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Old 12-25-2007, 11:16 AM
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I havent had the windows tinted on a car in a LONG time, so i don't even know what to look for anymore.
Suggestions are appreciated!
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Originally Posted by GlockandRoll' post='510487' date='Dec 25 2007, 03:16 PM
I havent had the windows tinted on a car in a LONG time, so i don't even know what to look for anymore.
Suggestions are appreciated!
I went with 20%. I think that's the darkest I would go with to look really nice and still feel comfortable with the visibility through the windows. It is really a personal preference, though.
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I used lumar, 50% on the fornt and rear side windows and 35% on the back.
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ceramic, or metallic... which is better?
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Ceramic tint is the best tint for any car. Metallic will interfere with radio reception, at least if you listen to AM. Happened to me when I had my e46, I used metallic and lost AM reception.
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double limo all around!!!
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Originally Posted by PlatinumEdition' post='510494' date='Dec 25 2007, 03:48 PM
double limo all around!!!
Best tint 3m
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http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry502147

Llumar Axcess is designed to mimic metallic tint without the problems. Price is way less than metallic or ceramic.
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Huber Optic or Formula One!
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i went with a dyed tint.. 35% all around


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