need window tint advice...

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Old 08-20-2003, 10:34 AM
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need window tint advice...

Can any tint experts tell me what to look for or avoid when I get my girlfriends car tinted for her?

Is any kind of tint better than any other kind? Does everyone use the same stuff?

Also, is 20% a reasonable darkness? It needs to be dark enough to block out the Arizona sun, but not so dark that it looks ghetto.

I did a search and the only thing I saw was that there is metallic tint or non-metallic. Will metallic really hurt phone reception?

Any tint advice would be appreciated...thanks....
Old 08-20-2003, 10:50 AM
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First and foremost ask the person who will be tinitng the car how many tints he's done. That is very important because to be a good tinter you need lots of experience.
20% to give you an idea is the factory tint you find on most Chevy Tahoe/suburban.
Tint will not in any way or form hurt cell phone reception.
Look into titanium tint. It reflects light a little and keeps more sun out than your normal tint.
Old 08-20-2003, 10:50 AM
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First, I would take it to a place that does quality work. I would also suggest getting tint that comes with a lifetime warranty. I have metallic tint on my car and I don't have any probs with the navi or phone.

I say if you're going to tint it, you might as well make it dark. I don't understand people who do shit like 50% all the way around. Makes no sense to me. 20% should be alright.
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