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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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In the morning I'm going to have my driver/passenger windows tinted. Place is supposed to be good and includes a lifetime warranty. Any suggestions on percentage? I'm thinking 35% as I definitely want darker than stock but not so dark that viewing the side mirror through the window at night when reversing becomes a guessing game. Kind of worried about police too but I'm not going for anything blatantly illegal like 10% limo tint.

I'm not into any reflective or colored tint, just want something darker. Also, does anyone know what % the stock tint is? It has kind of greenish color to it.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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35 is the norm.. but 20 is the best imo.. its dark, but not too dark
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 02:10 AM
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35% is light i had it i would go with that if u are worried
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 02:12 AM
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Here is my car with 35% tint


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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 02:49 AM
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Here are mine limo tint all around. As for backing ones car one just has to simply roll down the windows. I understand you are worried about Law Enforcement; but many officers will not cite you they have better things to do.
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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I have 3M 20%. I wouldn't want anything darker.
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Snowmoto125,Jul 10 2009, 02:49 AM
As for backing ones car one just has to simply roll down the windows.
would be annoying if your driving at night and it's raining.

i had 5% on my old celica and it was a pain in the ass. 20% is what i would go with. it's dark, but not so dark that you can't see at night.
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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if u go with 35% for the windows, DEF do the whole winshield in 50%. its fantastic. u can drive into the sun and not squint. u get a lot less heat in the car since all windows are tinted now. and its very subtle looking. i have been pulled over quite a few times, and they never noticed the windshield tint ever. my windows are 20%, which is legal limit here in florida. i find the 50% windsheild, 20% sides works best for me as ooposed to limo windows and untinted windsheild.

at night there is no problem at all with driving. remember its only 50%.
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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make sure what ever you get is either polarized or has UV mitigation in it
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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20% side and rear, 50% windshield ftw
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