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Old 02-10-2010, 04:40 PM
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Tint turns purple if you use alcohol based cleaner on it. Shop installed or self installed from Walmart. So, throw your Windex out if you have your tints because you're gonna fock it up.

As for bubbles, its all in the application. Have to soak the film and apply it to a wet window, then use a squeegee to remove the excess water from beneath the film once it is cut to size. The more time you spend on the application, the better its going to come out.

I used to work in a shop that did tinting, and i can tell you that there is basically zero difference between what they are installing and what you can get from any store with an auto shop. The price comes from installation, not the equipment.
Actually it is ammonia in glass cleaners that f it up.I have 5% all the way around"excluding the windshield" and no issues.At night is a slight bitch.I have had 5% tint on my vehicles since I was 16 years old and never an issue.Name:  truck 003.jpg
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Old 02-10-2010, 11:34 PM
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Yeah, ammonia. I knew what i was getting at, just used the wrong word.
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So what % on the front is a close "match" to the factory tint on the rear windows. Its sounding like 15-20%?
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Originally Posted by Turbojoey
So what % on the front is a close "match" to the factory tint on the rear windows. Its sounding like 15-20%?
35%-20% depending on the film ...
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Thats nice to know, since I've always put 35% on all my cars, but never had to match. I like 35%
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No idea what I have. I had the dealer do mine before I agreed to buy. Just enough for the front windows to match the rear.
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Originally Posted by boilerup15
I had 35% put on at a shop cost me 130.00, then I didn't like it so I bought 15% and put it on right over the 35%. So now its about 10%, and I love it. But as stated before, its a bitch at night.
wouldn't it multiply instead of add? in other words, if you put on 35% tint, you are taking away 65% of the light and let through 35%. now of that 35%, you take away 85% and let through 15%....so 0.35*0.15=0.05, meaning you effectively have 5% tint.

just wondering.
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Originally Posted by Redneckmafia
35%-20% depending on the film ...
Not quite. 15% is a perfect match IMO while some say 20% is the right one. I'd go with 15% because the windshield lets in so much extra light. I had 15% and it was great.
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I just had 20% put on rears and strip on front with 35% on fronts for around $200 for a 2010 super cab. The 35% is good on the sides. It cooled the temps cosiderably in the cab! I love it and it may look darker because I have the sterling siver paint, but it looks plenty dark!
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Exclamation Window Tint %

I got 35% all the way round but I suggest that before deciding on the % that you check first the current tint law limits in your state. Check it here www.TintBuyer.com. They provide relevant information about window tints such as its types, quotations and will help you find the best professional tinter near your area.



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