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Old 08-15-13, 08:55 PM
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20% all around except the front windshield
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Old 08-16-13, 07:41 AM
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Have any of you problems with tint containing metal? I think of radio reception, for example.
Old 08-23-13, 08:02 AM
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How long does it take for bubbles to go away? I got my tint done on Monday night and I still have bubbles today. Car has been in the sun every day while I'm at work.
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Originally Posted by G8rGirl
How long does it take for bubbles to go away? I got my tint done on Monday night and I still have bubbles today. Car has been in the sun every day while I'm at work.
Florida this time of year, it should be gone by now.
Old 08-23-13, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jhs82

Florida this time of year, it should be gone by now.
My thoughts exactly. Now I have to make an appointment next week to get it fixed.
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Originally Posted by G8rGirl
How long does it take for bubbles to go away? I got my tint done on Monday night and I still have bubbles today. Car has been in the sun every day while I'm at work.
Had the same issue...had to take it back 3 times!
Old 08-23-13, 08:32 PM
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I got Sungard Black Pearl NR, 35% front/rear and 20% back, and I like it!

BUT, like you guys ^^^^ I have some small bubbles across all windows and I was also told to wait a couple days...
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Old 09-16-13, 08:24 PM
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What percentage tint is recommended for Nebula Gray/Rioja Red? I don't want limo tint. Thanks
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Originally Posted by eyeball
What percentage tint is recommended for Nebula Gray/Rioja Red? I don't want limo tint. Thanks
I get 20%.all around no matter what color car I get
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Old 09-17-13, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by dstopsie
I get 20%.all around no matter what color car I get
I'm just annoyed that the demo tint percentages contraption they show at the dealer isn't really accurate, since the already present factory tint isn't taken into account. I don't want to order something darker than what I request
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Originally Posted by eyeball
What percentage tint is recommended for Nebula Gray/Rioja Red? I don't want limo tint. Thanks
I won't go darker than 30-35% on my nebula grey. Haven't quite decided exactly yet.
Old 09-17-13, 09:32 AM
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Since I am registered in California, this is what I ordered:

FRONT/PASSENGER 55%
BACK ROW AND REAR 35%
SUNROOF 15%

I will post pics when the car is ready to be picked up!

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Old 09-17-13, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by eyeball
Since I am registered in California, this is what I ordered:

FRONT/PASSENGER 55%
BACK ROW AND REAR 35%
SUNROOF 15%

I will post pics when the car is ready to be picked up!
I would have done 35% all around. 55% is VERY light.
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I do 35% all around on my cars here in California. It is a nice clean look and I've never been stopped. Knock on wood...
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Originally Posted by John510
I would have done 35% all around. 55% is VERY light.
i hear ya. i've been grappling with this issue for weeks haha. in the end, i decided to go with55%.

but i refuse to put my front plate on the grille. no way, now how!


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