Official 3rd Gen IS Tint Thread - add your pics here!
08-15-13, 08:55 PM
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20% all around except the front windshield
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08-16-13, 07:41 AM
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Have any of you problems with tint containing metal? I think of radio reception, for example.
08-23-13, 08:02 AM
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How long does it take for bubbles to go away? I got my tint done on Monday night and I still have bubbles today. Car has been in the sun every day while I'm at work.
08-23-13, 08:45 AM
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How long does it take for bubbles to go away? I got my tint done on Monday night and I still have bubbles today. Car has been in the sun every day while I'm at work.
Florida this time of year, it should be gone by now.
08-23-13, 04:12 PM
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Florida this time of year, it should be gone by now.
My thoughts exactly. Now I have to make an appointment next week to get it fixed.
08-23-13, 04:40 PM
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How long does it take for bubbles to go away? I got my tint done on Monday night and I still have bubbles today. Car has been in the sun every day while I'm at work.
Had the same issue...had to take it back 3 times!
08-23-13, 08:32 PM
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I got Sungard Black Pearl NR, 35% front/rear and 20% back, and I like it!
BUT, like you guys ^^^^ I have some small bubbles across all windows and I was also told to wait a couple days...
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09-16-13, 08:24 PM
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What percentage tint is recommended for Nebula Gray/Rioja Red? I don't want limo tint. Thanks
09-17-13, 04:11 AM
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What percentage tint is recommended for Nebula Gray/Rioja Red? I don't want limo tint. Thanks
I get 20%.all around no matter what color car I get
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09-17-13, 05:11 AM
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I get 20%.all around no matter what color car I get
I'm just annoyed that the demo tint percentages contraption they show at the dealer isn't really accurate, since the already present factory tint isn't taken into account. I don't want to order something darker than what I request
09-17-13, 06:16 AM
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What percentage tint is recommended for Nebula Gray/Rioja Red? I don't want limo tint. Thanks
I won't go darker than 30-35% on my nebula grey. Haven't quite decided exactly yet.
09-17-13, 09:32 AM
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Since I am registered in California, this is what I ordered:
FRONT/PASSENGER 55%
BACK ROW AND REAR 35%
SUNROOF 15%
I will post pics when the car is ready to be picked up!
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09-17-13, 11:46 AM
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Since I am registered in California, this is what I ordered:
FRONT/PASSENGER 55%
BACK ROW AND REAR 35%
SUNROOF 15%
I will post pics when the car is ready to be picked up!
I would have done 35% all around. 55% is VERY light.
09-17-13, 12:05 PM
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I do 35% all around on my cars here in California. It is a nice clean look and I've never been stopped. Knock on wood...
09-17-13, 12:50 PM
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I would have done 35% all around. 55% is VERY light.
i hear ya. i've been grappling with this issue for weeks haha. in the end, i decided to go with55%.
but i refuse to put my front plate on the grille. no way, now how!