04-03-2021, 07:12 PM | #1 |
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Tint or No-Tint?
I usually never tint the windows on any of my cars, but given this is my first black car kind of thinking about going for a 'murdered-out' look i.e. 5% rear, 20% (or 5%) front, 40% (or 20%) windshield, when I get the Arctic Coating next week. What do you think? Do most of you go with the tint regardless of the color? I am a bit worried this will make it a bit of 'cop magnet' but still willing to risk it.
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04-03-2021, 07:26 PM | #2 |
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Funny you ask this question, I was thinking about it yesterday and today. I have tinted EVERY car I have ever owned regardless of color.
Over the years, I went lighter and lighter from 30, 35 to 50%. I really dig the no tint look now especially with a flashy interior color.
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Always tint.
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04-03-2021, 07:50 PM | #4 |
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yep always tint ... beyond "looking cool", it really does make a difference during summer, not to mention the privacy.
Just got my car tinted today. 20% xpel prime xr all around. My previous car had 35% which I found a bit light.
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04-03-2021, 08:53 PM | #6 |
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35% all around huper optik drei, formula one stratos, or crystalline. 80-70% on the windshield as well which is barely visible your dash will thank you.
5% is too ghetto for me and won't suit this car IMO. Not a fan of the taxi cab/Uber look with nothing in-front and limo in rear. With 35% all around you are visible as a driver still and the police just care about seeing if you're wearing a seatbelt if it's illegal in your area. |
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04-03-2021, 09:33 PM | #7 |
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Tint is a must!
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04-04-2021, 06:27 AM | #9 |
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Whatever is legal for front windows I go with that all around. Think that's 28% in FL, so I go with a quality tint close to that number. Added bonus it shows my M3 CS seats somewhat nicely from the outside and will do the same for CF bucket seats in the G80/2.
80% Windshield
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Can you even see out of all that darkness at night. I always get 35% sides and rear and it seems to work well. Some tasteful tint without being too dark.
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05-01-2021, 01:43 PM | #16 |
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No front plate and dark tint all around is like the bat signal for cops here, I went with 35% and I think it looks good on BG.
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05-02-2021, 10:45 PM | #19 |
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Yes very easy to see out of. I recommend 50% on the windshield. You will only notice no glare during the day. Doesn't change anything at night. I haven't been pulled over for tint since early Obama days lol. Cops don't seem to care as long as you aren't driving like a idiot they just bypass. In San Diego.
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05-03-2021, 07:49 AM | #20 |
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No tint for me. Cant see sht at night lol. Plus i wanna show off the interior. Just like my F80 i wont be dailying my G80. plus whenever i drive i have to have the windows down.
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