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Old Mar 18, 2016 | 10:15 PM
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Question Tint question

Hey guys,

I just purchased an Ultra white 2016 IS350f Sport and want to get the windows tinted. I went to a tint place and they had the suntek film (i think it was suntek carbon).

Anyways, I'm debating between all around 25% and all around 35%

Any advice and/or recommendations?

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Old Mar 18, 2016 | 11:04 PM
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I'm currently running the SunTek CarbonXP and haven't had any problems. I suggest you go to the darkest legal tint you can get, especially on a white vehicle. The contrast looks awesome. Although, I wouldn't suggest that if you have trouble seeing well at night.

I currently have the CXP18 all around that is specified to have 16% VLT, combined with the stock 70% from the factory it puts out a low ~11-12%.
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Old Mar 19, 2016 | 08:12 AM
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I got 19% on rear windows, 35% on front driver and passenger.
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Old Mar 19, 2016 | 11:58 PM
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I would recommend getting 5% rear and 20% front if you're in CALI.
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Old Mar 20, 2016 | 12:58 PM
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Too dark will attract the popo's.
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Old Mar 20, 2016 | 07:07 PM
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Well mine's not white but that's Llumar CTX 30 on the 4 doors with 20 on the back window.
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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 09:19 AM
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alright, I've decided to go 25% all around

Thanks for the help guys
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