Before & After... Tints
05-14-2006, 07:35 AM
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Thanks guys.... It is a bit dark at night, but I've gotten use to it and my vision is (uncorrected) pretty near perfect. The front windshield is light enough to see out without any issues whatsoever, but dark enough to keep out the excessive light & heat that I didn't want.
Besides, Miami is all about the Bling Bling.... hahaha. Just drive around South Beach, Aventura, Bal Harbor, The Grove, etc... I fit right in.
You're welcome Wardo... Hope it goes well. Mike is really busy, but worth the wait.
Pugnacious:Thank you. You're build options are going to be gorgeous! I have the painted seat backs (look great, but almost a complete waste on a coupe) and soon I'll post the pics of the interior, as well.
Besides, Miami is all about the Bling Bling.... hahaha. Just drive around South Beach, Aventura, Bal Harbor, The Grove, etc... I fit right in.
You're welcome Wardo... Hope it goes well. Mike is really busy, but worth the wait.
Pugnacious:Thank you. You're build options are going to be gorgeous! I have the painted seat backs (look great, but almost a complete waste on a coupe) and soon I'll post the pics of the interior, as well.
05-14-2006, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Canuck
Tint looks good. I know why you'd want it in Florida.
Originally Posted by InTheAir
I realize that many don't like tint, but I think it is very cool looking and especially useful in Florida.
because the sun?
05-14-2006, 12:37 PM
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tint in cab
I see most window tints with coupes, anyone get this for a cab? Or would it just look strange. It would be tough for a tech to get enough space in the back to do that back glass.
05-14-2006, 03:42 PM
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Isn't the point of a cab to enjoy the sun?? Just kiddin'.
05-14-2006, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by icon
why tint in fla?
because the sun?
because the sun?
I put very light tint on my car and I noticed the difference right away and this is in eastern Canada. The car (and myself) was cooler with the windows up while the sun shone in on the driver's side. The car doesn't get as hot as quickly as w/o tint.
05-14-2006, 11:33 PM
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wht kind of tint did u get? u can check www.tintdude.com if u have any questions abt tint. if the tint has metal in it, it will interfere with your radar or radio reception.
05-15-2006, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by wross996tt
Must have tint in CO. even on a cab...
Now, back to the tint. Here in Vegas we definitely require it. I use a medium to light tint on my other vehicles.
Soon I will be looking for a good tint shop here in Vegas.
05-15-2006, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by drbf
That looks great, any special care for the tinted windows?
Not really, just no Amonia cleaning products (regular Windex)..
05-15-2006, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MoneyBiz
wht kind of tint did u get? u can check www.tintdude.com if u have any questions abt tint. if the tint has metal in it, it will interfere with your radar or radio reception.
The sides & rear do conatin metal (Llumar), but the front contains ceramic (Huper Optik). No loss of signal on the cell or radar, that is noticable anyway.
05-15-2006, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by icon
why tint in fla?
because the sun?
because the sun?
Like many other Southern States, it gets HOT down here at least 11.5 months of the year. Other reasons are listed already.
05-15-2006, 11:04 PM
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Love the tint, but after years of dealing with cops and the tiny bubbles which eventually start to appear in the tint I gave up on tinting. It looks great, but I just got tired of all of the hassle.