GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)
View Poll Results: what color of tint do you have?
black (other then 5%)
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black (5%)
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reflection kind of tint
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9.68%
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2GS FAQ: Tint thread (add your tint pics and details here)

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Old 01-16-07 | 09:34 PM
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Not my Lexus, but you still can get an idea.

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Old 01-16-07 | 09:53 PM
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thanks guys. I did the tint this morning. 20% front windows. 5% back two/quarters and rear. Ill post pics tomorrow.
Old 01-17-07 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
I'll add to both posts

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35% tint on the windshield and side windows
20% tint on the rear windshield
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Man your car looks beautiful.

really likin that color.
Old 01-18-07 | 08:55 PM
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no trouble with the police?
Not 2 much most of the time i drive right by.
Old 01-19-07 | 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Jujharoo
Man your car looks beautiful.

really likin that color.
Yeah thats my old GS, I haven't had it since 05, but I wanted to share pics since it had the tinted windshield. I really took a chance on Grandpa gold, but I thought I could put it on the map!!
Old 01-31-07 | 10:17 AM
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I really only want a very subtle increase in darkness...just to make the car look a little richer. I was thinking 50% on the sides and 35% on the back...or should I get all 50%...or should I get all 35%. I looked at the tint thread and didn't see my first option on my color combo..and that's what I'm really shooting for.

Thanks fellas.
Old 01-31-07 | 10:25 AM
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35% is the way to go! My dads got 35% formula one on his white ls430 w/ tan interior and it looks great, just enough.
Old 01-31-07 | 10:26 AM
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Having a light car, black interior always makes tint alot darker than it really is...so thats why I'm debating.
Old 01-31-07 | 11:29 AM
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I have 35 on mine and its perfect and my car is blk/blk and its not too dark at all
Old 01-31-07 | 11:55 AM
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Go 50/35/30
Old 01-31-07 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankWhite
I really only want a very subtle increase in darkness...just to make the car look a little richer. I was thinking 50% on the sides and 35% on the back...or should I get all 50%...or should I get all 35%. I looked at the tint thread and didn't see my first option on my color combo..and that's what I'm really shooting for.

Thanks fellas.

This is right where I am at. 50% or 35%?

I need to just pick and do it. I have a gold/tan GS
Old 01-31-07 | 12:41 PM
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not sure what the tint law in NY is, but here in CA if you have 35% in the front, theres a chance you may get a ticket.

With that being said, i think 35% all around would probably look better than 50/35 if you dont mind the cops. And, if you have a dark colored interior, it makes your tint look darker.

hope that helps.
Old 01-31-07 | 02:01 PM
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Im in the same boat myself, and been thinking about it.
Old 01-31-07 | 02:09 PM
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I just want to be seen as a darker image from the ouside, not a shadow, I don't want to take away from the interior. But I want people to think..."are those windows tinted or not? kinda thing
Old 01-31-07 | 02:12 PM
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if i were you in the same situation, i'd go with 35%. i don't think it would be worth the $ to do only 50%, and 35% is still not too dark but its noticeable. if you really want it to be one of those where someone would look and not be able to know if it was tinted or not, then i guess 50% would cut it. i'm just a fan of dark tint though.

even though i just got a Maryland State Police Repair Order for my tints this past weekend.



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