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03-09-2009, 04:05 PM

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tint over tint?

Has anyone tried that..adding another layer of tint over the first tint? How would that look, any pics?

03-09-2009, 04:21 PM

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I would imagine it would be better just to pull off the old and put on the new. Are you just going for a darker tint or something?

03-09-2009, 04:48 PM

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Well I wanted 20 percent tints, but the guy said that my tints is already 20 percent tints. I think I have 35% cause I don't think the dealership will install an illegal percentage.

So this guy says he can add 20% layer on top of mine. How dark will that look? And yes I am looking for a darker tint but not that dark

03-09-2009, 05:09 PM

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dont do it. its not good for the windows. and if there different manufactures of tint it wont be good. just take it off and put some new tint on a clean window.

03-09-2009, 05:14 PM

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dont do it. its not good for the windows. and if there different manufactures of tint it wont be good. just take it off and put some new tint on a clean window.

and how exactly is putting two layers of tint not good for the windows? that doesnt make sense.

03-09-2009, 05:14 PM

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you can run double tint with no problems. i have on my tC for about 3 years now.

haven't you guys ever heard of double limo?

03-09-2009, 05:15 PM

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alright I decided not to do it. I am probably gona go to this shop were my friends say they will do it for $35!

03-09-2009, 05:16 PM

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they will do what for $35?

03-09-2009, 05:22 PM

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why would u need double limo? u cant see in on limo anyways lol

03-09-2009, 05:25 PM

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why would u need double limo? u cant see in on limo anyways lol

not saying to do double limo, but you can double up on tint like how they do for double limo.

03-09-2009, 05:33 PM

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35 for doing all my tints(not double layer). a friend of mine suggested i go there

03-09-2009, 05:34 PM

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anyone heard of carbon tint?

03-09-2009, 05:36 PM

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how much are they going to charge you to take off the old tint? you know its gonna be an arm and a leg right?

03-09-2009, 05:37 PM

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is it that difficult to take off the tints?

03-09-2009, 05:38 PM

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its not hard as it is time consuming.....very very time consuming. Most places will charge you more to take off tint than to put it on.

03-09-2009, 05:41 PM

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hmmm..i guess i'll have to give them a call and ask. i was gona do the double layer tints but the guy that is installing my alarm says my windows will be limooo. too dark...

03-09-2009, 05:42 PM

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my friends used a spray they got from autozone

03-09-2009, 05:48 PM

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Its simple removing the tint your self....just make sure the glue comes off with the tint. If you remove the tint and leave the glue.......SUX!!!! That will be a PITA!