Show me your tint!
06-07-2007, 12:37 PM
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Thanks for the info, both of you guys!
I'll see which one seems easier for me. Since my in-laws live in Bethesda, Rockville might be easier for me to swing...
Thanks again to all who posted their pics. Tint looks amazing on the TL!
I'll see which one seems easier for me. Since my in-laws live in Bethesda, Rockville might be easier for me to swing...
Thanks again to all who posted their pics. Tint looks amazing on the TL!
06-08-2007, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolution SignWorks
5% in the back, 35% in the front.
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06-08-2007, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolution SignWorks
5% in the back, 35% in the front.
06-08-2007, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by darksom1
Not only is that a hot, hot ass WDP, but the pic is gorgeous! What kind of camera is that Revolution?
It's not often you see a picture of a WDP in sunlight without having all the lines and shapes washed out. I have one heck of a time finding "the right light" for taking pics of my car.
I just snapped a couple (just before twilight here in Cali), and I think I did all right. Still working on it, I guess.
This is with factory level (i.e. none?) tint. I'm looking to get tint, though, and am wondering which percentage would be best. I want subtle, and I don't want to be a cop magnet.
06-08-2007, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by darksom1
Not only is that a hot, hot ass WDP, but the pic is gorgeous! What kind of camera is that Revolution?
06-08-2007, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by brettallica
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It's not often you see a picture of a WDP in sunlight without having all the lines and shapes washed out. I have one heck of a time finding "the right light" for taking pics of my car.
I just snapped a couple (just before twilight here in Cali), and I think I did all right. Still working on it, I guess.
This is with factory level (i.e. none?) tint. I'm looking to get tint, though, and am wondering which percentage would be best. I want subtle, and I don't want to be a cop magnet.
It's not often you see a picture of a WDP in sunlight without having all the lines and shapes washed out. I have one heck of a time finding "the right light" for taking pics of my car.
I just snapped a couple (just before twilight here in Cali), and I think I did all right. Still working on it, I guess.
This is with factory level (i.e. none?) tint. I'm looking to get tint, though, and am wondering which percentage would be best. I want subtle, and I don't want to be a cop magnet.
Kevin
06-08-2007, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by K-Shawn
I would do a 35% tint all around and the windshield also dark tint is played out now, Mercedes factory tint is the in thing now.
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For some reason, I keep thinking "mirror tint" for my car, because I absolutely loved that on my parents Lexus RX300 back in the day (1999-ish). Not sure how good it would look; I haven't even seen mirror tint on cars for a while now. Maybe there's a reason for that!
06-08-2007, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BLACKURA_NY
well. i am pretty sure i asked for a nice 15-20% tint...
however, the three times i've been pulled over for my car being too "dark" the NY state tint meter read of...... 7,7 & 9%....... lol
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however, the three times i've been pulled over for my car being too "dark" the NY state tint meter read of...... 7,7 & 9%....... lol
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That's not to say that it doesn't look great, though. It looks awesome!
06-08-2007, 11:52 PM
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see... i know what you are talking about the with RX300... also, one of my old explorers (92) came with mirror tint in the back just like th RX... here was the trick to it
if you get mirror tint, you gotta get like...35-50%. too dark, just looks ghettooooooo.
and dont get smoked tints, solid mirrors....like35%... might look good...
your car is white, right???
if white... get black tints.... other car colors might be cool to experiment with the mirrored ones
if you get mirror tint, you gotta get like...35-50%. too dark, just looks ghettooooooo.
and dont get smoked tints, solid mirrors....like35%... might look good...
your car is white, right???
if white... get black tints.... other car colors might be cool to experiment with the mirrored ones
06-09-2007, 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolution SignWorks
Camera is a Canon 20D Digital SLR...using the kit lens that came with it and no photochopping. Here's the new look...i dunno if you guys have seen it...this pic is in POOR lighting conditions.
probably the first time I've like gold rims on a wdp. is your rear sitting lower than the front?
