badazzS

this saturday and was wondering how dark I should go? I have the ABP. Thanks guys. I am kinda thinking of going more towards the lighter side than dark.

juniorbean

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I stayed fairly light (and legal) myself. I have 35% on the sides (max in NY) and 20% on the rear. Not too dark, not too light. I personally think that 35% all around is too light, so I went with the 20% on the back which also darkens the sides slightly which is cool.....

badazzS

Kool. Thanks a lot.

FTM-1

I am going in the mourning Friday to have the sides re-tinted on my car. I had to take it off to pass thru D.C. inspection. Just as I was typing this they called me to change my day. I wil go on Wed now. I think 35% is the best looking tint get that all around if you can.

DallasTypeS

just had mine done this morning...

35% windows, 20% rear....looks terrific..paid $179 (good deal?)

(titanium tint) (WDP)

baggsTLS

IMO I'd go with the same % all the way around. Makes the car look very clean. Even though the difference between 20% & 35% is minimal, I'd go with 35% on all windows.

There's just something about the way even-ness looks.

TUFF GONG

Yeah go for the 35% on the sides and 20% in the rear. I went with 35% around when I got my car tinted cause my brain decided to take the day off that day. I had 35/side and 20rear on my 300ZX and that was perfect IMO.

However, if you live and drive in the boonies where it's very dark, not really a big difference but it will be harder to see out the rear window when backing up. Only annoying when raining cause you won't want to stick your head out the window.

badazzS

Thanks a lot guys. I think that 179 is about the right price to get it done. Does anyone have any pics of their ABP tinted? Thanks again.

BLUBYU

I am also thinking of tinting my ABP TL-S, Do you guys think traditional black or a platinum style would look better with this color.

PsyKotiC RydeR

how dark is 35% ne ways? pics would be nice

TUFF GONG

See the pic of my car in my sig? Thats 35%. On a bright and sunny day.

badazzS

Thanks guys. I went 'lighter' than I usually do (5%) and got 20 all the way around. Thanks.

SoundSpeed

On Tuesday I am getting 15% charcoal with metallic. I was debating on 5% all dye charcoal or the 15% slightly metallic. I decided it was better to have some metallic so that more UV will be reflected and it won't fade as fast, plus it will make night driving easier. I am getting my old tint stripped and the new tint put on for $170.

Dr.Bear

I have 19% back and back side windows, 28% front side windows. IMHO this is a very good combination. You have dark tint to block out a good portion of sun during the day. At night, it's not so dark (28%) that it'll hinder your side vision or make things too dark to see. My fiancee has 20% all around on her M3 and I can't stand driving her car at night.

I went with solargard quantum. The guy that put my tint on did an excellent job. Costed 150 bones though. He had an enclosed garage to keep the lint down to a minimum. Avoid those half azz street shops that'll do it for $100 or less. They'll f*** up your tint with bubbles, lint traps and cut rubber trims.

Hope this helps.

Laurelcrest

Bad, where did you get it done? Were you very happy with the quality? Would you do it with the same place again?

badazzS

Definatley! I love this place. It is in Union, called Tropic Window Tinting. This is the 5th car I've had done there now. I would recommend it highly, they do all vipers and expensive cars. Top quality, and you can sit there and watch them do it!