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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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hey just wondering what % of tint do you guys prefur? my plan was on getting 5% rear windows and 20% driver and passenger side windows but a friend say hes thinks it will be difficult to see out of at night. what are your toughts or posibly pictures of your tint?
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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thats pretty dark i have that on my LS
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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There are already nearly 100 threads on tint that'll get you started with instant answers, no waiting (linked one below to get you started) Suggest trying the forum search feature to go through them - put 'tint' in the keyword and select the SC300/400 forum.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...nt-thread.html
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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I have 5% on my side n rear windows
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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Depends on your state if its legal to do tint all around.

I like to have my tint match all around as some people like to have limo tint in the back and lighter up front
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 01:46 AM
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I've got 1% on the rear and 3% up front. I love how it keeps all of the heat out on hot days.

I recommend 5% all around. If you have trouble seeing at night or live in a poorly lit area, 15% or 20% all around with 40% on the entire front windshield should be good.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 06:37 AM
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5 on the back, 15 on the sides 30 up front. looks dark as hell from outside. Love it.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 07:32 AM
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35% huper optik drei = #winning
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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I've had a $130 fine for having 5% on the side and rear, sooo check with the DMV to avoid coughing up money. now i have 20%, its not to bad...
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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Yeah for example in mass you can't go lower than 30%
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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that sucks i shoulda said whoopi goldbergs lips lol my bad
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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20% all around looks real clean and no cops have pulled me over yet living in Los angeles it get pretty hot and the tint keeps it cool as well as makes the car look wayyy clean. It really depends on what color your SC is....
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Limo in the rear 5% in the front...you dont wan nobody seeing in....lol and nobody seeing out, but itsvnot too bad idvu have hids, and its not illegal in vegas atleast lol
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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well in MD 35% is legal, but if a cop is having a bad day, they will still give you a repair order to have 'em taken off. i had 30% on my maxima and the cop gave me a R.O and tickected me for each window that was tinted $55 ea OUCH
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