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Old 08-28-2008, 05:57 PM   #1
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Window Tinting??


Hey everyone, I've been wanting to tint my windows but I am uncertain about how dark I want to go. Would you mind posting pics of your tinted windows and what percentage of visible light can pass through. That's the only way I've seen it measured. I would also welcome suggestions of brands or type of film that perform better. I don't want it to fade or bubble, obviously.
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Also I/m in Utah so our tint laws are very flexible.

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Old 08-28-2008, 06:58 PM   #2
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I have been thinking about this as well. I've heard good things about this film:
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Old 09-18-2008, 12:24 AM   #3
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llumar film is the best tint on the market...
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Old 09-20-2008, 06:47 PM   #4
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I recently tinted my XB. here is a pic for you to see how it came out

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Old 09-20-2008, 07:04 PM   #5
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Here is mine i think it was at 20 percent


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Old 09-22-2008, 09:52 AM   #6
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Re: Window Tinting??

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Here is mine i think it was at 20 percent
here in Mass the tinting is more strict. We have a 35% max on the books, with no tinting allowed on the windshield more than 6 inches from the top. That said, if I had a way to find windows that had "Factory Tint" I could go as low as I wanted on the back 3 windows, but still max 35% on the front driver and passenger.

Any idea if the JDM glass will fit an '09 xB? and if it will fit, how dark is the JDM factory tint?
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Old 09-24-2008, 03:03 AM   #7
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does anyone know what tint came on the back windows?
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15% on the fronts and 8% on the windshield.
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Old 09-26-2008, 05:22 PM   #9
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Re: Window Tinting??

my xb came with tinted windows..i beleive it's 20% I just had them tint the 2 front windows and put any eyebrow on the front windshield and it's 20% matches perfectly. and is gauranteed by the place who did it for as long as I own my xB. had my past car tinted for 3yrs....no problems

In Indiana you can go as low as 20% and have the eyebrow on the front at the top and very bottom of the windshield. you can go lower at some places they either don't give you a receipt or they don't put what the percentage is. My bro has 5% all the way around on his 98 civic.

Also some places will double layer. do 20% or 35%twice...that would be hella dark

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