06-09-2007, 02:33 AM
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rear is sitting a bit lower...i haven't had time to lower the front more so the fender sits right above the tire, i'll probably do it tomorrow because i have to replace one of my drive axle boots cuz it tore for some how
06-09-2007, 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolution SignWorks
rear is sitting a bit lower...i haven't had time to lower the front more so the fender sits right above the tire, i'll probably do it tomorrow because i have to replace one of my drive axle boots cuz it tore for some how
06-09-2007, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by darksom1
Are those rims Giovanni's? I saw another car with rims like those (20's) and they were Giovanni's! Either way, they look nice!
06-09-2007, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolution SignWorks
Camera is a Canon 20D Digital SLR...using the kit lens that came with it and no photochopping. Here's the new look...i dunno if you guys have seen it...this pic is in POOR lighting conditions.
looks dope.
What kind of drop you got there?
Any rubbing?
06-10-2007, 07:04 PM
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Revolution that tint job is hittin'!! Reminds me of an NBP I know...I love to see a good tint job man. None of that weak stuff that some places put on. So that's why I directed the locals to the shop I knew would hook it up right! Good job on that one man!
06-10-2007, 07:29 PM
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If you don't want travel to Maryland or anywhere 95south.........www.lorenzotint.com does the same quality installation, for the same price.
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06-11-2007, 07:55 AM
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06-14-2007, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Tripnbeats
I went 20 all the way around including the windshield n sunroof
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06-15-2007, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BLACKURA_NY
btw my tints sucks. i am like the many 1000's of others who lil back windows are not done right and you can see the light colored rubber strip... 
need to re-do them when ive got $200 to waste
need to re-do them when ive got $200 to waste
Most shops will redo your rear 1/4 windows for about $60-70 which includes detint. If you know the % and type of film they used just find a good shop that uses that kind. I'm having the same problem, it's taking me awhile to find a decent Llumar dealer that I feel comfortable with. In the meantime I took black vinal and placed it on the outside of the rear window just covering the gray left by the rubber... It doesn't look too bad, I like it alot better than the grayness from the rubber. Especially on NBP with 5% tint...ew! I'll post pics when I get back in town on sunday!
06-15-2007, 10:08 AM
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sorry for not staying on topic.... here u go they are about 6 months old (the pics).... the guy who installed it all comes within a MM or so from the edge of the opeing windows oh and I took the half bra off =) and the lil corner windows took the longes to do but they came out perfect.
06-19-2007, 06:40 AM
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Here is a picture just a few days after she was tinted:
35% Llumar - Front
5% Llimar - Rears/Sunroof
http://images.kodakgallery.com/photo...2111_0_ALB.jpg
I hated the look of the front windows and went to 20%. You'll notice the rear 1/4's look like hell in the first picture. #1 they didn't tint under the rubber...#2 I swear they used a different % film.
I'm still waiting to have my rear 1/4's re-done. Though they look alot better in this picture, I took a piece of black vinal and covered the over gray area left by the rubber showing. Now when I get time to get to staten island, i'll have my rear 1/4's retinted.
Anyway, here is a pic with the front windows re-tinted.
20% Llumar in the front
5% Llumar in the rears (and sunroof)
http://images.kodakgallery.com/photo...2111_0_ALB.jpg
35% Llumar - Front
5% Llimar - Rears/Sunroof
http://images.kodakgallery.com/photo...2111_0_ALB.jpg
I hated the look of the front windows and went to 20%. You'll notice the rear 1/4's look like hell in the first picture. #1 they didn't tint under the rubber...#2 I swear they used a different % film.
I'm still waiting to have my rear 1/4's re-done. Though they look alot better in this picture, I took a piece of black vinal and covered the over gray area left by the rubber showing. Now when I get time to get to staten island, i'll have my rear 1/4's retinted.
Anyway, here is a pic with the front windows re-tinted.
20% Llumar in the front
5% Llumar in the rears (and sunroof)
http://images.kodakgallery.com/photo...2111_0_ALB.jpg
