silver gray with 35% tint
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Window tint is typically measured in VLT (Visible Light Transmission)
So.... the lower the number, the less visible light transmission = darker film.
20% is darker than 35%
5% is darker than 20%
20% is pretty dark. Illegal in most US states for automobiles.
So.... the lower the number, the less visible light transmission = darker film.
20% is darker than 35%
5% is darker than 20%
20% is pretty dark. Illegal in most US states for automobiles.
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This is 35% Huper Optic. The photo was taken at 5:00 pm in October, so the lighting was kind of dark.
I think your tint is closer to this.
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I like the 35 allot. I think im gonna go with that.
This is 35% Huper Optic.? The photo was taken at 5:00 pm in October, so the lighting was kind of dark.
I think your tint is closer to this.
Originally Posted by bmwin14rsm' date='Dec 5 2004, 12:13 AM
This is 35% Huper Optic.? The photo was taken at 5:00 pm in October, so the lighting was kind of dark.
I think your tint is closer to this.
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Depends what look / use you are going for. I had Huper Optic 35 on a previous BMW, but opted for the Huper 50 this time. I was surprised when I looked at the small sample sheets the dealer had, I found the difference between the two as far as the 12"X12" samples to be noticeable but more subtle than I would have thought. There is a look that I have seen a lot on Mercs where the tint has an almost smoky appearance to the tint when seen from an oblique angle rather than just being dark. I think the Huper 50 gives the same cool/ classy effect.
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My experience is optical and % means transmission-35% means 35% of light gets through. In many respects this is a non linear function. That is 25% tint reduces light by 1/2 not 1/4.
The pictures in the post are biased by the ambient conditions, car interior lighting, and exterior light.
Practically, 40-50 is ok but makes no style statement, 30-35 looks hot, 20 is back seat limo stuff. I'm going with the 30-35 with my SG next week (I have same on my red 323 and it dresses the car nicely.)
The pictures in the post are biased by the ambient conditions, car interior lighting, and exterior light.
Practically, 40-50 is ok but makes no style statement, 30-35 looks hot, 20 is back seat limo stuff. I'm going with the 30-35 with my SG next week (I have same on my red 323 and it dresses the car nicely.)
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Originally Posted by evperry' date='Dec 6 2004, 09:38 AM
im getting 35 tomorow on my silver gray also.? Incdidently I have seen so less than 3 545's that are silver gary with what looks to be 35%.
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sure thing. i will atke pics with my ne wtreo 650, which inceidently has a great camera on it now.
don't forget to post some pics after .
Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Dec 6 2004, 04:34 PM
[quote name='evperry' date='Dec 6 2004, 09:38 AM']im getting 35 tomorow on my silver gray also.? Incdidently I have seen so less than 3 545's that are silver gary with what looks to be 35%.
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