To tint or not to tint?

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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 10:32 PM
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To tint or not to tint?

I have been wondering if a tint job for my 01 Silver CL would be kickass or not. I want something that looks really good but at the same time saves my leather. I am in the charlotte area so if anyone knows any good places that will do a good job tell me. Also what percent looks good? Is there any special brand that is good? What will give my ride a good look and protect my leather?
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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 10:36 PM
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do 35% all around and even 35 on the front winshield
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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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is that dark enough you think?
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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 10:48 PM
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20% all around. Here's some pix.

http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/acura2oo1...Photos&.view=t
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 02:33 AM
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TINT
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 04:18 AM
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20% all around looks tight!
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 07:43 AM
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5% but I live in FL so it is generally OK. Sort of...
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 08:52 AM
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Im in NJ and i did 35% all round except my front window. Also check this link out, it has the tint laws for every state, i got it from the archived posts.

http://www.autowindowtintings.com/main.cfm?action=laws
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 09:30 AM
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I'm in NJ.....did 20% on rear window and rear triangle windows and 35% on door windows....on a 2003 Black CL-S

Looks great....I will post some photos
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 11:02 AM
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I got 35% all around, 50% on the front and i love it. Check it out:
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/sho...r=1253&cat=500
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 12:59 PM
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I have 15% all around & my car gets just as hot inside as if I didn't get it.
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 01:43 PM
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Do not tint your front windshield! That is not legal (in any state that I know of).. I'd stick with 35%, does the job of protection, adds a little to the looks of the car, and the police will not give you
a ticket.. YMMV
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 04:44 PM
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hons CLS your tint looks pretty cool.
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 04:47 PM
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What about platinum tint? Any good pics of that
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 04:54 PM
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Thanx SatinSilver3.2, i keep my windows down most of the time, cuz it's a NONO in Cali to have that dark.
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 05:09 PM
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i would get reflective tint it loooks dope on silver and it will keep the car way cooler than black tint would
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 05:10 PM
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i am not sure. I want to see how it looks. need pics
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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here is a site that shows you how standard tint looks in different shades
http://autowindowtintings.com/online.cfm?action=online
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 06:42 PM
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If your not sure play it safe with 35% tint all around back & side windows.
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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I like 20%
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 07:06 PM
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I wanna see pictures of the mirror tint on my car if anyone has them.
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