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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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Does anyone know what the % is for dealer tint, or what % the rear windows are. Looking to get the rest tinted about the same and 50% in the front.

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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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20% usually matches up perfect
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BOSS302
20% usually matches up perfect
looks about right, maybe 35%.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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How dark do people usually tint the front window? 50%??
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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i have lino 5% and 20% on top of my factory tint on the back window only. i have never been pulled over either. KNOCK ON WOOD. lol.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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stock is about 17% if you go with 15% it will match perfect.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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*UPDATE*
Before:


I went with 20% in the front two windows. I looks like it matches perfectly (I think).
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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Damn man that looks good! almost makes me want to tint my windows lol.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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It does look terrific! I went with 35% on the front windows against rears that metered @ 22%.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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That looks great man. I have that on my windshield, lol.
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