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Old 06-17-2009, 04:23 PM
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Both look amazing...I doubt they'd do the front for me if they won't do the sunroof....Mach V Dan, yours looks a lot different than mine..The no sunroof makes a world of difference. I was quoted 130-150 to go pitch black or pretty close to it on the back 3. I'll try to get some picks up next week it's suppose to be nice.
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In NC, 35% is the limit, so rather than attract more attention from the troopers, I decided to stay there. Remember, the glass already has some tint as it is, so adding a 35% tint film over the already slightly tinted glass is really all you should need.

On my Astro Black '08 MCS, I did 35% all around (not front), and I have no sunroof. Black interior stays cool (white roof and no sunroof helps), and I can see just fine.

In some states you pay an additional fee when you have your car inspected as they meter the glass to make sure you are legal.

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It's 35% in WV too. I live right next to the PA border in the northern panhandle. I thought it was 35% for front 2 doors and I can get whatever on the rear 3. That's what they told me, but I looked at the state laws on the internet and it says 35 all around. I think I'm cancelling my appointment.
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for Huper Optik films.
1) Superior infrared reduction
2) Optically purer: no noticeable distortion / antiglare
3) No annoying diffraction over the defroster lines when compared to regular films

I regretted not getting coated sideview mirrors when I picked up the car.... then I put the Huper Optik & the night time glares from sideview mirrors are history !!
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35% is not that bad at night/dusk. 15% was a bit difficult to deal with in complete darkness (I took out a mailbox with my previous car, but I was off the road and in complete darkness).

The big theory here is that tint laws are for Police safety - they need to know where your hands are when they approach the vehicle.

I personally won't go below 35% on the fronts, but I know a lot of people who do. The only regrets I heard from them were because of getting ticketed repeatedly, not that they can't see at night.
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i have gotten pulled over twice in jersey for window tints. cant do anything cuz i got md plates!

plus, i go to school in PA... havnt gotten into trouble there but i dont think they can do anything if your car is from a different state... anybody know?


20s all the way around cept for fronts.... extreme view, not this dark in real life
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I looked around for a long time about how to do tint. I haven't gotten around to try it yet but here are some really detailed videos:

http://www.northerntint.com/ebay_faq/videos.html

I'll let you know when I get around to trying it.
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i have double 5% all around, and 5% down the entire windshield.

i rarely drive at night....if i do its no where far and i drive slow. during the day its GREAT.

yes, i get tickets from time to time. not too much though, ive only had 3 in my life as far as tint goes.

mine is Llumar tint.

everyone always asks how i see...i really dont know, i just do.. lol i guess im used to it.

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this is with double 5% all around and NOTHING on the windshield (i just got it replaced cause it was cracked, and took a pic before i retinted it)

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^^^ Holy Dark batman!

That seems borderline dangerous to me. I didn't think it was legal anywhere to tint the windshield, especially that much.
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its not.

and again it is dangerous at night, during the day its not the least bit dangerous becuase its like wearing a really dark nice pair of sunglasses.
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pimpedout - what state do you live in
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Total BS on the sunroof shattering due to tint. I've had many sunroofs in cars tinted. My Cooper S sun roof is tinted 5% Limo no issues and it's been out in the sun for 2 weeks 100 degree temps.

Just to make sure this is not some sort of Mini issue and since I am new with Mini's I called my dealer whom has 1/2 their stock tinted and they said there is no issue with tinting the sunroof and they have been doing it for a long time.
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I agree, scheduled another tint shop for tomorrow afternoon. Going with 35% all the way around, did not want it to be to dark but just to keep the heat down, I am frying in midday traffic.
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I agree, scheduled another tint shop for tomorrow afternoon. Going with 35% all the way around, did not want it to be to dark but just to keep the heat down, I am frying in midday traffic.
It will help a lot. I did 35% all the way around and 5% Limo on the sunroof. I can still see through the sunroof just fine too.
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I want to go back and get my sunroof tinted, makes all the other windows look that much darker too.
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Can anyone recommend a tint shop in or near Destin FL (Santa Rosa Beach)?
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