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Old 07-20-07, 09:00 AM
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I have a white gs and Im gettin platinum plus tint. But I cant decide whether to do 20% all around or 35% on side windows and 20% on the rear windshield. Has anyone seen a gs with all 20% platinum tint? Does it look corny? Does 35% look too light?
Old 07-20-07, 12:29 PM
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I wouldn't go any darker than 35%, but keep in mind I have a black on black.
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Go 20%
Or 15% personally.

I have 15% all around (except the front) on my 05 Matrix which is white and it looks SWEET!

I have 20% all around on my GS and its black.
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Whatever % you get, make sure it is the same% all around so the car looks uniform. Mix match tint reminds me of NYC Lincoln Town car cabs.
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cpone is your 20% platinum tint? You got any Pics?
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
Whatever % you get, make sure it is the same% all around so the car looks uniform. Mix match tint reminds me of NYC Lincoln Town car cabs.
i agree with sean.
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In my country the police is very agressive about that.The ticket is $100 the first time. I can't install anymore than 50% to not violate the law.
I installed a 40% to my Integra and its very dark. Also it affect the vision at night. All my car (Integra & GS) are black on black.
Besides that I like much the factory green tint on my GS.
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if you're up for doing it and your shop is willing to, i'd recommed doing the front windshield in 50%, this will allow you to use a lesser tint on the other windows, but still have a darker and much better look to the car IMO...
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I went with 35% all around ....looks nice and cops really don't bother you...
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