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Old 04-03-2015, 02:13 PM
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Just wondering what most of the forum members do with regards to tinting the back 3 windows.Do most of you tint them or not. Not sure what to do and really what looks better...Thanks
Old 04-03-2015, 02:19 PM
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On some cars it looks nice. I have a 991 GTS on order & I think having tint on top of all the black accents & the black rims look a little ganagsta for me. But to each their own.
Old 04-03-2015, 02:42 PM
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I just did a 50% tint on all 5 windows on my car. Not a huge difference in color of the window (ie not enough to get the police to notice), but a big help in cutting down heat and UV.

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Old 04-03-2015, 02:49 PM
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If you tint, tint all 5 of them.

I did 30% all the way around.
Old 04-03-2015, 03:22 PM
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I did 50% all around. Hardly know it is there yet helps a lot.
Old 04-03-2015, 03:32 PM
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Where I live it's a necessity.
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I did 35% on all 5 windows. Looks great.
Old 04-03-2015, 04:00 PM
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I like it...35% here, too:
Old 04-03-2015, 04:15 PM
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I am not going to do it because of the heat but only if it makes the car look better. Heat is not my issue...
Old 04-04-2015, 02:20 AM
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What colour exterior/interior do you have ?

I would do all 5 windows. I did 35% on my Agate grey/black and it looks sharp.
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Tint...white with black interior...looks great and a must here in south Florida.
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GT Silver/Black
Old 04-04-2015, 01:01 PM
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Do all 5 or none. It's not only for the heat, but also for UV protection.
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Originally Posted by woodranch
I am not going to do it because of the heat but only if it makes the car look better. Heat is not my issue...
Not now. But when you go all gansta on the tint….
Old 04-04-2015, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Homeles
Do all 5 or none. It's not only for the heat, but also for UV protection.
The window glass stops most of the UV rays. The tint does little more for UV, but does help with the heat. Ever wonder why you don't get a sunburn while riding in your car, assuming the windows are up? Also, if you wear prescription glasses with Transitions lenses, you will notice that they do not tint much at all. This is because the window glass stops most of the UV rays. Step out of your car and they tint almost immediately.


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