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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by GrnMachine210
I've been thinking about tinting my windshield. Nothing too dark. 50% at the darkest. Want it mainly to block the heat from getting inside. Just wondering if anyone has done this and if it effects visibility noticeably. Do not want to endanger myself. Lol pics would be helpful
3m has a new tint for front windshields. Doesn't change the color too much but does a great job blocking the heat. Cost is about $75 here in the islands installed
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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Yeah we heard all the "dont do this" comments on previous threads, and we are all well aware...with that said, I can't wait to get mine done. I want it for cosmetic reasons not blocking sun I have a good sun shade.
Let us know when you pass a cop on a bad day and he makes you peel it off on the side of the road.

My buddy tinted his and 1 week later he got pulled over and had to either pull it off on the spot or leave the car. He paid $60 to have it tinted, $80 for the tow truck to tow the car to the tint shop, $30 to have them remove the tint, $150 ticket.

Not worth the risk for me.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by shadowrider
Let us know when you pass a cop on a bad day and he makes you peel it off on the side of the road.

My buddy tinted his and 1 week later he got pulled over and had to either pull it off on the spot or leave the car. He paid $60 to have it tinted, $80 for the tow truck to tow the car to the tint shop, $30 to have them remove the tint, $150 ticket.

Not worth the risk for me.
I'm not worried about cops...I'm a gambling man lol plus they are concerned with all the ricers and people driving bikes like crazy idiots, not the guy going 45 in an f150 with 35's.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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Post up some pics im thinking about going get 50 down the windshield, main reason is because headlights are way too bright for my eyes it causes extreme glare im hoping the 50 can help with that at night.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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Look at the link on page 1......
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by amick218
I'm not worried about cops...I'm a gambling man lol plus they are concerned with all the ricers and people driving bikes like crazy idiots, not the guy going 45 in an f150 with 35's.

Do you have Inspections in FL?.....In Texas, it would fail inspection if you tint below the AS1 line (about 5")
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by rbraughn
Do you have Inspections in FL?.....In Texas, it would fail inspection if you tint below the AS1 line (about 5")
No inspections, emissions here.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by amick218
No inspections, emissions here.
You guys are lucky
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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Here in MD you only get an inspection when you buy it, then its just emissions every 2 years
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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No inspections in my part of sc/ga
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