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Old 04-12-2005, 08:59 PM
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got it factors and variables.
i retract my comments.
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Old 04-12-2005, 09:20 PM
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yeah no hatin' meant here...maybe he got ripped off, maybe he didn't...who knows?



I know I did-- I paid $165, but the install wasn't very good-- I would've gladly paid $100 more (like I did on my camry) for a quality install w/ much better films... but I know people can get pretty good deals w/ tint: I'm just too lazy to hunt them out.
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Old 04-12-2005, 09:21 PM
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yeah no hatin' meant here...maybe he got ripped off, maybe he didn't...who knows?



I know I did-- I paid $165, but the install wasn't very good-- I would've gladly paid $100 more (like I did on my camry) for a quality install w/ much better films... but I know people can get pretty good deals w/ tint: I'm just too lazy to hunt them out.
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Old 04-12-2005, 09:40 PM
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15% around $175 Llumar
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Old 04-12-2005, 09:53 PM
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20% Tint all around for $100, legal limit here is 35%, but i'll take my chances. As soon as this damn pollen starts to slow down, i'll clean 'er up and post some pics.
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Old 04-12-2005, 10:01 PM
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what the hek, i got mine done full limo tint in the back and 30% sides and this is like titanium so it reflects sunlight and i got it done for 120

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Old 04-12-2005, 10:34 PM
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dont be hatinnnnnnnm
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Old 04-12-2005, 10:43 PM
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O O YEAH!!!!!! titanium! that's the tint that was used on my tC all windows for $130! and they came to me!
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Old 04-12-2005, 11:17 PM
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yea i got 20% for 100
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Old 04-13-2005, 03:25 AM
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You have to take into account the Brand of Tint when comparing Prices
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Old 04-13-2005, 03:40 AM
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Looks good!

Are the only suspension mods you have done TRD springs cause your car looks to be riding awefully low for TRDs.
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Old 04-13-2005, 03:45 AM
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I think I did I 35% on the front windows and 25% on the rest and I only paid $75 for a lifetime warrenttee. I think you all got screwed! well I guess its just cheaper here in texas
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Old 04-13-2005, 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by wyldkard
Texas 35% up front is as dark as you can go and on the rear windows you can go as dark as you feel like.

If tinting the front windows is illegal and anything darker than 45% is illegal, why did you do it? And what shop would do that if it's breaking the law?

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I think that's the old law. The new one allows 25% with anything on the back window...at least that's what I was told, and what this thing says, too.
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/Misc/faq/tint.htm
Check it out. Not like they really care here anyways.

Shops will do whatever percent tint you want, no matter how illegal. They will, however, inform you of the state laws before they proceed to cover their asses. It's your choice to break it...and most do.

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Old 04-13-2005, 04:07 AM
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My shop that I work on dose 20% a day do you guys get it computer cut or do they cut it out by hand. We have a machine that you just type in the name of the car make model and year and it cuts it perfect so there is no cutting on glas really cool
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Old 04-13-2005, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by PunkInDrublic
Looks good!

Are the only suspension mods you have done TRD springs cause your car looks to be riding awefully low for TRDs.
Yea, TRD springs on the stock shocks.

but just like previously stated, any shop will do any % tint, legal or not.
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Old 04-13-2005, 04:50 AM
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BEWARE!!! I have been a automotive tinter for 10 years+
get what you pay for , by looking at his tint , i would say he has a high grade metalized film installed on his TC , for those of you that were shopping around and save 60 or 80 bucks, you had dyed film installed on your car , the difference ?Dyed tint is really only for looks and will not keep you car cooler, and will not last , most turn purple , fade , and de-lam (peel)

metalized film will: keep you car cooler , not delaminate nearly as fast , and last 5 times longer

and the final factor , and the biggest one , is how good is the tinter ...dust ,clean job etc...BTW Computer cut paterns do not compensate for exsessive film shrinking, and all glass being different (cause it is) no matter what make or model , not to mention good prep work , Bottom line , Good Tint Jobs , Good Money ... peace
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Old 04-13-2005, 04:59 AM
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i agree with professor.

i got high-performance metallized bronze Llumar tints on my FRONT windows only (hand cut) for $60 and it was through a deep friend hookup who worked there.. but it is quite the shizz.
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Old 04-13-2005, 05:03 AM
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yea i got a good tint, that helps keep out the heat, and has a life time warranty through the manufactorer against turning purple, peeling, bubbling, etc. and i got 20% on the back and 30% on the sides. all for 150 and legal, and it is a really well done job.
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Old 04-13-2005, 05:06 AM
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I had tint on my last car through the dealer and it was $225 (dealer got their hands in, no doubt). My car was always nice and cool. I'm gonna get it done on my tC from the same shop. They did an awesome job and I think I kinda need it here with the Texas heat. =)

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Old 04-13-2005, 05:25 AM
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I got my xB done from a friend that used to do it that uses high grade tint. I got 5% all around for $100. (No tint law here in GA as of right now!! ) Never had any problems with it and he has always did all my cars/trucks. Never faded nor had any other problems with at all.
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