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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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Tinting Windows

I am looking for suggestions as to where to go to tint my S550 - also looking for suggestions on how strong of a tint - i might want
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 10:09 AM
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don't tint at all, you want people to see who's driving the car. When you get older you'll understand
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I usually tint 30% rears and 40% fronts.
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Prestige Film Technologies (www.prestige-films.com) make a fabulous tint. So far, it's the best product that we've tested to date

* blocks out up to 98.5% of infrared rays (IR)
* comes as light as 75% VLT
* does not affect electronic signals

Here is a test we performed comparing PhotoSync 65% to 5% metallic limo tint:

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Originally Posted by Premier Films
Prestige Film Technologies (www.prestige-films.com) make a fabulous tint. So far, it's the best product that we've tested to date

* blocks out up to 98.5% of infrared rays (IR)
* comes as light as 75% VLT
* does not affect electronic signals

Here is a test we performed comparing PhotoSync 65% to 5% metallic limo tint:

Prestige Film Technologies Ultimate Window Tint - WOW! - YouTube
pretty nice..
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Old May 10, 2013 | 10:41 AM
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Here's another video of us testing Photosync with a top ceramic tint:

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