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Old 02-14-2012, 10:45 PM
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I want to tint the front windows. What percent of tint do I use to match the rear passenger doors on my Screw FX4? The back doors are factory tinted and I'm guessing that is made into the window and not removable. I want to tint the front as dark as I can without being darker than the back two doors (i think that would look real goofy).

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Your factory tint is 20% but it's in the glass so it looks a little different. But my dad has 20% on his front and it looks almost identical. So what I'm saying is 20% is what you need to get!
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Originally Posted by coolblue
Your factory tint is 20% but it's in the glass so it looks a little different. But my dad has 20% on his front and it looks almost identical. So what I'm saying is 20% is what you need to get!
Awesome! Thanks for the quick response. This forum is full of helpful people.
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I don't know if your tint is the same as mine but 15% matches mine pretty good.
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If you can get 20% 3m premium tint, it'll be close, I'd just throw 35 on the rear and tint the front, it'll match
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And to the tint will cure in the sun so 20% will cure down to 17ish%
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Originally Posted by dykzeulb
If you can get 20% 3m premium tint, it'll be close, I'd just throw 35 on the rear and tint the front, it'll match
Great looking truck, but I'm confused by your statement. You put 35% on back and 20% up front? My back is already pretty dark and I'm looking to match them. I love the 3M products and know a place that can do it.
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Yes I tinted over everything, it's hard to see at night, I also added a 20% brow on the windshield. All done for 150 at a local 3m installer, lifetime guaranteed at any dealer nationwide. Lumar used to be good, but I noticed it browns up badly 3m keeps its color better. The only reason I did the back is for my daughter who is currently in a rear facing car seat. The sun cut through the factory tint.
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ok, thanks for explaining. I think I will go with 20% on the front.


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