benefits of window tint
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benefits of window tint
lately i have been thinking about getting my windows tinted. I have a black 07 4 door si (black interior) But I have a couple questions about tint and the benefits of it.
1. does tint really help keep the interior cooler (restricting UV rays)
2. tint law in my state (nc) is 35 % will people still be able to see me inside? i just dont care for gauckers... i know in good lookin and all.... or maybe its just that bugger hanging out my nose!
any info would be great. thanks
1. does tint really help keep the interior cooler (restricting UV rays)
2. tint law in my state (nc) is 35 % will people still be able to see me inside? i just dont care for gauckers... i know in good lookin and all.... or maybe its just that bugger hanging out my nose!
any info would be great. thanks
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Re: benefits of window tint (civic1234)
Good to see another person living in Charlotte!
Tint is functional, yes. Many people will tell you its not, and that it actually traps heat, these people are morons. It'll reduce the temperature of your car on really hot sunny days, and it'll also protect your interior from fading.
35% is the law for the front windows here, but you can get away with an even lower tint. Char-Meck popo don't really care unless its SUPER dark.
I have like 32% or 30% on my front and 20ish% on my rears. Its dark enough where people won't be able to see details in your car, but will be able to see that you're inside it. You can see inside my car from the front windows, you can't really from the back.
Heres some pics. Unfortunately I got in a wreck on 77 so my cars looking janky right now...
Also, from inside the car, you can see fine as well. Even through my rear windows, when its really dark, I can see fine.
Tint is functional, yes. Many people will tell you its not, and that it actually traps heat, these people are morons. It'll reduce the temperature of your car on really hot sunny days, and it'll also protect your interior from fading.
35% is the law for the front windows here, but you can get away with an even lower tint. Char-Meck popo don't really care unless its SUPER dark.
I have like 32% or 30% on my front and 20ish% on my rears. Its dark enough where people won't be able to see details in your car, but will be able to see that you're inside it. You can see inside my car from the front windows, you can't really from the back.
Heres some pics. Unfortunately I got in a wreck on 77 so my cars looking janky right now...
Also, from inside the car, you can see fine as well. Even through my rear windows, when its really dark, I can see fine.
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Re: benefits of window tint (Morasso)
Window tint
Might not look the best on some cars though. For example, I had a Laguna Seca DC Integra, with tint it looked terrible. But now I have a BB6 Prelude, dark green, and the tint looks great.
Yes, it helps alot. I also have my windshield tinted which is really nice
Might not look the best on some cars though. For example, I had a Laguna Seca DC Integra, with tint it looked terrible. But now I have a BB6 Prelude, dark green, and the tint looks great.
Yes, it helps alot. I also have my windshield tinted which is really nice
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Re: benefits of window tint (Arsenal)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Arsenal »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Window tint
Might not look the best on some cars though. For example, I had a Laguna Seca DC Integra, with tint it looked terrible. But now I have a BB6 Prelude, dark green, and the tint looks great.
Yes, it helps alot. I also have my windshield tinted which is really nice </TD></TR></TABLE>
I was thinking about getting my windshield tinted. What % are you running?
Might not look the best on some cars though. For example, I had a Laguna Seca DC Integra, with tint it looked terrible. But now I have a BB6 Prelude, dark green, and the tint looks great.
Yes, it helps alot. I also have my windshield tinted which is really nice </TD></TR></TABLE>
I was thinking about getting my windshield tinted. What % are you running?
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5% tint so they cant see up in ma window
i personally dont mind tints, i got 35% so i wouldnt get hassled by police
i really want to put 35% on the front also, anybody have any pic of their windshields tinted?
i personally dont mind tints, i got 35% so i wouldnt get hassled by police
i really want to put 35% on the front also, anybody have any pic of their windshields tinted?
