thewrangler99

i was wondering if factory tl has any tint on the windows? i am looking to buy pre cut tints. when i roll down the window i can see slight change in outside color.

ANC297

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I do not think that second gens did, but I may be wrong...Mine and my Dads both came w/o, and he bought his new back in 03...
I just had mine done a week ago today, and I couldnt be happier.

V_Langs_3.2TL

Just get it done. Tints are a LIFESAVER in the summer heat. That and a dash guard

assclown

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mine didn't

finalcross

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yeah i know what you mean. It seems to be a very very very VERY little darker when you roll up your windows as compared to looking out with the windows down.

I was about to get my windows tinted yesterday. I wanted 35 back; 50 front to be safe because 70 is NYC legal limit for front and back so I didn't wanna risk it. And I have Jersey plates and Jersey is no limit in back and can't have anything in front. So either way I'm screwed. But I didn't do it because I didn't wanna risk getting 4 tint tickets.

assclown

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sucks. as soon as i get my a/c fixed i'm getting 20% all around

Rajca

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factory is like 94% i believe. slight tint

thewrangler99

finalcross know what i mean so can i tint the windows without removing anything?

ANC297

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You sure? There was none on mine...

Tay119

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i think Tom is right, i'm pretty sure it's somewhere near 95-97% factory tint in the windows. it's harldy noticeable but you can see it on a cool, humid day when the windows fog up. they're that slight green color

this thread could be helpful: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/rating-factory-window-tint-oem-551829/
it is from the 3G side the the stock numbers will obviously be different

Feeelax

Even if they do its completely see through

Tay119

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but to remain legal in some states that small percentage is important

thewrangler99

so my question is can i tint over the factory tint which is barely noticeable?

jdjohn84

Any perceived factory 'tint' is in the glass itself...not a film tint on the surface of the glass like aftermarket tints.

thewrangler99

i guess i can tint my windows... thank you jdjohn84

Rajca

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u can tint ur windows. but lets say the law only lets u have 20%tint. u would need 26% or higher tint to be legal

Gfaze

The windows come slightly, and I do mean slightly, tinted. My back windows have 20% tint and the front doors have 35%. My interior's black so that makes them look even darker.

For future reference, the word is tint, not tints!!

That's like saying feets instead of feet.

assclown

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i was having a hard time not correcting them. it annoys me too.

Rajca

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^i got over it. tints sometimes slips out of my mouth and then i think to myself that i sound like a retard

Gfaze

Well at least you acknowledge that it's wrong. Admitting it to yourself is the first step towards rehabilitation.

Rajca

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an i need a whole lot of rehab. but rehab is for quitters

jdjohn84

LOL When I referred to "aftermarket tints", I meant there are several types available (20%, 30%, etc.), so plural of tint. Would a salesman say, "We have several tint to choose from," or "We have several tints to choose from."?

Rajca

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Its TINT no matter how or where in a sentance u use the work

Rockstar21

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they would say "we have several different levels/types of tint to choose from"

you can say "matt tints windows" <--- verb
when describing window tint.. its always tint, singular, or plural.....

so to answer your question, no the salesman would not word it that way.

V_Langs_3.2TL

grammar session

*takes a seat*

totaledTL

Gfaze

jdjohn84

I'm not going to die on this hill of proper usage of 'tint', but if we're going to talk grammar and usage, then I could start with your above sentence.
"Its" should be "It's" in this case.
"sentance" is spelled wrong.
I think you meant "word" instead of "work".

Rajca

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i was at work on my phone. i dont pre-read. just send and next thread

Sperry

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Well, ladies, mop it up and lets move on.

I dug out the window sticker from the car's info. My 2000 TL says, under exterior features,
"Heat-Rejecting Green-Tinted Glass". And it blocks the UV fairly well.
Personally, I'd think about resale value before plastering dark tint on my car.

V_Langs_3.2TL

how much resale value does a 2000 TL have left?

I know mine is basically worthless. but I love it :-)

assclown

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