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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 09:45 AM
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What is considered a quality tint? I don't really know anything about tinting because I've never had it on any car before
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 09:47 AM
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Maybe somebody with 20 all around can post similar shots so you can compare. I personally think for a daily driver 35 is about as dark as you want to go.
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 09:56 AM
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I think I'll go with 35% all around
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 09:58 AM
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Here's a pic I found on another thread hopefully the quote works

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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by scramblerider5
I think I'll go with 35% all around
30 is the best of both worlds. Dark enough in the daytime and non restrictive at night...and don't do the windshield, that's just selfish to the safety of everyone around you.
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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Just to clarify, in my pics when i said 35 all around i did not mean the windshield, as i did nothing to it.
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 10:13 AM
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I'll do a tint soon - should have done it last year when I got my stripe put on...

legal here is 35 all around but windshield so that's what I'll do...
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 10:44 AM
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I will definitely be doing the windshield when I get back to the states. I live in South Carolina so it's a necessity to have your windows tinted. That southern summer sun will beat you down in a hurry.
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Stevedotmil
I will definitely be doing the windshield when I get back to the states. I live in South Carolina so it's a necessity to have your windows tinted. That southern summer sun will beat you down in a hurry.
That's how I feel
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by scramblerider5
Now you guys have me thinking of 35% in the front and 20% in the back
That's exactly what I have and it's no problem to see out of it at night unless you're on a really dark country road with zero other light.
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by scramblerider5
What is considered a quality tint? I don't really know anything about tinting because I've never had it on any car before
Where do you live?

In northern states with cooler climates the 3M Carbon would be an excellent choice. If you're in the south where the summer sun can make the inside of a car baking hot in minutes, you may want to look at an IR reflecting tint like the 3M Crystalline, Wincos, or Huper Optik. They cost a LOT more, but the high IR and UV reflectivity makes a HUGE difference on how cool your car feels on hot summer days, and can help prevent sun bleaching and sun damage to interior parts.


As for myself, I've got 35% on the door windows and 20% on the rest of the car. Wincos tint.

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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Moustang
Where do you live?

In northern states with cooler climates the 3M Carbon would be an excellent choice. If you're in the south where the summer sun can make the inside of a car baking hot in minutes, you may want to look at an IR reflecting tint like the 3M Crystalline, Wincos, or Huper Optik. They cost a LOT more, but the high IR and UV reflectivity makes a HUGE difference on how cool your car feels on hot summer days, and can help prevent sun bleaching and sun damage to interior parts.


As for myself, I've got 35% on the door windows and 20% on the rest of the car. Wincos tint.

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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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I would definitely recommend a good IR screened window tint. Like I said, it's much more expensive, but it makes a HUGE difference in the summer sun.
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 02:38 PM
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Heres mine 20%

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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Moustang
I would definitely recommend a good IR screened window tint. Like I said, it's much more expensive, but it makes a HUGE difference in the summer sun.
Thanks
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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On my 97 Convertible - i have limo tint all around 5%.

On my new mustang the legal limit i can here in AZ.
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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I've got 35 on the sides and back on mine. I never had a car with an auto dimming rear view mirror before. I still find myself looking for the old day/night flip. I never saw how well the auto dim worked without the tint, so I can't tell if the tint makes a difference in how well that feature works.
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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15% all around except the windshield. Love it. Not to much of a provlem seeing at night. 3m film btw.

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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by joey8
15% all around except the windshield. Love it. Not to much of a provlem seeing at night. 3m film btw.

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****!!! That is awesome looking.........
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by joey8
15% all around except the windshield. Love it. Not to much of a provlem seeing at night. 3m film btw.

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Looks great
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