Is all tint grainy?

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Old Apr 2, 2002 | 05:07 PM
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Is all tint grainy?

A guy at work (no longer here) got his Avalon tinted. I rode in it a few times and it looked grainy from the inside. Does all tint look like this or did he get "the cheap stuff"

I really like the factory tint on SUVs and Minivans but assume that it is not available for would be incredibly expensive aftermarket.
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Old Apr 2, 2002 | 05:51 PM
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My tint has no texture. There's nothing there to focus my eyes on. My dad's tint has a definite texture. I don't know what tint he got (dealer had it installed as part of the sale) but my tint is Madico's top of the line metallic smoke. Good stuff.
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Old Apr 2, 2002 | 06:02 PM
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Sungard I think is the tint I have and there's no grain. It's also not purple-tinted junk. It's perfectly clear and it was well-applied so I don't even notice it.
I think I remember it cost me around $129 for the whole deal (35% rear, 50% sides). I kinda wish I'd gotten 35% all around though (which would be the lowest legal) but at the time I was a wuss and didn't want to attract any cops unnecessarily.
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Old Apr 2, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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Some of the older tints seem to do that and they looks wavy too. It might just be cheaper tint too
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Old Apr 2, 2002 | 07:59 PM
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My tint is as smooth as Jenny McCarthy's ass.
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Old Apr 2, 2002 | 09:04 PM
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Originally posted by JRock
It's perfectly clear

isn't it tinted?
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Old Apr 3, 2002 | 09:28 AM
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IwannanS, Are you planning on getting it tinted? if so where in town are you planning on going to?
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Old Apr 3, 2002 | 07:24 PM
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Originally posted by Ahmad310
IwannanS, Are you planning on getting it tinted? if so where in town are you planning on going to?
I haven't decided yet. I want to do the clear bras and tint at the same time if I do it. I DO NOT want tint if it is grainy. Sounds like I need to look at some of the brands.

Do you know of any places in town that are good?
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