranty!
Wow, $260! I got Llumar also. Done for $180. In some instances, I'm really glad I live here, lol.
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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very worth it! i got 3m 20% around. came out to be 15% from a friendly trooper that pulled me over and measured the tint for me cost me 200 bucks
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ScionizedRide
yeah....no tint allowed in IL
O RLY? what IL do you live in? only the front side windows and anything below 6" aren't allowed on the windshield as far as I know.
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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I love living in Vegas, no tint laws, except for the mirror tint. Can be as dark as you'd like ALL AROUND!



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