to tint or not to tint?

Old Apr 14, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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I am removing tint from my car -- anyone want to buy it?

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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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^^I've seen many cars rolling around that appear to have plastered on some wrinkly, used tint. ughhhh. Usually, it's purple'ish in color. lol!
 
Old Apr 14, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cbzzoom
Is it possible to get a 50% tint or is 35% the lightest? I'd like a bit of anonymity, but I don't want to make my view from inside any darker.

Are the reflecting films any good? I've only seen really gross ones on beater hondas, but I think a tiny bit of reflection might do the trick.
Mine is pretty dark, but day time it looks the same before the windows were tinted. Only times I have issues at night is when I go to an area with no street lights and cant see everything..
 
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by BoxsterGirlie01
^^I've seen many cars rolling around that appear to have plastered on some wrinkly, used tint. ughhhh. Usually, it's purple'ish in color. lol!

Oh yes, make sure to get a good quality film and have it installed by a reputable shop.
 
Old Apr 15, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mr2guysingh
Only times I have issues at night is when I go to an area with no street lights and cant see everything..
this is exactly what i wanted to avoid. 35% seems to be the right compromise.
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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I know I'm going to be in the minority here...
People with tinted windows have been a pet peeve of mine ever since college when I commuted by bicycle and motorcycle. Tinted windows make it nearly impossible to make eye contact with a driver or see where they are looking, so it's hard to tell if they're going to cut you off or worse, drive right into you.

Plus I think it looks trashy. *puts on flame suit*
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by grambo
I know I'm going to be in the minority here...
People with tinted windows have been a pet peeve of mine ever since college when I commuted by bicycle and motorcycle. Tinted windows make it nearly impossible to make eye contact with a driver or see where they are looking, so it's hard to tell if they're going to cut you off or worse, drive right into you.

Plus I think it looks trashy. *puts on flame suit*




 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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20% all around, go for it.......
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mwy23
this is exactly what i wanted to avoid. 35% seems to be the right compromise.
I'd love to see pics when you're all done!

My NSX has way too dark tint for my taste (20%? 15%? I have no idea what it is), so I agree with too much can be "overdone", but as with anything else it's a personal preference... lol, but it hasn't stopped me from driving it around... I guess mainly since I mostly drive it with the windows down and top off!

I'm extremely happy with my 35% on the S4. I would again recommend this amount for anyone who wants just the right amount and is worried about it being too dark.

Not sure about the whole bike vs eye contact, but that makes sense.... if you're riding a bike that is.
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Vlad (white M6) had 5% all around and I think 35% on the front windshield. Couldnt even see him
 
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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so at long last heres my S5 only mods is 50% tint front and 35% in the back hope it helps
 
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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so at long last heres my S5 only mods is 50% tint front and 35% in the back hope it helps
I think that looks really good. I wonder how hard it is to remove tint and re-apply it. I'd like to put my NSX where I want it.
 
Old Apr 21, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by DrVolkl
I think that looks really good. I wonder how hard it is to remove tint and re-apply it. I'd like to put my NSX where I want it.
The tint itself is practically free, it is the labor that costs money. The tint shop will happily remove old tint for you before adding some new film. I'm sure they are really efficient at removing it too.

I have 35% on the 2 side windows and 50% on the angled rear glass, which I think is pretty good. Your 20% or whatever side windows are crazy dark.
I don't think it would've been too bad to do the rear glass 35% as well, I was just afraid i was going to mess up my visibility.
 
Old Apr 21, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DrVolkl
I think that looks really good. I wonder how hard it is to remove tint and re-apply it. I'd like to put my NSX where I want it.
there is a small air bubble on the rear which was hardly noticeable, they said they wouldn't charge for removal aslong as they were retinting.... i picked the cheapest option and just keep the air bubble and a discount on the tint and detail.
as to reapply used didn't i wouldn't dream of it, it basically plastic ur paying for someone else to put it on. i do think about some times how it would look if i had done 35% and 20% in the back but thats for another car i went liter because of the silver
 
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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well here's 35% pinnacle film on my car. i like how turned out from the inside looking out, but outside looking in looks pretty light.





rear window straight through


rear window at a higher angle
 

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