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Old 05-11-11, 06:58 PM
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Cool Looking to check out your tint.

Hey CL!

I just talked with Syd at Automall Tint and we are good to go for next Wednesday . I browsed around here for awhile to see pics and what people were using for coverage, but it was hard jumping around everywhere. Hope this thread doesn't annoy anyone. I would really love to reach out and maybe get some ideas on what to get and if I should do the front windows too. Maybe even meet for coffee so I can check it out in person if that's cool.

I own a 2008 IS250 Obsidian Black and she needs some shade

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There are alot of Certified meets coming out, Huge ISx50 crowd, you should come out and check em out

To be safe with cops, id do 35% in the front, and a shade darker in the rear windows, and go dark for rear window and sunroof
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I definitely recommend checking out a few examples in person before pulling the trigger. You can never truly tell from pictures. A few CL members will be at this event on Saturday: http://www.driveculture.com/2011/04/...off-challenge/

If you're somewhere near Dublin you're welcome to check out the tint on my 2IS. I'm running 35% LLumar Axcess tint all around, very happy with the way it turned out. It's pretty dark, yet I can still see at night and the cops haven't given me any trouble yet. *knocks on wood*
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welcome to CL..

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nor...-may-22-a.html

Should have a good turnout.
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I've had Sid do all my cars and to be honest with you.....unless you know exactly what darkness you want, I'd let Sid determine. He has a knack for knowing what looks good and blends well and still having the car look classy. I just had him do my silver GS350 with black interior. He did 15% on the rear window, 20% on the back doors, and 35% on the front doors. Just remember one thing, if you have black interior, the tint will appear darker. It made a big difference but still looks classy. I even pulled up next to a cop with the windows up already and he looked directly at me and just gave me a head click.
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welcome. I definitely suggest coming out to our meets and seeing our cars in person to better gauge what kind of tint you want. But here's a few of mine. 2008 Blk/Blk 35% front and 20% rear. It's a really good transition IMO and isn't too light or too dark.











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This thread remind me of a joke I heard:

"What do people tint their cars? Because their hella ugly"

:X made me laugh
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black on black with 35% all around with 5% front strip
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Originally Posted by JoshIS408
There are alot of Certified meets coming out, Huge ISx50 crowd, you should come out and check em out

To be safe with cops, id do 35% in the front, and a shade darker in the rear windows, and go dark for rear window and sunroof
Thank you for replying.....I didn't even think about the sunroof too. Glad I posted on here. Love your car
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Originally Posted by brociouz
I definitely recommend checking out a few examples in person before pulling the trigger. You can never truly tell from pictures. A few CL members will be at this event on Saturday: http://www.driveculture.com/2011/04/...off-challenge/

If you're somewhere near Dublin you're welcome to check out the tint on my 2IS. I'm running 35% LLumar Axcess tint all around, very happy with the way it turned out. It's pretty dark, yet I can still see at night and the cops haven't given me any trouble yet. *knocks on wood*
I'm going to stop by for this. It's right next to my work. Thanks for the flyer!
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Originally Posted by ISCjonny
welcome to CL..

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nor...-may-22-a.html

Should have a good turnout.
I love that place. Just took my mom there for Mother's day...the decor is sweet. I might be in LA that weekend, but if not I want to come and meet some of you guys
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Originally Posted by Supraristo
I've had Sid do all my cars and to be honest with you.....unless you know exactly what darkness you want, I'd let Sid determine. He has a knack for knowing what looks good and blends well and still having the car look classy. I just had him do my silver GS350 with black interior. He did 15% on the rear window, 20% on the back doors, and 35% on the front doors. Just remember one thing, if you have black interior, the tint will appear darker. It made a big difference but still looks classy. I even pulled up next to a cop with the windows up already and he looked directly at me and just gave me a head click.
LOL...knockin on wood for you too

I'm glad to know that Syd will just know what looks right. I do like that idea of a good blend that still looks classy. Dark is nice too tho....can't see all the action packed fun in the car....LOL...kiddin. Thanks for the advice!
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Originally Posted by hoovey2411
welcome. I definitely suggest coming out to our meets and seeing our cars in person to better gauge what kind of tint you want. But here's a few of mine. 2008 blk/blk 35% front and 20% rear. It's a really good transition imo and isn't too light or too dark.











wow i love this.....sexy!
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I've done 70% V-Kool at Auto Mall and 73% Premier Diamond Cut IR all around too. Excellent for blocking out the summer heat without being really dark. It all depends on what you want to do.
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Anyone know where you can get the greenish tint that comes stock from Lexus? I want to get that on my two front windows to match the back ones that came with the car.


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