visited a few sites, just wondering what people are using for their tints?
metallic/hybrid/dye?
solar guard/sun guard/johnson/etc.?
any preferences..
Tint
Started by steve s, Apr 14 2005 02:08 AM
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Posted 14 April 2005 - 02:23 AM
Llumar 20% is the way to go 
..thats what im gettin.
..thats what im gettin.
Edited by 850Tu2bo, 14 April 2005 - 02:27 AM.
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Posted 14 April 2005 - 03:46 AM
llumar is good but if you want to repel heat get Vkool or Huper. They are also clearer than most so you can put them in your front windows.
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Posted 14 April 2005 - 03:47 AM
steve I recommend 35%. see sig.
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Posted 14 April 2005 - 04:13 AM
steve I recommend 5%. see sig.
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Posted 14 April 2005 - 04:16 AM
or if you want to be able to see out of your windows at any time besides middle of the day sun, choose 20% or 35% 
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Posted 14 April 2005 - 04:22 AM
I am running 35% front sides, 20% for the rest. Legal limit is 35% on the sides, so that is what I went with. Could have probably got away with 20 all around since the cops are more likely to bust ricers than a volvo for tint.
5% is nice at noon, but try seeing anything out those windows at night.
5% is nice at noon, but try seeing anything out those windows at night.
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Posted 14 April 2005 - 04:27 AM
get 15% llumar i have it and it is awesome. haha nice
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IPD Black Mesh Grill
Alpine CDA-9831 H/U
Xenon Bulbs
17" MB Motoring Rev wrapped in Yokohama AVS ES 100
Carbon Fiber Cone Filter
De-Badged
15% Charcoal Tint back 5 windows
Eyelids - color coded
Speedtuning ECU (soon)
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/810229
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Posted 14 April 2005 - 04:31 AM
QUOTE(Zappo @ Apr 14 2005, 12:22 AM)
5% is nice at noon, but try seeing anything out those windows at night.
I don't try anymore, I just roll the windows down
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Posted 14 April 2005 - 05:20 AM
seems like llumar is popular here. (darn...should've used a poll...oh well).
in cali, it's any darkness in the back or rear, 70% in front, none allowed in windshield except 4" strip at top. and can't be more reflective than it is now...
huper is quite expensive..
in cali, it's any darkness in the back or rear, 70% in front, none allowed in windshield except 4" strip at top. and can't be more reflective than it is now...
huper is quite expensive..
Edited by steve s, 14 April 2005 - 05:37 AM.
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Posted 14 April 2005 - 05:26 AM
I have Solar Gard on my windows and am happy with it so far (about 9 months)...I am by no means an expert, but I think that as long as the shop does a good job, and they warranty their work and the tint, you should be fine with any of the major brands. Usually shops that warrantee their work will user higher quality films too.
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Posted 14 April 2005 - 08:57 AM
i have 5% rears
i had 50 in the front, but a cop pulled me over and told me to remove it...
bastards....
i had 50 in the front, but a cop pulled me over and told me to remove it...
bastards....
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Posted 16 April 2005 - 01:45 AM
by the way, how much did u guys pay (for those of u who had it done)?
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SolarGuard HP Charcoal 35% all 7 windows in the 855 for $220 w/ lifetime warranty.
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Posted 16 April 2005 - 02:31 AM
$240 for all windows tinted to 20% including a sun strip on the windshield. Lifetime warranty against peeling, fading, or bubbling.
Marcus' Sunshade Tinting, Seattle/Lynwood, WA
Marcus' Sunshade Tinting, Seattle/Lynwood, WA
gdizzle, on 21 May 2012 - 03:52 AM, said:
All the clean cars are in the PNW.
