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Old 11-01-15 | 06:17 PM
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Updated Pictures with 20% tint!

Could someone recommend what tint percentage looks good on a Red SC400. Not sure if I should go dark with 15% or with something like 30%. I know it is all personal preference, I am just wondering if I should go that dark.

If anyone has there cars tinted with light or dark tint, feel free to post pics with the percentage. I appreciate it.

Updated pictures of the car with 20% tint on the back and sides:








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Old 11-01-15 | 08:22 PM
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I have 5% on the rear and back windows, and 20% on the two front door Windows.








Old 11-02-15 | 07:49 AM
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Tint on a red SC is basically a necessity! I think tint on every SC is a good modification for both looks and a cooler cabin, but it really looks great on red SC's.
Old 11-02-15 | 10:07 AM
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Thanks to IL laws, I'm technically limited to 35% on the back and 50% on the front. Should look slick once it's applied.
Old 11-02-15 | 06:49 PM
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As dark as is legal in the rear windows, and 25% on the fronts.
Old 11-03-15 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Tabaka
Tint on a red SC is basically a necessity! I think tint on every SC is a good modification for both looks and a cooler cabin, but it really looks great on red SC's.
Negative... Rather have clear, clean glass windows with a clear view of my interior wrapped in nice, new fresh leather.
Old 11-05-15 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by joe diego
Negative... Rather have clear, clean glass windows with a clear view of my interior wrapped in nice, new fresh leather.
Until those unprotected leathers are dried out and cracked from being beaten on by the sun and the cabin getting well over 100 degrees in just a couple of years or less.. No thanks..

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Old 11-05-15 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by joe diego
Negative... Rather have clear, clean glass windows with a clear view of my interior wrapped in nice, new fresh leather.
Have you consider getting 60 or 70% ceramic tint for your car? it isn't noticeable and it lowers the cabin temperature dramatically to protect the leather. It's pricey, but well worth the money if you plan on keeping the car.
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35% is about perfect...not to dark and not to light....
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Updated Pictures with 20% tint!
Old 11-11-15 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by FSUsucks1
I have 5% on the rear and back windows, and 20% on the two front door Windows.








Car looks very good. Thanks for the pics!
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