Official 3rd Gen IS Tint Thread - add your pics here!
12-07-13 | 08:07 PM
#196
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From: MN
Happy to report my tints seem to have lightened up a little bit since yesterday - just the right amount(!) - and I'm very happy with the darkness (42%)! They also have the slightest bit of brown tone to them (as little as imaginable), which goes great with Nebula Grey, which has a ting of purple into it, the pewter rims and Rioja Red interior! 
12-07-13 | 08:14 PM
#197
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From: NY
Sorry, but I'm not sure of the name of the tint. Also happy with the quality, which seems clearer than that on my BMW, which I paid $500 for at the dealer, but also don't know name of the tint on same.
Last edited by dbs600; 12-07-13 at 08:18 PM.
12-08-13 | 08:09 AM
#199
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From: CA
Thanks iPinky 
Nice color combo with the obsidian and black. I like the black wheels too! Nice of your dealer to include that Here's a side pic of my ride. I don't think you'll have a problem of it being too dark if you go with 35%. I feel like it isn't too dark on mine.
Nice color combo with the obsidian and black. I like the black wheels too! Nice of your dealer to include that Here's a side pic of my ride. I don't think you'll have a problem of it being too dark if you go with 35%. I feel like it isn't too dark on mine.And thanks for the compliment. As for my dealer and my wheels, I had to do some bargaining on that one. I wish they come that nice without any hustling. Haha.
12-08-13 | 08:21 AM
#200
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From: CA
Sweet! You're right, not too dark. Alright, that's it. I've made up my mind. Definitely going 35% on the side windows. Thank you for the pics!
And thanks for the compliment. As for my dealer and my wheels, I had to do some bargaining on that one. I wish they come that nice without any hustling. Haha.
And thanks for the compliment. As for my dealer and my wheels, I had to do some bargaining on that one. I wish they come that nice without any hustling. Haha.
For sure, the dark wheels look good!
12-08-13 | 10:47 AM
#201
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From: California
Happy to report my tints seem to have lightened up a little bit since yesterday - just the right amount(!) - and I'm very happy with the darkness (42%)! They also have the slightest bit of brown tone to them (as little as imaginable), which goes great with Nebula Grey, which has a tinge of purple into it, the pewter rims and Rioja Red interior!
12-08-13 | 10:56 AM
#203
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From: NY
Have you done anything to the rear? If not, consider painting the lower plastic portion of the bumper to match, spray tint your rear lamps and reflectors minimally, debadge and add a discrete rear spoiler!?
So perfect.
Last edited by dbs600; 12-08-13 at 10:59 AM.
12-08-13 | 03:33 PM
#204
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From: CA
bruteshot2, love your car so much, I'm continuing to look at pictures of it!
Have you done anything to the rear? If not, consider painting the lower plastic portion of the bumper to match, spray tint your rear lamps and reflectors minimally, debadge and add a discrete rear spoiler!?
So perfect.
Have you done anything to the rear? If not, consider painting the lower plastic portion of the bumper to match, spray tint your rear lamps and reflectors minimally, debadge and add a discrete rear spoiler!?
So perfect.
The only thing I've done to the rear is debadge the "Lexus" and switch to black pearl emblems for the "L" logo, "IS" and "350". Future plans include switching out the diffuser once more come out. I thought about darkening the rear lamps before but never got to it. We'll see. I'll post some pics from the rear in my other thread sometime tomorrow when I get the chance
12-08-13 | 04:12 PM
#205
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From: NY
Haha thanks dbs. I appreciate it. The only thing I've done to the rear is debadge the "Lexus" and switch to black pearl emblems for the "L" logo, "IS" and "350". Future plans include switching out the diffuser once more come out. I thought about darkening the rear lamps before but never got to it. We'll see. I'll post some pics from the rear in my other thread sometime tomorrow when I get the chance
The only thing I've done to the rear is debadge the "Lexus" and switch to black pearl emblems for the "L" logo, "IS" and "350". Future plans include switching out the diffuser once more come out. I thought about darkening the rear lamps before but never got to it. We'll see. I'll post some pics from the rear in my other thread sometime tomorrow when I get the chance If someone starts a thread for "Car of the Month", you have my vote!
Still consider removing the IS350 badging; gives the rear a wider look.
Last edited by dbs600; 12-08-13 at 04:16 PM.
12-09-13 | 03:17 PM
#206
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From: CA
Last edited by bruteshot2; 12-09-13 at 03:29 PM.
