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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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double tints?

I have 35% tint on right now but that is waaaayyy to light for me. I actually wanted something like 15% because 5% is too dark. I was thinking of throwing another 35% or 25% on. Does anyone know what would be good?

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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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what would be good is taking off your first layer and getting them re-tinted 15%.




and its "tint"

have a nice day.
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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The double layer would make it darker and actually harder to see. I believe that 2 layers of 35% would be equivalent to 15% I think.
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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Two layers of 35% is about 17.5%? 35/2=17.5

Just have the 35 taken off and throw 15 on lol
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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Go to a reputable tint shop and ask, they deal with this stuff all day, everyday. My friend had 3 layers of 5% on his e34 bimmer, show car, but still driven in the city on rare occasions. At night 0 visibility lol.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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Have two layes of tint on my 99tl (5% over 30%)

Never had any issues with it other than cops (no scratches,binding, or peeling)
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 08:04 AM
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these?



errr wait....
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 05_NBP_TL
Have two layes of tint on my 99tl (5% over 30%)

Never had any issues with it other than cops (no scratches,binding, or peeling)
Pics or lies.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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ya, re-tint it
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by TLin401
The double layer would make it darker and actually harder to see. I believe that 2 layers of 35% would be equivalent to 15% I think.
yeah thats what i hand on my accord with the 2 layers it was around there

thats what the damn cops told me
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by assclown
these?



errr wait....

hahaha clever
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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i think for 15 percent it would be better just to remove and retint ... if ur trying to get crazy dark for like a show car it would make sense to double tint
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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double tint!!

oohh mmyyy gooodd..

its a miracle
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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double tints why not just get a sharpie and color all your windows 0%
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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rock the double tint, it looks dope
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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I have 5% - its dark.......
It used to be on the front too... now its not...
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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another shade of 35% will bring you close to 15% but not a true 15%. Save the money and double tint it then to pay for removal and have it redone.

Check what brand of tint they will be using, certain brands don't have the best clarity and have a poor scratch resistant coating which may cause you to spend more money due to visibility and of course scratching it accidentally. Research your product before getting it done. most line of films will offer a 10yr to lifetime warranty but they still fade after 6months. A regular consumer will not be able to tell the difference but there are products that won't fade purple/blue but they do cost a lil more.

I believe we've been through just about every product on the market over the last 15yrs and IMO Madico tints have the best clarity and the best scratch resistant coating on the market and it won't fade for the life of your vehicle.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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wow...i have 20% and i already can't see well through the sides. people wana go darker? i think that's just unsafe, especially at night.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 09:46 AM
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3% all around is moar betta
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kp4lyfx
wow...i have 20% and i already can't see well through the sides. people wana go darker? i think that's just unsafe, especially at night.
You can see out perfect, but not in...
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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never heard of double tint...just retint it 15%
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by shizzytheking
double tints why not just get a sharpie and color all your windows 0%
..........u might give someone an idea....

Originally Posted by 07tl-s6spd
never heard of double tint...just retint it 15%

I had 35% on my windows and went to get them tinted 20%. Right before they started, they asked me if I wanted them on top of my 35%. I was like WTF, and had to break it down to them. "Step 1" remove old tint. "Step 2" install new tint. Save and spend the extra $$$ and get the car re tinted to the % you want...
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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I work in a tint shop, and I have 5% (meters at 3%).
Have them remove the tint first! or you can remove it yourself.. Then have it tinted to your liking. I wouldn't double it up at my shop because we would not be able to provide a warranty, or clear visibility.
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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^hes right
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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but as far as removing it yourself, personally i would pay somebody to remove the back window tint, and let them pay for repairing the heater grid if they screw it up
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