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Old 01-24-08, 08:54 PM
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I'm thinking about tinting the windows in my '07 GS350 was wondering whether the tinting provides much protection against interior sun damage? Thanks.
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Old 01-24-08, 09:07 PM
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of course it does.
and it provides some protection against people looking at you picking your nose.
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You can't go wrong with window tint. It's a fairly inexpensive investment which helps the looks of your car and keeps it cool in the summer. And yes it does provide an ounce of privacy.
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I got state legal Hupor Optik tint. I love it. Not dark to see out of, yet it really does cut heat.
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same here, huper optik. get ceramic or the better tint that actually blocks out all the UV and the heat (while making sure it doesn't interfere with nav)
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tint tint tint always
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You should absolutely tint your vehicle. It keeps it a lot cooler in the summer, and saves your interior in the long run, plus it looks a lot better.
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Originally Posted by rominl
same here, huper optik. get ceramic or the better tint that actually blocks out all the UV and the heat (while making sure it doesn't interfere with nav)
+2 on the Huper Optik. Have it on my GS. IMO the best tint out there - it does all that it claims.
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Originally Posted by mbasko
I'm thinking about tinting the windows in my '07 GS350 was wondering whether the tinting provides much protection against interior sun damage? Thanks.
Some people like the look of tint and others do not.
Regardless of the percentage of tint level (dark or light)....tint does provide protection both for the interior and the people inside.
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So ceramic tint won't interfer with my Nav and Radio?
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Ceramic isn't supposed to. Unlike the old "titanium" tints of yor.
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Originally Posted by MaxMax256
So ceramic tint won't interfer with my Nav and Radio?
absolutely won't, coz' it's not metallic. and of course it's proven on my cars too

basically metallic are the dangerous ones
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I live in AZ . WE ALL TINT IN AZ. Its so damn hot you have to,. plus the car looks much better, and you get some privacy in traffic and stop lights
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CA law states Front Side Windows must allow more than 70% of light in.

Does anyone have 70% tint? How noticable is it since it is letting 70% of the light thru? Thanks.
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