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What kinda tint on a PDW SC4?

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Old 03-07-05, 10:52 PM
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So...I'm planning to tint my windows soon, and I was wondering what you guys think...should I go with the dark / limo type tint? Or should I go with the reflective / mirror tint? Anyone with either on a PDW SC? I've seen a few pics, but nothing really clean / clear to convince me one way or the other...
Old 03-07-05, 11:07 PM
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I know for sure dark tint would look great but I also want to see the reflective titanium style tint on white cars.

So I didnt vote.

basically, dark will always be classic and great no matter what, but reflective will look great as well.
Old 03-07-05, 11:22 PM
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Mirror tints
Old 03-08-05, 12:26 AM
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I have a 35% smoke layed over 39% chrome. i didnt plan it that way but the color is perfect for my car. I dont have a better pic to show you.

Old 03-08-05, 05:27 AM
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heres a pic of my mirror tint on my white sc. it has a 7% tint. found that out by getting pulled over by the cops and they used this device to see how much % tint you have
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My vote is for dark. It's what I have.

Believe it or not it depends on the style of the car, the type of paint, and even things like your wheel finish. That's how I came to my decision on my car with the dark tints.

Incidently, my other white car has titanium tints. It also has brighter wheels and no contrasting accents.

Pick the one that best supplements the effect you are trying to achieve.
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I am getting my windows tinted as we speak, its going to be ready on thursday. I am doing dark 20% all around, ill post pics for you.
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My vote went for black. Get 0% all the way around, front windshield too.
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Originally Posted by newyorksc
My vote went for black. Get 0% all the way around, front windshield too.
It would be kinda hard to see thru a 0% tint, wouldn't it?
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Originally Posted by newyorksc
My vote went for black. Get 0% all the way around, front windshield too.
LOL...that's funny...0% tint...
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i dont think there's a 0% tint. i think the lowest is 3%. mine is 7% and you cant even see inside of it. all u see is your reflection
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What kind of film is the shop using for the tint? My dad used to own a shop and they used Johnson films (one of the best) we tinted our 73 camaro and they film didn't fade for 9 years. (we owned it for 9 then sold it) So I am prob. sure that it is still good, and that was 4 years ago.

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oh, black. go for 15% its a great shade and it dosen't interfere with viewing, also the cops won't target you as much as 7, 5, or 0... <------ Never heard of a 0 before


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Originally Posted by Senator
What kind of film is the shop using for the tint? My dad used to own a shop and they used Johnson films (one of the best) we tinted our 73 camaro and they film didn't fade for 9 years. (we owned it for 9 then sold it) So I am prob. sure that it is still good, and that was 4 years ago.

Josh

oh, black. go for 15% its a great shade and it dosen't interfere with viewing, also the cops won't target you as much as 7, 5, or 0... <------ Never heard of a 0 before


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0% is the easiest to apply. All you have to do is grab a can of black spaypaint (gloss or flat, your choice), shake the can up, and unload on the windows. You can even apply a little 0% to the surrounding door areas by not doing any prep work.
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i had 15% charcoal(limo) it was the best mirror tint doesn't do it for me.
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I have a dark green SC4 and i got 20% all around and it looks great would't get anything else.


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