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Old Apr 18, 2002 | 05:25 PM
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hell you got spectra blue...try to find a place that has the dark metal blue tint like on the MBs but darker blue/graphite look. I have seen a black TLS with this. looked nice.
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Old Apr 19, 2002 | 01:00 PM
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Originally posted by lil'redgs400
For what its worth, I'll give my 2 cents

I just got my gs back from the tinting place yesterday and it looks great.

The film is called Platinum and its made by Llumar.

Its sorta subtle silver look... and on my Cinnabar color its looks pretty good. I had to get 20% tho so its not too dark (gotta be careful because of Alabama's 32% law)

Hope that helps
so what? my car used to be PA state and I wasn't allowed to have any tint at all what so ever.. i had 5%
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Old Apr 19, 2002 | 01:03 PM
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Originally posted by Gs400TRD
Well I got a good look at both the truck and the nsx in bright light...man do the tints look like mirrors No one can see inside in the sun...however in the shade it is a bit easier to see in unless I have the winshield sunblocker on then it is quite difficult. on the Gs the 5% rear section is hard to see into But I really don't think the silver would look hot on any car except silver or maybe black.

welll.. mine is black

i'm going see if tinting place can do mirror tint and if i dont like it they can redo to black one..
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 12:59 PM
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Talking black tint

i always would go with the black tint, i see the other shades on cars and it doesn't really appeal to me imo. You can't go wrong with black tint, i have 5% on my lexus, and plan on adding additional layer to the back windows and the rear glass. just gotta be careful backing up...
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 03:15 PM
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Reflective tint is classic Mercedes Benz style. I think black tint looks best on Lexus.
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 06:11 PM
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Hey guys, How are you doing today. For the guys with the Tan interior the best tint for you would be 20% BRONZE. I Have a Pic for you below. You can also check me out here http://www.sounddomain.com/id/phillycat
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 06:20 AM
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That car looks extremly sharp. Very nice.

Does anyone know of a site thats got the legal limits for tinting windows?
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 05:19 PM
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Phillycat-24 what part of Philly are you from?
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Old Jan 4, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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Originally posted by Ex996
Reflective tint is classic Mercedes Benz style. I think black tint looks best on Lexus.
i have 6% quantium tint .. it's one of those reflecting tint.. however.. this is not platinum the one that reflects like a mirror.. its very dark very thick w/ a bit mirror effect.. very nice tint.. i have no complains i've been with this tint about a year now i love it..
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 04:35 PM
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heh that's me taking picture ... as you see window is very much dark.. and as you also see reflecting part works too.. it reflect my flash too
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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alexus: Looks good, but man, that is really dark. Do you have any problems seeing out your rear window at night?
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 06:03 PM
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not at all.. and if someone turn on their high beam even HID high beam.. i could care less not to mention mirror also has that feature to block unwanted light.. i have no complains whatsoever about my tint.. i really really love it..
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Old Jan 31, 2003 | 07:29 AM
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ya i got the platinum tint done a while ago its not mirror but its close with the more sublte look to it , which i love i've gotten many compliments on it but since your car is black i'm not sure, mayb a light smoke 50% or 35% but its really up 2 u .
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Old Jan 31, 2003 | 11:48 AM
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hey, does any one know any good store for tint in San Diego?
I really want to tint my window. advise!


Thanx
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Old Feb 4, 2003 | 06:40 PM
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Thumbs up Window Tinting San Diego

I just had my 03 ES 300 tinted by U.S.A. Sun Tint #2, in Vista, CA. I'm sure there are shops nearer downtown. You might call your
dealer and ask for a recommendation.

My installer uses SunGard products, and you can choose the darkness. I chose
20% light transmission for the rear window because I wanted to cut down
on the heat coming in that large slanted window. For all the other glass on my crystal white car, I had 35% installed. It took him about 2 1/2 hours and, I'm pleased with the look. It is a grey or charcoal tint. Cost was $174.00. The next day I had my wife's Honda Civic done for $145.00.

The difference in heat transmission through the window is immediately
noticeable. My wife used to swing the visor to keep that hot CA sun from hitting the side of her face. Now, there is no need to move the visor. :-)

SunGard has a web site. The install is warranted for as long as the owner
has the car. I believe they also have a page with the laws of each state.
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