View Poll Results: Preferred tint darkness for rear windows
5% tint on rear windows
1
4.35%
20% tint on rear windows
8
34.78%
35% tint on rear windows
12
52.17%
No tint on any windows
2
8.70%
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Window Tint Percetage Of Choice w/poll
03-23-2011, 03:12 PM
#26
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Yeah, I had 20% on the rears of my 528i, and backing up sucked. I can't imagine that on my windshield.
John,
Thanks for sharing the pic of your car, I'm definitely going to have to do Huper Ceramic 30 now.
It's not gay that we match is it? (BTW, what color shirt are you wearing tomorrow 
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John,
Thanks for sharing the pic of your car, I'm definitely going to have to do Huper Ceramic 30 now.
It's not gay that we match is it? (BTW, what color shirt are you wearing tomorrow )
03-23-2011, 04:06 PM
#29
Percentage of tint is a combination of compliance with state regulations, personal preference and the color of the car. You control the latter two.
IMO, state legal tint (30%-35%) will look darker that it actually is on a lighter color car. I had a white Ford Probe GT prior to my Mercedes, and the 30% tint on it looked as dark as 20% or darker.
I prefer the same level of tint on all the glass where it's legal to tint.
IMO, state legal tint (30%-35%) will look darker that it actually is on a lighter color car. I had a white Ford Probe GT prior to my Mercedes, and the 30% tint on it looked as dark as 20% or darker.
I prefer the same level of tint on all the glass where it's legal to tint.
03-23-2011, 04:39 PM
#30
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At some point doesn't it become cheaper and easier just to get some black spray paint and do the insides of your windows yourself? I mean if you have a 70s cargo van for the expressed purpose of kidnapping people, isn't that more professional than taping news paper over the windows? There should be a DIY on here about that.
03-23-2011, 05:15 PM
#31
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Can you hear the lambs, Clarice??
Honestly, I agree with those who said the same % all around. The car just doesn't look right with different percentages.
BTW - I did the X3 driving challenge at my local dealership today. Those new X3s are pretty nice; felt much better than the Q5 that I had driven before it. Nice to see that the trend started by the lowly ccoupe on the panorama roof has caught on.
Honestly, I agree with those who said the same % all around. The car just doesn't look right with different percentages.
BTW - I did the X3 driving challenge at my local dealership today. Those new X3s are pretty nice; felt much better than the Q5 that I had driven before it. Nice to see that the trend started by the lowly ccoupe on the panorama roof has caught on.
03-23-2011, 05:45 PM
#32
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<sniff><sniff> I, myself, cannot.
The new X3 is pretty sweet, but if I wanted the same interior room and better ground clearance I would have kept my C240. I just put $5k down to get on the list for the Tesla Model S, don't worry I won't be able to take delivery for at least two years, so I haven't abandoned you guys yet. Even after I get it I plan to keep my C230 for road trips ect, but I may get tempted to go nuts with it if it isn't my daily driver... Can you say 5% tint all the way around (including the windshield)
(That was a joke)
The new X3 is pretty sweet, but if I wanted the same interior room and better ground clearance I would have kept my C240. I just put $5k down to get on the list for the Tesla Model S, don't worry I won't be able to take delivery for at least two years, so I haven't abandoned you guys yet. Even after I get it I plan to keep my C230 for road trips ect, but I may get tempted to go nuts with it if it isn't my daily driver... Can you say 5% tint all the way around (including the windshield)
(That was a joke)
03-25-2011, 04:19 AM
#33
Junior Member
I have 5% all the way around on my C230K, and a brow on the windshield.
I live in Las Vegas, so the sun is stupid bright during the day. I have gotten used to it, and can drive it at night just fine. I really have no issues with it.
I like it.. I can sit at a stop light and pick boogers & no one ever knows...
or get road-head from some girls... or...
LOL. J/K
Get dark tint, it looks great and keeps the cabin cooler.
I live in Las Vegas, so the sun is stupid bright during the day. I have gotten used to it, and can drive it at night just fine. I really have no issues with it.
I like it.. I can sit at a stop light and pick boogers & no one ever knows...
or get road-head from some girls... or...
LOL. J/K
Get dark tint, it looks great and keeps the cabin cooler.
03-26-2011, 11:09 AM
#35
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I made my decision and am currently standing in front of Pro Tint in Plano waiting for my wife to pick me up while they work on my car
03-26-2011, 03:27 PM
#36
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03-26-2011, 03:52 PM
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I agree with same % all the way around. I've been thinking about getting 20% all around but keep hesitating because Virginia is soooooo strict with their tinting laws and I don't want to cause any trouble with cops. I think 35% is the limit and maybe if I get 25% it won't be so dark to attract too much attention...
I think 35% is the limit and maybe if I get 25% it won't be so dark to attract too much attention...
03-26-2011, 05:25 PM
#38
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