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R56 Getting tint tomorrow. Opinions?

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Old May 16, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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From: Baton Rouge
Originally Posted by nsarchett
Just got it back.
I'm glad I went with the 20%. I was waffling over the 35 and I can now say that it definitely wouldn't be dark enough.

Looks GREAT. Now it's time to lose the wheel gap...and chrome.

What is the front windows at? they don't appear to be the same. If thats 20, looks almost like my 35% I have on all windows. Looks good though! Just curious.
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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The fronts match the rears at 20%. Looks lighter for some reason.
I'll have to get a good photo, but so far so good!
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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From: Baton Rouge
Originally Posted by nsarchett
The fronts match the rears at 20%. Looks lighter for some reason.
I'll have to get a good photo, but so far so good!
Awesome. I was very pleased getting mine tinted, even though some people feel 35% is too light. To each their own. Did you do the sunroof in 20% or did you go dark. I have 20% on mine and for me, its perfect! Good luck and look forward to seeing many more mods
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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I did the sunroof in Limo.

Next up, wheels, tires, & rear sway.
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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Thread hijack!

I tried to get the local tint shop to limo tint my sunroof, but they said they don't do that anymore. Something about how tint is designed to reflect sunlight from an angle, not straight on, and that the angle of sunlight to the roof reflects too much heat, causing the glass to shatter.

They refused to tint the sunroof glass!
On the other hand, it was my MA that suggested the limo tint in the first place!
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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Whatever percentage you decide on, I'd go the same way all around. I personally prefer a consistent tint all around and having darker tints in the back and rear windshield breaks up the overall look; consider how SUVs and minivans look with their darker back ends.
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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I double layered tint, top layer is Limo, the guy rated it at 2-3% all the way around! Check and see if the back windows already have a factory tint, if so, think about if you are going to layer over, or have it removed. Do the fronts have window treatment? As for the sunroof...na uh IMO.... I was advised against it because of the direct hit of the sun may not allow it to settle right. hows about a darker shade? should do the same thing
BTW, Im in the car... I also have a 5% windshield strip. Most states, the law is to the AS1 line or some set of inches, whichever is shorter...AZ is just the AS1 line, and My MINI doesnt have one When I have to get a new windshield (a few rock chips and AZ has free glass) I want to do 70% down the windshield with the 5% strip.



Just my .02
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by anderezd
What is the front windows at? they don't appear to be the same. If thats 20, looks almost like my 35% I have on all windows. Looks good though! Just curious.
it's just the angle of the shot that makes it look lighter
 
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