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Old 05-24-2004, 10:18 AM
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I would like tinted windows on my car. I have been looking at your cars too see which one I should do. Should I tint the whole front and back or should I just tint the back ? Let me know what you think.

Also how dark should the tint be?
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it really depends on what windows you feel comfortable not seeing very well out of... also, beware of your states' laws. id say just do the rear windows to play it safe
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Alot depends on your local laws. I went 30% on all side and back windows. If you make the rear too dark, you won't be able to see behind you at night when backing. Even with my 30% this was a problem, but I upgraded my reverse lights to Halogens (250% brighter) to solve the problem. I'm very pleased with the look and functionality.

Whatever you do, DON'T tint the sunroof.
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I believe Michigan will let you tint the front windows too.

Also told you can go to 5% tint in michigan.
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It'* usually a different percentage front and rear. Maybe mine'* .........? Crap. I forget. Ok. Just checked. I'm 35%. All the way around.
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Whoops, I guess the front can only be 20% and the back can be 5%.

Personly I think the same percentage tint all the way around would be better then differant percentages. But i dont know
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I think im gonna also have to update my rear lights like you did.
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i have got 20% all the way around
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Originally Posted by BigNick-
I believe Michigan will let you tint the front windows too.

Also told you can go to 5% tint in michigan.

michigan tint.. is
any percentage on the rear windows... 6" strip on the front and only the sunshade on the windshield.. cant come down any lower the the "tint to here" mark
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Whatever you do, DON'T tint the sunroof.
why?


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