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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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help eliminate driver/passenger side mirror glare?

I got a quote for $258. All windows @35%.

Should I do it?
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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Darn around where I am it cost 160 for all windows and the guy has been doing it for 10 years and the tint has a lifetime warranty. I would maybe look for a lower price but I cant help you to know about glare. I however you suspect that it would.
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TinkyWinky
help eliminate driver/passenger side mirror glare?

I got a quote for $258. All windows @35%.

Should I do it?
Yeah, any tint will reduce mirror glare. The darker the tint, the greater reduction of glare. Be advised, though, that when you start getting into 20% territory you may start experiencing some reduced visibility at night. Especially with the TSX's beefy A pillar compounding the problem.

Some people like 20%, some don't. I happen to love it. With 35%, no prob though.

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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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I have 35% all around with no viewing problems.
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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To answer your first question, it is kinda expensive but it also depends on the tint they might use, like Llumar?
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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Sadly enough, it's not a final quote. I have yet to take it in. hehe

The place is in GSO, NC.

www.dedona.com
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Old Mar 10, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TinkyWinky
Sadly enough, it's not a final quote. I have yet to take it in. hehe

The place is in GSO, NC.

www.dedona.com
I would figure in your part of the country it would be atleast $75 cheaper than California.
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by kaliraver69
To answer your first question, it is kinda expensive but it also depends on the tint they might use, like Llumar?

I have Llumar on my car. All the windows are metallic and the back is semi metallic(navi). 15% on all the back windows, 50% up front. I paid 280 at Eclipse in northern cali.


....and yes it gets rid of the glares.
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 07:40 AM
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I paid $210 at Eastern Glass Tinting for Llumastar 35% tint. I think it looks great matched with my Ebony Interior. Its also perfect at night because its not as dark as 20%.
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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What tint % is illegal?
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Elephantman_nosefacehead
What tint % is illegal?
Depends on your location. Mass is 35% and I believe tint is totally illegal in Cali.
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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california has a small or no % limit for the rear tint, but only 70% light allowance limit for the front. since the windows are already slightly tinted from the factory, it essentially means that the fronts can't have tint (legally of course ).

legal limits linky:
http://www.autowindowtinting.com///t...l?vehicle=sas_

if you need more help just tint laws or go to your state's dmv website.
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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Yeah in cali in the front is 70%. which is
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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damn sleeper u just beat me to the post.
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by kaliraver69
damn sleeper u just beat me to the post.
sorry.

and it's lame.
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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sorry.

and it's lame.
it's kool jelly bean
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TinkyWinky
help eliminate driver/passenger side mirror glare?

I got a quote for $258. All windows @35%.

Should I do it?
Since you have navi, be careful with some of the metallic tints. I would especially be careful on the rear window...
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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsx536
Since you have navi, be careful with some of the metallic tints. I would especially be careful on the rear window...
I do hope they have enough experience to avoid that issue.
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