Tint Opinions

[AODfan]

I know this is probably not what you are asking, but though I would share, here I believe the legal limit is 20%, but I have 15% all the way around. Here are some pics that I could find:

 

[NCZ13]

i got 20 all around

in cali its illegal to have the fronts touched, ill put up with it. not tinting the front would pretty much defeat the purpose of tinting the car.

its so much cooler in temp when you get in ur car. it makes a difference

 

[MadOzodi]

Wow, 15% is WAY dark. I'm kinda leaning towards the 35% all the way around. If I were younger, I'd probably go the 20% all the way around.

 

[Kosh]

Those particular wheels make my car look somewhat cheap, they were on for the winter, they were cheaper 18s off my eclipse, Ive got the stockers back on for now. I honestly really like how the black wheels look with the polished lip on my car, I got quite a few compliments!

Black wheels are starting to grow on me I don't mind the stock wheels but they could definitely be better.

This chick at my work has 10% all the way around on her amg. She got pulled over for it and she played the "it was like this when I got it, i'm just a girl but my husband has a 600hp 300zx" card. If I was a woman I would get 10% but since I am not I'll go 35% (doh)

 

[LUECACK]

I wonder if the TYPE of tint is also a factor. The Infinity OP series I'm going with is metallized. Is yours metallized or dyed voiceKoil? How 'bout your Luecack?

no clue, all i know is its guaranteed not to fade to purple or green

 

[voiceKoil]

no clue, all i know is its guaranteed not to fade to purple or green

LoL yeh Im not sure either but I too have a lifetime (shop) warranty, They dont look metallic at all though, just dark color, if that sayes anything!



I was thinking of a good way to put it.... If you want them to look dark then I would go 20%, if you want them to look tinted but not black, then go 35%

 

[steven4264]

I have 20% all around and its perfect not too light but not too dark that the cops notice too much

 

[MadOzodi]

Hehe, appointment is coming up and I still haven't made a decision yet. If there's a metallic "sheen" to the tint that makes all grades blend well, then I'll go 35%/20%. But if not, then 35% all the way around for uniformity. Maybe I should just stick to that and be done with it, lol.

 

[Talbot]

Personally I hate the Metallic tint unless its on a silver car, and even then you have to bribe me to get it for that color.

 

[J.J.]

Personally I hate the Metallic tint unless its on a silver car, and even then you have to bribe me to get it for that color.

+1. Metallic (pow) !

Get 20% all the way round'. If you are in a stickler state, get 35%.

 

[voiceKoil]

Personally I hate the Metallic tint unless its on a silver car, and even then you have to bribe me to get it for that color.

(mswerd) I really dont like the metal look either, it just dosent go with anything

 

[MadOzodi]

I think I need to elaborate. Metallized film isn't metallic in that it reflects like a mirror. Hmmmm, follow this link and scroll down to Sputtered Film.

I don't want mirrored tint either!!!

 

[BlackJack]

Personally, I am thinking of doing 15% all around. It's a perfect match with the Black Mica IMO.

 

[Mike V]

I have 35 front and 20 rear but unfortunately the computer that has the pics is 540 miles away. I'll post a pic Sunday night.

 

[MadOzodi]

I went with 35% all the way around. This is the first time I've ever had my front driver & passenger windows tinted, very cool. Ok, so at certain angles, you can definitely see some kind of metallic mirror type reflection. But I think it looks really good! I'll post pics once it stops rainin.

 

[SharkDiver]

I got 28% on fronts and hatch and 15% on all the rest,Also a 10" sunscreen.I wish I would of went with 15% all around because 28% isnt dark enough.My shop here didnt have any shades in between 28 and 15% because I would of went with 20% all around.

 

[Ms3Xeoc]

In Mississippi, we have to get "inspection stickers" because of all the junk hillbilly beaters with no tail lights or blinkers. If you get pulled over without one it's a automatic ticket with a large fine attached.

I was unable to get an inspection sticker on my old 240, because whomever had it before put some 35% mirror tint on it. I ended up getting a ticket for it, and had to take the tint off to get my stupid sticker so I didnt have to pay the fine.

Oh god, I'm getting nostalgic... :'(


Anyway, keep it LEGAL whatever the laws are regarding tint. Not like the POPO's will be watching you anyway. It will save you alot of hassle I'll be getting some 35% on my Speed3 ASAP! BTW, the Cavalier in the back ground used to be mine as well, I put 20% on it and LOVED it. It's way illegal now. So If you can legally get 20% go for it.

 

[MadOzodi]

Went outside and snapped some pics. You'll notice they are REALLY reflective. I know a bunch of people hate the metallic, but I think it looks damn good on a Cosmic Blue. 35% Suntek Infinity OP all the way around.

I LOVE how the Cosmic Blue doesn't show how dirty the car is.

 

[Ms3Xeoc]

Wow i like that!

 

[MadOzodi]

Thanks! I honestly think the metallic only work on a Cosmic Blue. Definitely NOT Black Mica or Sunlight Silver & possibly on a True Red.

I just gotta remember not to roll down my windows till Sat.

(breakn)