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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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Your opinion on tints

Getting my tints done at 330 pm today, i was thinking of going 20 all around, and 35 windshield, btw i got a 2001 ssm tl, with ebony interior, any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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I have a 03 SSM with Ebony interior as well. I have 20 all the way around and I think it looks really good. Personally I wouldn't do anything to the windshield, but that just

Enjoy
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 55M2G7L
Getting my tints done at 330 pm today, i was thinking of going 20 all around, and 35 windshield, btw i got a 2001 ssm tl, with ebony interior, any input would be greatly appreciated.
20%all around w/35%windsheild...theres no better!
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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Do you have a NAVI?

With the black interior ... it's going to be really dark... Should look good though...

Where do you live? If in FL or TX then maybe do the front... I wouldn't though... I mean your car will be kept very cool because most heat comes in the front and rear windshields.

I also hope you have good eyes because 20% can be difficult for some to see through at night.

It won't matter if you get a lifetime warranty with the tint because no company will honor it. You could still use it as a tool to make sure you're putting on a good tint though.

% depends on what look you're going for.

I like 20% for privacy, but it can draw police attention in certain areas. It's a sexy look that makes me think you're smoking weed or have a system in there... Gangsta!

I think 35% looks good if you want your car to look expensive and be seen like under shaded sunglasses.

my

depending on how long you plan to keep the vehicle... is what kind of tint you want to afford... There is straight dye, metallic, ceramic.
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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Oh, yeah...

Make sure they micro edge the windows... and get the rear quarter windows all the way back...

Some tints have a green, blue or true grey hue to them... since our windows have a slight green... try to get a straight up charcoal look..

I would stay away from madico.... and M3 is hard for them to work with... So go with lumar/formula 1 or solorguard or something...
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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Just want to confirm. Since I have a navi, black tints are ok right? Someone told me its just the mirror tints that will sometimes disrupt the navi. Is this true?
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 98tlracer
Just want to confirm. Since I have a navi, black tints are ok right? Someone told me its just the mirror tints that will sometimes disrupt the navi. Is this true?
Not black tints... Stay away from mettalic tints with metal in them.... Now, some people will swear up and down that their AM stations and Navi are fine with a metallic tint...

It says in the owner's manual not to do it and others have had problems, so basically it's just depends on weather you want to take that chance and worry about it.

Here is the answer on a silver plate... Go with Formula One's classic (pure dyed with lifetime warranty) or Formula One Pinnacle (ceramic with a lifetime warranty).

If you want the look but, with a lower cost go with the Classic... If you need more heat rejection go with the ceramic... I went with the ceramic... I don't know why cause it cost twice as much lol and I have been without a tint forever so wtf....

I just figured that you only do it once if you do it right.. so I did the best... but, I would have been happy with the classic too.

Formula One is Lumar's top of the line tint and it's the only pure dyed film that has a lifetime warranty for them. I think Lumar makes only one with a lifetime, but it's almost impossible to find a dealer that carries it.
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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i got an 02 ssm and i went with 5% all around and 50% on the windshield and i love it pm me if you wanna see pics
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 03:57 PM
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5% rear, 50% front doors, 5% windshield...........In CA you have to watch out for too dark on the front door sides since it's illegal.
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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The main question is ... Do you want legal tint or illegal tint?

20% is illegal, but edges the limit by not being like limo completely... So most cops won't mess with you... some areas they are dicks though.
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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its going to be really dark in there! Have fun trying to see the road at night!

I put 35s all the way around except for my windshield, since its illegal for us to do that in Ontario.
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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i have 5% rear window....and 15% sides.....it's pretty damn dark but that's how i like it.....i never drive with windows up anyways....i have a SSM too....
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 09:10 PM
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I Have 3% All Around Titantium And 35 % Front But With The Top Strip 3% Also So It Looks Like The Front Isnt Tinted But The Top Strip Only U Cant See In The Car At Night At All But From The Inside The First Few Days It Wil Lbe A Lil Blury And Dark But U Get Used To It In Like 3 Days I Am But When Ppl Drive They Are Like How The Hell Can U See
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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whats so bad about madico's
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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ok i went i got 20% all around and 50% windshield, look fawking hawt imo, i will post pics up probably this weekend, a tl is def naked without tints
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MeldyS26
whats so bad about madico's
Nothing....

I went to the Distribution Center... The only tint that comes in pure dye without metal that offers a lifetime warranty has a very green hue to it.

I wanted a more natural charcoal shade... That's all
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 55M2G7L
Getting my tints done at 330 pm today, i was thinking of going 20 all around, and 35 windshield, btw i got a 2001 ssm tl, with ebony interior, any input would be greatly appreciated.
look for my posts DONT DO IT!! LOL
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 04:50 AM
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That seems like a perfect setup. Or y dont you go with limo on rear defrost window and 20% on the sides and 35 or 30% on the windshield.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 08:49 AM
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35% wouldve been to dark for the front windshield for me, i went with 50% it looks clean
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 10:20 AM
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Look at this guy...

https://acurazine.com/forums/religion-politics-18/prosecutor-issues-church-abuse-report-109160/

some areas suck for cops and tints...
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 02TL-S
5% rear, 50% front doors, 5% windshield...........In CA you have to watch out for too dark on the front door sides since it's illegal.
When I said 5% windshield, I meant just across the top!
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 10:43 AM
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20% all around except for windshield which is factory. when i'm driving in the city, i'll open up the visor on the roof so i can be seen and it doesn't look like i have dark tints. otherwise in the sun it helps ALOT by protecting you and your interior. i thought about doing 35% but that was nothing. it really all depends on the cops if they want to be a$$holes and its that time of the month to get their quota. i got stopped before and the cop looked inside the rear through my window which was down when he did a spot check and said nothing about the tints.
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 10:58 AM
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i realli want to get 5 % on my door windows.. but i ono...
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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55m2g7l... i have the same car same color... if u have pics please post or send them to me hiren.patel02@stjohns.edu

im planning on tinting i wana know how it looks...
thanX
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by FREAK2215
I Have 3% All Around Titantium And 35 % Front But With The Top Strip 3% Also So It Looks Like The Front Isnt Tinted But The Top Strip Only U Cant See In The Car At Night At All But From The Inside The First Few Days It Wil Lbe A Lil Blury And Dark But U Get Used To It In Like 3 Days I Am But When Ppl Drive They Are Like How The Hell Can U See
what the fuck does this say?
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 1nePhatTL
what the fuck does this say?



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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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