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09-09-2008, 07:19 PM
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I've got a tint appointment on Saturday that should take around 4 hours. They gave me 3 samples of the FormulaONE Pinnacle series tint; 50, 35, and 15. It appears the 15 might be too dark, and it's difficult to decide on the 50 or 35 based on a 3"x6" sample stuck on the window.
Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks!
Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks!
09-09-2008, 07:20 PM
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The answer is easy. 35. 15 is way too dark and 50 is a waste of money. Go 35.
09-09-2008, 07:25 PM
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+1 for 35%...
09-09-2008, 07:31 PM
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I have 54% on my sides and 35% on the rear and I've recieved one ticket so far, but that was because I wasn't running my front plate (so they got me for that and tints). Otherwise I haven't had any problems rolling around SoCal with moon roof closed.
09-09-2008, 07:32 PM
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If 15% is to dark for you I'd definately go with 35%.. 50% is barely noticable IMO, and like C said a waste of money! Attached is a picture of my ride with 15%. Definately to dark during the night, but is very helpful blocking those hot sun rays during the day.. and it looks good too 
I almost went with 35%, since I had it on a couple of my old rides.. you won't be disappointed with!
I almost went with 35%, since I had it on a couple of my old rides.. you won't be disappointed with!
09-09-2008, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='665878' date='Sep 9 2008, 08:31 PM
I have 54% on my sides and 35% on the rear and I've recieved one ticket so far, but that was because I wasn't running my front plate. So they got me for that and tints. Otherwise haven't had any problems rolling around SoCal with moon roof closed.
09-09-2008, 07:33 PM
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Another one for the 35%... 
I recent did mine in Pinnacle 35 and feel it's perfect...
See link below:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=59423
Let us know what you end up with along with pix...
I recent did mine in Pinnacle 35 and feel it's perfect...
See link below:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=59423
Let us know what you end up with along with pix...
09-09-2008, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='665879' date='Sep 9 2008, 08:32 PM
If 15% is to dark for you I'd definately go with 35%.. 50% is barely noticable IMO, and like C said a waste of money!
