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Old 02-03-2009, 07:27 AM
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ok so now with my new glass, I can finally tint the car w/o any new issues, SOOOO What % should i do, i like it dark but the darkest ive had was 15% llumar tint. right now im on the fence thinking about doing 3m's 8%. Anyone have limo tint that they regretted later??. For reference post up pics if you got em. Here is my 540 with said 15%
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Old 02-03-2009, 07:29 AM
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and 1 more, I think the 1st pic is good because you can see how dark it really is w/ the white fence behind the car.
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Old 02-03-2009, 07:55 AM
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I'll be tracking this topic for sure. I'm looking to tinit the E60 some time soon. All my previous cars had limo in the rears and 15% in the front. Seemed to work out ok. May be a little hard when backing up @ night. Also, its illegal to tint the front driver and passenger windows in Cali. Not that anyone listens...
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In Ny it is also "not" legal, But ?? I hate how you can see right through the 15% and see the whole white fence, Im actually convincing my self the 8% which is actually 5 but meters 8...
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I am running 20% which is not legal here.
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that was my 2007 magnum limo tint all around 15% drivers window damn i miss her sometimes =/
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btw the windows are a little bit open in this picture but it was impossible to see inside in broad daylight
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Not really a great pic to see how dark it is, but 5 is pretty dark, I had a magnum too..Did u have the hemi??
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U had the 5% over the factory tint? thats dark..
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no i had the sxt =/ lol it was a nice car though i still think i might get another one soon specially since they are getting so cheap..


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