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The Mother of All SC430 Tint Threads (merged tint discussion and pictures)

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Old 06-14-06, 07:13 AM
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As small as the cockpit is in the SC, I would think tinting the windshield would be an overkill.
Old 06-14-06, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by KevsSC
I just got my windows done 5%. I had to take it back because the driver and passenger windows started peeling after one week of having it. (Not the tint shops fault). Something about the seals are too tight and were jamming the tint . Its all good now.
typical problem with the sc.
Old 06-14-06, 10:25 AM
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I've had mine tinted for over 2 years now, and no problems. The guy didn't remove door panels either, but installed the tint lower than all seals with a squeegee.
I went with 35%, since it's not noticeable at night, people can perfectly see inside the car, and it has the SAME UV protection of darker tints. No sense on going anything darker than that. Never done the windshield though, plus it's illegal here.
Old 09-09-07, 12:04 PM
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Default Some pictures after my tint was installed and a little Zaino.

I just has 30% Llumar tint installed on my car (along with a Llumar clear bra, as posted in another thread), so I thought I would share some photos of it with ya'll.

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Old 09-09-07, 12:06 PM
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A better look at the tint:


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Old 09-09-07, 12:31 PM
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nice. get larger pics.
Old 09-09-07, 03:09 PM
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Here are some I loaded onto Flickr. I made it public. It would not allow me to upload some (not sure why). Let me know if these have any problems.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13119116@N06/
Old 09-09-07, 05:49 PM
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I have 100+ coats of zaino on my car, but still can't beat your new car in dark color.

Old 09-09-07, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by talwang
I have 100+ coats of zaino on my car, but still can't beat your new car in dark color.

2 many coats, pointless on a light colored car....
Old 09-09-07, 09:34 PM
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Your car looks great! Love that color
Old 09-09-07, 10:46 PM
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Great color and tint. Looks awesome
Old 09-09-07, 11:18 PM
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perfect absolutly gorgeous
Old 09-10-07, 07:15 AM
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Thank you a bunch! Now my goal is to keep it looking this good. My only fear is that swirls may appear in the paint, but I am very careful to try to avoid that. The car is borderline "a dark color."
Old 09-10-07, 12:10 PM
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One more shot:

Old 09-10-07, 11:01 PM
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Looking real nice there.


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