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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 09:18 AM
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never seen this before....

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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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Might (?) be illegal in some states.....depending on just how dark the tint can be adjusted.
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Might (?) be illegal in some states.....depending on just how dark the tint can be adjusted.
as soon as the cop pulls you over just lighten the tint a bit
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by bagwell
as soon as the cop pulls you over just lighten the tint a bit
Lol my thoughts exactly!
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 10:46 AM
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now THAT is legit
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by bagwell
as soon as the cop pulls you over just lighten the tint a bit
Beat me to it. The only one that would be tough would be the rear window cause he'd have that on cam the whole time, and if the cam catches you changing the tint....well then you're truly busted.
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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Seems like a cool idea. Kinda like adaptive camouflage
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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Very interesting. Would make nice Limo tint.
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Doesn't mercedes already have a feature similar to this, but just for their sunroofs?

I think they call it magic sky control
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Doesn't mercedes already have a feature similar to this, but just for their sunroofs?

I think they call it magic sky control
nice catch
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Kinda like adaptive camouflage
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Originally Posted by halojereme
Kinda like adaptive camouflage
that line was already taken on post #7, you'll have to find another
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Originally Posted by Jewcano
Beat me to it. The only one that would be tough would be the rear window cause he'd have that on cam the whole time, and if the cam catches you changing the tint....well then you're truly busted.
you can leave the rear glass obscured. That is not illegal, as long as you have side mirrors.
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I need this haha
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