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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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At my new job I've been parking my car outside in the sun. I really don't want my seats and interior to fade. So I've been covering my front seats with some fabric I bought from walmart, and folding my rear seats down. But it's just a pain and it only protects the seats. I like how clean it my car looks without tint (it's black), but I want to keep my interior from looking like crap. What do you guys think? Maybe a few of you could post up a few pics of black tegs w/ tint. Thanks
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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Get a DD. Tint the DD.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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haha been considering that actually. But there's so much I want to buy for my car
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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No Tint FTW oops i forgot i do have clear tint Huper optik.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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Last year I had the same concerns. Seeing the tops of the rear seats starting to fade convinced me to get tint, 35% all around except windshield. The tint blocks 98%-99% of UV rays, which does help when driving, too. I have to wear sunglasses when it's bright regardless though.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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tints only makes it easier for people to steal ur car....dont do it...trust me!
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 01:00 AM
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i had full limo tint all around my ride before, it looks very aggressive, but at night i had to roll them down when I saw cops! even in the cold, rain, and etc not to get a ticket! LOL
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 03:07 AM
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no tint! looks much better IMO
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 03:35 AM
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IMHO, the big magnifying glass in the back hatch is a good enough reason to get it tinted. The car was much cooler in the summer after I had that one done.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:30 AM
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lol 50/50
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:36 AM
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I vote for no tint. Leave the tint for the guys with the show kaa's
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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NBP of FBP = Tint looks good

CW = Tint looks terrible

However, if you do tint don't go for the darkest possible. Get your UV benefits, but don't bring on any unwanted attention with the dark stuff.

I voted for yes, although I would never. But I have a CW.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 07:38 AM
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that's what i was thinking, maybe like 20%
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 07:51 AM
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I got 35% on the sides & rear. It has a bronze mirror reflective look but legal. It has saved the interior from fading not to mention it's so much cooler in the hot Alabama summer.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:17 AM
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Here, this is what you need if you are on the fence about tint. They have a clear tint that blocks like 95% UV rays. Once I get my 4dr back, I will be getting some of this tint installed.

http://www.formulaone.com/
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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^^^ wow that's pretty cool. Maybe I should look into that. I'll call up my tint guy and see if he carries it
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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I voted for tint, and the NBP/FBP are the only Rs I'd put tint on, PY/CW/MR/KS not a chance in hell.

Black it all out!
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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35% front 20% rear. Get the best stuff, too. (with the metallic stuff in it to reflect light). Also, get a windshield shade (~$5) The dash will get torn up by the sun.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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I've got the window shade already. And If I do go with tint, I don't think I'll get the metallic looking stuff just because I think it looks tacky, IMO
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EG6-DC2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> They have a clear tint that blocks like 95% UV rays.</TD></TR></TABLE> Well thats cool. Never heard of if till now.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iheartintegras &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> the metallic looking stuff just because I think it looks tacky, IMO </TD></TR></TABLE>If this state allowed it I'd have the 5% mirror tint. I trully believe the 35% metalic tint keeps out more heat than the 5% limo tint. I've had both and like the mirror tint much more. But's thats just me.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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You can get the metallic tint without it looking tacky. The metallic tint doesn't neccessarily mean it has to be mirror.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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tint it, save your skin and your interior
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EG6-DC2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You can get the metallic tint without it looking tacky. The metallic tint doesn't neccessarily mean it has to be mirror. </TD></TR></TABLE>What he said^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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Your car looks too good without tint, dont do it man!
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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Tinted windows with the rain guards look pimp IMO. Never got around to doing it myself since I have had bad experiences with tint. I need to find someone who does an awesome job in my area.
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