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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Hey Guys,

Just got back from the tint shop... got a Madico CharCOOL 35%... meter read 32% but they let me get it even though it is 35% net here.

My question is... have you seen your car being tinted in the shop? Did they cover up the speaker grills on doors and rear?

The installers sprayed so much water/soap that I was nervous if anything happens to the speakers?

Do you guys know if it safe to do that?
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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by eclipsin420
Hey Guys,

Just got back from the tint shop... got a Madico CharCOOL 35%... meter read 32% but they let me get it even though it is 35% net here.

My question is... have you seen your car being tinted in the shop? Did they cover up the speaker grills on doors and rear?

The installers sprayed so much water/soap that I was nervous if anything happens to the speakers?

Do you guys know if it safe to do that?
you'll be ok. they are usually pros so they'll know not to damage your speakers.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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how bout some closer shots from 3-5 feet, did you have your mirrors done too? i hate bright lights behind me
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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Did the meter read 32% after the installation. Did you have factory tint. I ask because I had my fronts done at 35% over factory tint and it looks like 20%. In my area we are allowed 70% so I'm way off. Need to remove and start over with 50%, it will still be over the limit but more acceptable.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Did the meter read 32% after the installation. Did you have factory tint. I ask because I had my fronts done at 35% over factory tint and it looks like 20%. In my area we are allowed 70% so I'm way off. Need to remove and start over with 50%, it will still be over the limit but more acceptable.
hey, my bad... it was the 42% film but when they applied it onto the windows, it read 32% from the meter when the net law here in maine is 35%
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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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how bout some closer shots from 3-5 feet, did you have your mirrors done too? i hate bright lights behind me
the mirrors get tinted automatically at night time... i will try to get some closer shots


i just saw a small 2-3 inch scratch on the front right film... i have to go back tomorrow and get it redone
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Old May 8, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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really? hmm, lights that shine behind me are still too bright.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by eclipsin420
hey, my bad... it was the 42% film but when they applied it onto the windows, it read 32% from the meter when the net law here in maine is 35%
So I guess the factory tint is 10%. If I install 50% then I should be at 40.
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