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Old 07-04-11, 10:40 AM
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my other 98 has the matrix and is fine...I would take it back. Tint only last about 10 to 12 years anyways...From what my car has done.
Old 08-05-11, 03:01 AM
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Default Window Tint on your ES?

Im curious to see how many of you have put some type of tint on your ES since purchasing? I have been putting off tinting this car, because I honestly don't see alot of them with tint. Every car I have owned prior the first thing I did was tint and alarm, yet most of the 3ES I see driving around seem stock on the glass.
Old 08-05-11, 08:17 AM
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i don't see why people would not tint their cars.
with the windows tinted the car simply look cleaner and it's more comfortable inside
Old 08-05-11, 09:06 AM
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The PO had the back side windows and back glass tinted. It might look slick, but it's terrible at night trying to back up or park. I don't do much night driving in town, so it's not a big deal on the highway. It does keep the car a bit cooler in summer, but I'm in Canada, not Florida, so that's no real plus either. I'd take it off, but I'm afraid of breaking the rear window antenna or heater wires. It compliments the black paint though.
Old 08-05-11, 10:14 AM
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I have 20% all around, best decision I ever made for the car.

It is so nice to have when the sun is out full blast, plus it protects the interior leather.
Old 08-05-11, 11:26 AM
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20% FTW. check my sig. have a 20% brow on the windshield too.
Old 08-05-11, 07:03 PM
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I went 35% all around to give it a clean OEM look, I would recommend 20% all around. I personally think the windshield strip looks cheesy, but it does help the sun glare for sure.
Old 08-06-11, 01:54 AM
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thanks for the feedback. Most of the ES that I see with tint on are 35 all around.
Old 08-06-11, 04:12 AM
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I got 35% for the front windshield, 20% for the front sides , 5% for all the rears
This is how it looks

Honestly this is just for security as i live in Indonesia.

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Old 08-06-11, 10:21 AM
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3 diff tint levels? wow
Old 08-06-11, 11:09 AM
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^ Check my pictures in my threat for a 3rd es with titned windows, gives you a lot of different angles in different lights
Old 11-13-11, 04:35 PM
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Cool blue tint on side mirrors..

m thinking of putting blue tints on side mirrors ..what yall think..

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Old 11-13-11, 05:28 PM
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Cool as it might look, take care, the PoPo may ticket you
Old 11-13-11, 05:29 PM
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wtf?? theres a ticket of that? didnt know that..but like i have seen some (old) Merc models have it..
Old 11-13-11, 06:45 PM
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No, he probably got confused with windows.. there's no ticket for blue tinted mirrors. I've seen them on TL's and Benz's.


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