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i got 35% on my si and its decent if its a sunny day u can c straight through it. It does help alot with keepin some heat out cuz these cars have such huge windows like the windshield, ive had friends wit their windshield completly tinted and they got pulled over within a week or two. heres some pics
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Tint is functional, the percentage is calculated by the % light that is passed through the tint itself!! Example, 35% tint only lets 35% of the light in!! Thus reducing inside temps. I have had 20, 35, and 50% tint!! 20 is too dark for me at night, and 50% doesn't do much!! good luck
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Re: benefits of window tint (Morasso)
yes nice to see other nc members on here... i work in matthews. live in charlotte though... yeah the tint on your car is about as dark as id go... i had a 92 hatch almost the same color as yours... it was a mazda speed spicy orange (sold it to a guy that moved away last i knew he put a 100 shot of NOS on the engine (stock b16a2).
[QUOTE=dblock]5% tint so they cant see up in ma window
i personally dont mind tints, i got 35% so i wouldnt get hassled by police
thats what i was thinking... ive had my days with the po po dont need anymore trouble.
[QUOTE=dblock]5% tint so they cant see up in ma window
i personally dont mind tints, i got 35% so i wouldnt get hassled by police
thats what i was thinking... ive had my days with the po po dont need anymore trouble.
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Re: benefits of window tint (civic1234)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civic1234 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes nice to see other nc members on here... i work in matthews. live in charlotte though... yeah the tint on your car is about as dark as id go... i had a 92 hatch almost the same color as yours... it was a mazda speed spicy orange (sold it to a guy that moved away last i knew he put a 100 shot of NOS on the engine (stock b16a2).
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It looks a bit darker in that pic because it was cloudy, but I don't get hassled by the cops because my fronts are legal,ish...
Where in Matthews do you work? Thats where I live...
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It looks a bit darker in that pic because it was cloudy, but I don't get hassled by the cops because my fronts are legal,ish...
Where in Matthews do you work? Thats where I live...
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Re: benefits of window tint (civic1234)
i have 5% rear and 25% up front. It serves its purpose of privacy and keeps it cooler than no tint inside on a hot day. I paid 100 bucks and i think i just wasted money i think tint should be left to luxury cars like BMW's, Mercedes Benz, etc. Just my 2 cents
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Re: benefits of window tint (civic1234)
Purpose of tint is to keep the interior from fading. If you park your car outside alot, consider getting tint. Always check your local law of % of tint.
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Re: benefits of window tint (EJ8freek)
It definitely keeps the interior cooler on hot days. People will still be able to see you with 35%, but at least you won't get pulled over. Dark tint looks dumb on most hondas anyway.
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Re: benefits of window tint (EJ8freek)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EJ8freek »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Purpose of tint is to keep the interior from fading. If you park your car outside alot, consider getting tint. Always check your local law of % of tint. </TD></TR></TABLE>that might be ONE reason, but there are many reasons.
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Re: benefits of window tint (Smokinsax)
ok i got the windows tinted today 35% (nc legal limit). looks great and doesnt stick out like a soar thumb
thanks everyone for the info. no if anyone asks for pics. my car is dirty and im to damn lazy... its just normal tint.
thanks everyone for the info. no if anyone asks for pics. my car is dirty and im to damn lazy... its just normal tint.
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Re: benefits of window tint (b6t)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b6t »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mine with 50% on the windshield and 20% on everything else.
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DAMN!! its like GT4 cars. lol
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DAMN!! its like GT4 cars. lol
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Re: benefits of window tint (__oversea)
it keeps the car cooler yes, i dont like tints but if i left my car outside i would have them to keep my typeR seats from fading purple
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Re: benefits of window tint (NHswaps13203)
another benefit would be to protect your girl's chest from truck drivers or other high altitude vehicles haha and gawkers at red lights
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Re: benefits of window tint (civic1234)
3% front and 2% rear, I know I failed inspection
But yes, it keeps the interior way cooler and I feel like a drug dealer, heh.
backing up is a beeyotch though, well, I do have a huge truck
But yes, it keeps the interior way cooler and I feel like a drug dealer, heh.
backing up is a beeyotch though, well, I do have a huge truck
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Re: benefits of window tint (DA9RsIntegra)
I dont really like window tintin..i think its coo to beable to see through the car and see the seats and interior and wat not. but for the people that live in hot areas i can see why they would want tinting