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does tinting windows help protect the interior?

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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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I have to agree... 35 does look so much more classy. I went 70 ceramic on my windshield.it helps with heat a lot, and I love the way it looks. It has a very light blue tinge to it.
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by clos430
How's the 50% at night ?
I love it. HID headlights don't blind me anymore lol.

Originally Posted by perry05g35
Yea I recall getting my windows tinted in Waipahu 35% ceramic costed nearly $400. Loved the protection but the color clashed...
Wow I grew up in Waipahu lol
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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I've got 35% on mine and it seems to make a difference, went ceramic since it won't interfere with the radio antenna built into the rear window. Didn't do the windshield since I do a lot of rural night driving and don't want to compromise vision. Check out tintpros in the north metro off 35w just south of 694, they did a great job on my car.
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 04:55 AM
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You need a great leather conditioner along with the tint. Especially in the top part of the back seats/head rest where it meets the speaker panel. When I first bought my car, I took lexol to it and let it soak in the leather. FYI, I've used top tier metallic tint all my life and never had a issue with antenna. I've always heard ceramic was better but I wasn't going to pay that coin to see if it's really worth the money vs. high grade metallic tint.
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 06:08 AM
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It still gets hot as hell in my car. Regardless of the tint. In my opinion, heat is heat. If it is 100 degrees outside, tint does nothing for you.
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by repugnante
It still gets hot as hell in my car. Regardless of the tint. In my opinion, heat is heat. If it is 100 degrees outside, tint does nothing for you.
LOL!! Very true. I think the most tint will cool down the car's interior is maybe 20 degrees. Even with my tint, I use the windshield blocker and crack all windows about .5 inches if my car will be parked outside for some time. It's still warm, but nothing like it would be without tint.
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