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Old 03-03-2009 | 03:03 PM
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Yeah...registered in FL. I went that angle with them, but they still said they would only do 35....
No rush on the pics...whenever you get some time.
I may go to the local shop that sells it here and see if he'll give me a sample of the 35 and 15, so I can see how each looks on my car. This guy says he'll do pinnacle 5, 15, or 35...what ever I want. Not sure of his work though...seemed kinda shady on the phone.
Old 03-03-2009 | 06:37 PM
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Keep in mind that you won't know the true darkness unless all windows are tinted. So a sample of that tint isn't going to let you appreciate true darkness. You'll need to see a similar vehicle tinted at 15%.
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Originally Posted by geekmedic' post='806557' date='Mar 3 2009, 05:22 PM
Did you tell them the car is registered in FL?

I'm working the next 3 overnights, so won't be able to take any pics for a few days.
FL has tint laws now, besides, regardless of the plates you have on your car, you need to abide by the tint law in the state you are driving in. no exceptions.
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...that being said, many places will tint darker, just wont warranty their work or even give you a receipt.
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do 35% side windows and 15% rear window because the darker window will help the sides look a litter dark during the day (about %5 is what i was told) and it's still light enough to see when you reverse at night. that's the set-up i have and love it. i also have the windshield tinted 50% which really helps with the glare during the day that i also love but it's a controversial issue here.
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Originally Posted by xoeightx' post='806891' date='Mar 3 2009, 11:31 PM
do 35% side windows and 15% rear window because the darker window will help the sides look a litter dark during the day (about %5 is what i was told) and it's still light enough to see when you reverse at night. that's the set-up i have and love it. i also have the windshield tinted 50% which really helps with the glare during the day that i also love but it's a controversial issue here.
wow... i can see why that would be controversial
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Got 5% limo all around and couldn't be any happier... Was thinking of getting the windshield done too but it's so hard to see at night with it done so I opted out. Now I'm thinking of getting 35% on the windshield...
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Originally Posted by Jrowe' post='806913' date='Mar 3 2009, 11:54 PM
Got 5% limo all around and couldn't be any happier... Was thinking of getting the windshield done too but it's so hard to see at night with it done so I opted out. Now I'm thinking of getting 35% on the windshield...
why? just curious...
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='806801' date='Mar 3 2009, 08:49 PM
FL has tint laws now, besides, regardless of the plates you have on your car, you need to abide by the tint law in the state you are driving in. no exceptions.
FL has had tint laws atleast for the last 20 years (since I've been driving anyways). My last 2 cars I got tinted in Brandon, FL a shop along HWY 60, back in 2000-2003. The tinter had no probs tinting with 5% Llumar....on the receipt and Llumar certificate he put down the serial number for Llumar 35%. I had to get one of the windows warrantied because of a bubble, when I lived out in CA, and the shop glanced at the certificate, then asked what % was on there, and he matched it. Sweet and simple. Lived in CA for 10 years with FL tags and 5% tint, and never had an issue...got some glares from CHP, but never pulled over for it.
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Originally Posted by xoeightx' post='806891' date='Mar 3 2009, 10:31 PM
do 35% side windows and 15% rear window because the darker window will help the sides look a litter dark during the day (about %5 is what i was told) and it's still light enough to see when you reverse at night. that's the set-up i have and love it. i also have the windshield tinted 50% which really helps with the glare during the day that i also love but it's a controversial issue here.
35% on the rear is the legal limit in AL, and GA



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