Tints on my 97 3.0CL
03-21-2001, 12:51 PM
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Tints on my 97 3.0CL
I'd like to get my windows tinted. About 35% all around. What I noticed is that my windows already have this little tint that is factory installed (very very light). I believe it is some sort of tint to reduce the heat inside. What I'm wondering is... Do I need to remove these tints before applying the new tints, or can I apply them over??? How did most of you guys do it?
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03-21-2001, 05:25 PM
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our cars use heat reflective / resistant glass, which is probably what you're seeing.
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03-22-2001, 02:18 AM
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I just tinted over it with black tint, 20% in the back and 35% in the front. Instead of the tint having the all black look it has a slight greenish reflection. It doesnt look bad it actually looks nice cause you can only see it from certain angles and the rest of the time it just looks black. Not to mention the fact im sure it keeps more heat out of the cabin.
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03-22-2001, 11:06 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by eegret:
For those of you who tinted your windows, how did you handle the center brake light?</font>
For those of you who tinted your windows, how did you handle the center brake light?</font>
The guy who tinted my windows removed the 3rd brake light, tinted the whole rear window, then remounted the light.....
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03-23-2001, 01:17 PM
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if you go with platinum tint you will think black tint looks ghetto and cheesy. at least i did. anyway, i think platinum tint looks much classier for cars like ours. when i think of black tint i think of mustangs, camaros, and ghetto mobiles. just my opinion though! 
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03-23-2001, 06:20 PM
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Hey how much are you paying for them to get tinted? I am getting my done soon and want to get a price range. Thanks
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03-24-2001, 09:20 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by eegret:
For those of you who tinted your windows, how did you handle the center brake light?</font>
For those of you who tinted your windows, how did you handle the center brake light?</font>
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03-24-2001, 09:22 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by biggiev:
Hey how much are you paying for them to get tinted? I am getting my done soon and want to get a price range. Thanks
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Hey how much are you paying for them to get tinted? I am getting my done soon and want to get a price range. Thanks
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03-25-2001, 01:51 PM
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had mine done at a lexus dealer and they removed the brake light to tint the entire window. just realized the other day that they forgot to plug the light back in.
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04-24-2001, 12:39 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by 1StGenCL:
They removed the light and tinted right over it and then replaced it. It looks much better in my opinion then the cut out for the light but some people say it is illegal in there state.
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They removed the light and tinted right over it and then replaced it. It looks much better in my opinion then the cut out for the light but some people say it is illegal in there state.
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04-24-2001, 01:22 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Jet_Jockey:
They gave you good advice. If you tinted over your brake light that is a sure ticket in the lower 48.
Originally posted by 1StGenCL:
They removed the light and tinted right over it and then replaced it. It looks much better in my opinion then the cut out for the light but some people say it is illegal in there state.
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They removed the light and tinted right over it and then replaced it. It looks much better in my opinion then the cut out for the light but some people say it is illegal in there state.
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They couldnt seem to care less in Florida. Everyone seems to have it done and i havent had any problems at all. Most people have super dark tints too and some people even have 35 on their front windshields.
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04-24-2001, 02:35 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by rmstoico:
if you go with platinum tint you will think black tint looks ghetto and cheesy. at least i did.</font>
if you go with platinum tint you will think black tint looks ghetto and cheesy. at least i did.</font>
Also, where should I go to have my car tinted? The dealer wasn't able to recommend anyone (I know... wtf). -D
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04-30-2001, 02:07 AM
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tint it 5% go all out then tint over that with 5% again heh. dont cut out the 3rd brake light that is so gay tint the whole back window.
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5% Tints (Limo), HKS Super Dragger Exhaust, AEM CAI, Venom 400
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Headers or Ignition, Front Lip
04-30-2001, 02:27 PM
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I chose to go with 35% bronze. It looks real light so the cops never hassle me and at night, it's just perfect, you can see in, but see outlines of people. I didn't go with with 35% limo because I think the bronze looked better with my color green. The third brakelight in my window is disconnected anyway since I have it on my factory wing, so I just tinted right over it.
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