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im a newbie and I want to get tint on my car

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Old 08-07-12, 11:33 PM
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Default im a newbie and I want to get tint on my car

i bought a IS 350 last week. I live in Los Angeles and i dont know anything about tint.
any suggestions on what kind of tint i should get? any good shops? price doesnt matter, i just want tint that wont bubble in the next couple of years. THANKS =)
Old 08-07-12, 11:44 PM
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Take it to a tint shop

Do your research. Google/Yelp (eh, not always 100% honest), ask members, friends.

First place to visit is the socal section https://www.clublexus.com/forums/cl-...alifornia-149/
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Welcome to CL and congrats on the car. If you're in So Cal it'll be hot so good idea. Here's pics of what other people have used so you can compare how dark you want to go. Good luck.
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Oops. Here it is. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...is+tint+thread
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thanks !
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Find a place that has maxpro film. Lifetime warranty
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I would recommend ceramic tint, it keeps the heat out. I live in Texas and during our hot months you can tell the difference. It is more expensive but it works really well.
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Make sure you look up the tint laws in your state. I know the tint law in Cali is more strict than here in FL so keep that in mind
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+2 on Ceramic Tint. Have it on my IS350 and my parent's LS460. It helps when you have a darker car/black interior. That, plus a Heatshield sun shade, and you will have a comfortable car to sit in. Even if it is >100 degrees out!
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I had mine done at a local shop and there are a FEW bubbles but it doesn't bug me. I got SolarGard 32% all windows except front windshield and it's sufficient.

Check your state's tint laws if you don't want to get pulled over.
http://www.autowindowtinting.com/ind...splay&pageID=5
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