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I have a pearl white 370z with back interior. And Im thinking about going to get my car tinted this weekend. This is my first time tinting a car so

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Old 03-03-2010, 02:23 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I have a pearl white 370z with back interior. And Im thinking about going to get my car tinted this weekend. This is my first time tinting a car so I dont know what % to go with. What do you guys think I should go with?

I was thinking that maybe I can get away with 40% side and maybe 30-35 for the rear.

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Old 03-03-2010, 03:25 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Do 5% all around

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check out this thread.

Post Your Window Tints! - Decision guide for the non-tinted!

I have 40% and I love it.
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Do 5% all around

Wow, 5% all around looks pretty nice but, is basically asking for a ticket here in L.A. I wish I could of done that but, I already got a ticket for my 20 % on the sides and 5 % on the rear. Luckily, he didn't notice the 75% on the front windshield. Your lucky if the cops don't care where you live. You should tint the front too if you haven't already. Looks good tho.
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Id say 25-35% is great. Check out that sticky though, I made that thread exactly for people like you.
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5% all around cops here dont give a shyt.
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I have a pearl white 370z with back interior. And Im thinking about going to get my car tinted this weekend. This is my first time tinting a car so I dont know what % to go with. What do you guys think I should go with?

I was thinking that maybe I can get away with 40% side and maybe 30-35 for the rear.

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Make sure you know the tint laws for your state. Depending on where you live, the locals might be hard on dark tint.

I have a white Z and have yet to tint it, but I'm thinking of doing it this year. I probably won't go darker than 35%.
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I cant even see out of the thing, its great.

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I'm 15% all around minus the windshield here in Los Angeles. Never been pulled over specifically for tint and hasnt been brought up when I did get pulled over. *knock on wood*

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Is there anything specific you should tell the installer such as the window going down when you open the door?
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Doesn't hurt to mention it but my installer was already aware of it and I had mine done in feb of last year.
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Anyone here every use or hear of anyone having problems with ceramic tint?
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I have 20% on all windows but the windshield. Came out a little darker than expected but I'm pretty happy with it.
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Anyone here every use or hear of anyone having problems with ceramic tint?
I have 30% Huper Optik ceramic all around (sides, mini side windows, and rear) and 60% Huper Optik ceramic on the entire front windshield. I love it. I haven't had any problems whatsoever and it seems to keep out more heat than the 5% carbon all around on my Civic.
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I would recommend 35% or 40%
it is not too dark and not too light.
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