Need advice on Tinting Windows
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Originally Posted by gwf545' date='Oct 5 2005, 10:35 PM
I've never looked into tinting and have often wondered what it costs.? What have you paid for a full tint?? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by donv' date='Oct 7 2005, 10:52 PM
[quote name='Bimmer32' date='Oct 5 2005, 10:23 PM'][quote name='EuroCarFan' date='Oct 5 2005, 05:32 PM']I have 35% all around, except the front windshield.? I used Madico Charcool tint which also has a lifetime warranty.? The tint shop put a specific type of Madico non-metallized tint on my car cause I have Navigation.
It's funny that my brother, who also owns a MB, also thinks tint will cheapen my car.? I'm happy with it.? Here's a pic:
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It's funny that my brother, who also owns a MB, also thinks tint will cheapen my car.? I'm happy with it.? Here's a pic:
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Thanks everyone. I'm going to do some research with the information you provided, including the sunglasses thing. I wear eye glasses and the only thing available are those "clip ons." It's OK if I look like an old fart.
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[/quote]Get some transitions. I have progressive/transitions. They are great.[snapback]181169[/snapback]
[/quote]Do they make progressive/transition windows?
Probably but too expensive for practicality. If I can figure out a tint (some many choices and shades, I might just use my daughters "Winnie the Pooh" shades. I tried the sunglasses, but since the sun is directly on the side, I need those sunglass goggles. 
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' date='Oct 10 2005, 10:10 PM
[quote name='donv' date='Oct 7 2005, 10:52 PM'][quote name='Bimmer32' date='Oct 5 2005, 10:23 PM'][quote name='EuroCarFan' date='Oct 5 2005, 05:32 PM']I have 35% all around, except the front windshield.? I used Madico Charcool tint which also has a lifetime warranty.? The tint shop put a specific type of Madico non-metallized tint on my car cause I have Navigation.
It's funny that my brother, who also owns a MB, also thinks tint will cheapen my car.? I'm happy with it.? Here's a pic:
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It's funny that my brother, who also owns a MB, also thinks tint will cheapen my car.? I'm happy with it.? Here's a pic:
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Thanks everyone. I'm going to do some research with the information you provided, including the sunglasses thing. I wear eye glasses and the only thing available are those "clip ons." It's OK if I look like an old fart.
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[/quote]Get some transitions. I have progressive/transitions. They are great.[snapback]181169[/snapback]
[/quote]Do they make progressive/transition windows?
Probably but too expensive for practicality. If I can figure out a tint (some many choices and shades, I might just use my daughters "Winnie the Pooh" shades. I tried the sunglasses, but since the sun is directly on the side, I need those sunglass goggles. [snapback]182490[/snapback]
[/quote]How about a progressive/transition nose/eyes covering scuba mask? You'd draw more attention than your car. But, really, what about the shades that people put on their side windows--ugly, but effective?
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Originally Posted by donv' date='Oct 10 2005, 09:34 PM
How about a progressive/transition nose/eyes covering scuba mask? You'd draw more attention than your car.
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Definitely need to open up that sunroof to allow the snorkel to come through.
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We need those tints that go darker when its bright and turn light when its dark ahhahaha like sunglasses! and Turn light with a switch so when i see a cop LIGHT! hehehehe
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anyone knows if the the brand Sunguard or Johnson is the good brand?
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Originally Posted by mikej' post='180580' date='Oct 6 2005, 03:27 PM
Yeah, I called Extreme tint yesterday and they said they were doing one that day, probably Merzbow's E60 and the did a couple the day before. I'm sure they really are wondering where these E60's are coming from. I think EuroCarFan should get a cut, hahaha. He's the one referring everyone to that place. I guess some of those guys are Filipino. I made an appointment for this Saturday. I wanted to try the Madico Onyx but don't wanna take the chance of installing a metallic tint. I'll stick with the Charcool since I haven't heard any complaints. The Onyx might be too dark anyways. It's not like I'm trying to hide from anyone.
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