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Old 05-23-12, 11:13 AM
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Im going to get my windows tinted this weekend, stealth mode 5% . The F is Starfire Pearl so I think it's the contrast that I'm looking for. Now to the questions. The last tint that I used on an Obsidian G35 was "Madico 5%", I had that tint for 6 years with no problems driving through the scorching AZ/CA deserts weekly. The shop where I got it done last time said they would do all 7 windows for $200 with Madico @5% again. Then I drove a few blocks to another tint shop and they told me $275 for Lumar @ 5%. So, which tint are you guys using? What tint brands are the best? Any shop is SoCal you recommend?

STEALTH MODE

(i just found a way to use the Batman GIF, awesome!)

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yeah shop call best tint in stanton lifetme warranty , Ceramic 3m tint is recommended since u have nav and dvd, about 400$. What u get for what u paid . Cl with that price
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+2 for ceramic 3M tint
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^^^ Kody, does that Ceramic 3M have a different look than just ordinary black?
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Ceramic/ Nano looks the best.
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I use the 3 M tint. Becareful with the 5% tint. I'm surprised you haven't gotten into trouble with that dark tint in california. *knock on wood*
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He is from Arizona , lives right the border of cali lolz. so technically his car is legal=his license plate registered as Arizona lolz. lucky bastard
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Originally Posted by ShadowISF
I use the 3 M tint. Becareful with the 5% tint. I'm surprised you haven't gotten into trouble with that dark tint in california. *knock on wood*
Originally Posted by blitz_714
He is from Arizona , lives right the border of cali lolz. so technically his car is legal=his license plate registered as Arizona lolz. lucky bastard
perks of the AZ registration!!!

I'm gonna get the tint Saturday - I'll let you guys know what I end up getting
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I just had my car retinted with Wincos 20% all around..blocks out the heat quite nicely like ceramic if not better. Lifetime warranty for the life of the tint. 5% was too dark for my taste.
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