TINT
02-11-2004, 04:26 PM
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Well, I tinted my fronts 30% and it's pretty close to the same, but a bit lighter. Probably in the vicinity of 25%. Watch out though, it's pretty hard to get an exact match. The reason I went with 30% Is because I didn't want my front windows looking darker than my back. Better safe than sorry. It really does look nice and clean though. 
02-11-2004, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MIKEY
It's 35% stock. I put Limo Tint over my factory tint in the back, and then put limo tint(5%) on the front and passenger side. I also have my front windscreen tinted at 55%
02-11-2004, 06:49 PM
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check out the album. I am the blue Xb with the surf board on top. Sorry that is the only pic I have. I don't own a digi cam.
Ask anyone in the bay are, they will tell you who has the darkest tint around!!!
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check out the album. I am the blue Xb with the surf board on top. Sorry that is the only pic I have. I don't own a digi cam.
Ask anyone in the bay are, they will tell you who has the darkest tint around!!!
02-12-2004, 05:27 AM
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It's 22%. I've owned a window tinting business for 14yrs. 22% is what I use to match the factory privacy on most suvs. SolarGuard 22% matches the best. I sell pre-cut tint kits for all cars. If you need one let me know, I can hook you up with a forum discount .
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02-13-2004, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by obz
Well, I tinted my fronts 30% and it's pretty close to the same, but a bit lighter. Probably in the vicinity of 25%. Watch out though, it's pretty hard to get an exact match. The reason I went with 30% Is because I didn't want my front windows looking darker than my back. Better safe than sorry. It really does look nice and clean though.
02-13-2004, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MIKEY
man... 25% is darker than 35%. how can you say that 35% would make it darker in the front!!! If anything, it would make it lighter!!!
02-13-2004, 06:34 PM
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Im confused!
Hey guys sorry to barge in ( if that how you spell it) on the conversation! But i am actually gonna tint my windows tomorrow! I was planning to just park the car and pay the 40 bucks but you guys are making me nervous! lol! So I wanna hear from someone that knows! What is the BEST percentage of tint for the two front windows!
Oh by the way i just got mine and its stock as hell! lol! But i am working Overtime at work to hook it up! i have a thundercloud xb ( bb) jk. And it has just the fog lights and spoiler that i added at the dealer!
Peace!
Oh by the way i just got mine and its stock as hell! lol! But i am working Overtime at work to hook it up! i have a thundercloud xb ( bb) jk. And it has just the fog lights and spoiler that i added at the dealer!
Peace!
02-13-2004, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MIKEY
Well, I have limo tint(5%) in the front two. That is what I think looks best. I also have 5% over the stock, and 55% on the windshield. It's DARK.. VIVA LA BLACKOUTS
Anyway ice_box, you're looking at somewhere between 20-27% in the back if you're trying to match it. Your tint guy will know better than anyone else. Also, everyone's tint is a bit different. They will be able to tell you how their tint looks and whether it turns out darker than competitors in that same tint percentage or not. If you're trying to match up, I'd be really careful. It's really hard to match tint PERFECTLY, you can come close, but unless you're getting it from the same place and know the exact percentage you're probably not going to match completely perfectly. When I got mine tinted they told me that they assumed... the key word here is "assumed" that it was around 25% (which they didn't have anyway). Until it's on there it's kinda hard to tell I think. Hope I've been of help.
02-13-2004, 09:57 PM
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Wow, you tinted your windshield?? Do you ever get pulled over for it? I've heard that cops can be real punks about it.
they have to let him go anyways, so they wont bother to pull him over
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02-14-2004, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by bBted
Wow, you tinted your windshield?? Do you ever get pulled over for it? I've heard that cops can be real punks about it.
they have to let him go anyways, so they wont bother to pull him over 8) :D