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Old 03-03-2006, 04:46 AM
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so what is it the lower the # the darker it is??? is 35% dark or not cause that is my states limit.
 
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Old 03-03-2006, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by roushrider81
so what is it the lower the # the darker it is??? is 35% dark or not cause that is my states limit.
Yeah the lower the # the darker, 35% is not dark at all. Given the right angle it may look dark, but you can pretty much see straight through it. IF you want it to be dark but not tooooo dark go with 20%.


And the bubbles at the top of the rear window is from the black-fade dot things that are OEM, it's impossible to get the tint to stick inbetween all those spaces. YOu only have 2 choices, tint it and have the spotted look or have the tinter stop the tint just below the dots. And make sure to NEVER use the reardefroster that will make the rest of the window bubble like crazy!!!
 
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Old 03-03-2006, 07:42 AM
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I would say stop before the OEM bubble things. I've had it done both ways and I really really prefer the tint stopping shorter. As far as the rear defroster I always use mine and never has problems.
 
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Old 03-03-2006, 06:54 PM
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anybody else have problems with their rear defrosters????
 
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Old 03-03-2006, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by roushrider81
anybody else have problems with their rear defrosters????
only because of the black dots, not because the defroster itself is turned on
 
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Old 03-03-2006, 09:51 PM
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Here's some pics of my tint. I wanna say 20 on the sides and 5 in the back. But I can't remember also notice the crappy bubbling on top.
 
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Old 03-04-2006, 03:48 PM
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the tint looks good tho man, too bad about the bubbles. you know what would take attention away from the bubbles? some sweet wheels!!! put some on that bad boy, real quick
 
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Old 03-04-2006, 05:21 PM
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Ha thanks man. All i'm waiting on wheels wise is the FR500's to be in stock. I'm going to get 17x10.5 Deep Dish in back and 17x9 regular up front. In black that is. Eventually I'll get the tint re done maybe limo all the way around and just have him tint to the bubbles and stop.
 
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Old 03-04-2006, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by silverstang2001
only because of the black dots, not because the defroster itself is turned on
you do realize those black dots have nothing to do w/ the defroster tight??? all the defroster is is the lines that go horizontal across.
 
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Old 03-04-2006, 05:37 PM
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I never really gauged what the mirror tints were on mine.. I estimated it at 20, but I'm not sure. But they are so dark I have to roll down the windows to reverse at night. Anyone want to ballpark it?
 
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Old 03-04-2006, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by nikpin
Ha thanks man. All i'm waiting on wheels wise is the FR500's to be in stock. I'm going to get 17x10.5 Deep Dish in back and 17x9 regular up front. In black that is. Eventually I'll get the tint re done maybe limo all the way around and just have him tint to the bubbles and stop.
those bubbles wont go away even with limo tint. some people paint it flat black on the inside or put black vinol on the oustide.
 
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Old 03-04-2006, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikes04stang
you do realize those black dots have nothing to do w/ the defroster tight??? all the defroster is is the lines that go horizontal across.
are they there to diffuse sunlight or something?
 
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Old 03-04-2006, 05:50 PM
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pretty much....its kinda a factory tint.
 
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Old 03-04-2006, 07:58 PM
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Ohh I meant I was just going to have the tine layed up until the dots. You can see in my picture how bunk it looks at the top with the tint going all the way up.
 
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Old 03-04-2006, 08:54 PM
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Easiest way is to have a vinal strip put on the outside. It looks real neat on a black car too
 
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Old 03-07-2006, 09:40 AM
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wow, i didnt expect to get this many responses from my question. Thanx alot for all of the input. Im getting my tint installed on saturday. The company is actually coming to me to do the tint. They are charging $100 for all the glass. Cant wait to see what it looks like.
 
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Old 03-07-2006, 01:06 PM
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100 bones AND they are coming to you?!! good deal man!
 
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Old 03-07-2006, 07:30 PM
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Here's mine. Llumar 15 % all around

 
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Old 03-07-2006, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Mossberg
Here's mine. Llumar 15 % all around

haha....u can see through both front windows! :loser:

i like being able to drive around and flip people off, or point, and not have them know...
 
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Old 03-07-2006, 10:21 PM
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I like having people be able to see me, then they can give me props and thumbs up, if they cant see u then they cant give props

and the other reason i dont care about dark dark windows, is because my windows are down 99% of the time, who cares what % their tinted then
 
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Old 03-08-2006, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by whitethunder46
I like having people be able to see me, then they can give me props and thumbs up, if they cant see u then they cant give props
i think springs said it best when he told someone that needed love to go get a hug from your mommy and youll feel better.
 
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Old 03-08-2006, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by i love soccermoms
i think springs said it best when he told someone that needed love to go get a hug from your mommy and youll feel better.

f*ck that i am with the other guy... i like people seeing me to... i dont drive a mustang not to be seen in it... (and dont start that sh*t about it being a V6... because they dont know that!) hahahahaha!


p.s. i do have my windows limo all the way around though... so i am like on both sides of the fences here... i like people seeing me WHEN i have my windows down... but i like to take away there ability to see me when i have my windows up! BAM!
 
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