Those of you with window tinting experience:
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Those of you with window tinting experience:
I have recently come to the conclusion that a black on black car gets pretty warm inside on a sunny day and I am considering, for the first time in my life, window tint. I know that it looks better too, but this would mainly be to keep the cabin cooler when parked.
Would you guys suggest a lighter tint all 'round (which the authorities do not recommend), a darker tint on the rear windows only, or some other combo? I think a uniform, lighter tint would look best (and prob not cause too much of a stir with the police), but would it effectively cool the cabin?
Would you guys suggest a lighter tint all 'round (which the authorities do not recommend), a darker tint on the rear windows only, or some other combo? I think a uniform, lighter tint would look best (and prob not cause too much of a stir with the police), but would it effectively cool the cabin?
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Send me a separate email, I'm tinting my car this week
and have done some extensive research on tint's kinds, %'s extc...
s4dojo at gmail dot com.
More than happy to help, as you and I are in the "same" boat... but luckily you now have your car
s4dojo at gmail dot com.
More than happy to help, as you and I are in the "same" boat... but luckily you now have your car
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I did 20%. I can't comment on cooling issue but at times I regret going so dark and I have even...
considered having tint removed or retinting to 35%. The reason being that I can't see out my windows at night! It's a little dangerous to say the least but it just looks so damn good. :-)
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Funny you bring it up...
I just had my first "run in" with our friends (what does the ticket mean when it says 70+ anyway?).....I bought my Black on Black S4 in Texas used and knew the windows were dark but now know they are 24% all around...I now need to remove and replace to 50% which is the law here within 30 days or I get another ticket for $130.00.....thinkin it'll cost more from a cost and hassle point to fix it then to get a few tickets??...guess it depends on what a few means...
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I like same tint all around too. It's illegal in my state and I have 35% all around
Haven't had a problem, but if I do it will probably be a secondary ticket to a bigger offense. I'll get hit for no front plate at the same time.
Tint definately helps keep your car cooler in the summer.
Tint definately helps keep your car cooler in the summer.