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Old 05-18-2007, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by tylus
Why do some of you guys have 5% tint. that is freakin' dark. how do you see at night?
I was wondering the same thing..
Does the 35% tint match the factory tint of the rear windows of a SuperCrew. Its hard to tell from the pictures?
 
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Old 05-18-2007, 04:45 PM
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i just like the look of 5% and not being able to see inside very easily. as for the night driving...it takes some getting used to and an occasional roll down of the window but it all just takes some getting used too. as for the 35% some states dont even allow that on the entire window
 
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Originally Posted by SDTruckMan
I was wondering the same thing..
Does the 35% tint match the factory tint of the rear windows of a SuperCrew. Its hard to tell from the pictures?
Not really.It's lighter and has more of a bluish tint than the factory privacy glass.
 
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Old 05-18-2007, 10:09 PM
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The best way I can explain it is like sunglasses. You can see out of them well, but nobody can see your eyes.

I have 5% in the back window and the reall differences were that the cab was darker during the day and I had more privacy. I can't even notice the tint at night, its almost like its not there. The differences are only noticeable when the sun is out. It might be different though because of the tinting I have. I did a lot of research before I got it and I believe the brand was Lumar. It is the best stuff you can buy.
 
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Old 05-18-2007, 10:31 PM
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According to my state law, windows immediately to the right and left of the driver, which open, cannot have less than 20% light transmittance.
 
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Old 05-18-2007, 11:08 PM
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I think california law says that front windows have to be 95% transparent. Seriously dumb, but anybody that spends the money to tint those windows go darker.
 
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Old 06-03-2007, 08:13 PM
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Tint laws for your particular states can be found here:

http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/
 
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Old 06-12-2007, 09:51 PM
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Well,
Get my windows done tomorrow AM, hopefully they will match inside and out, just pondering whether to go with the 20 or 35% film. Think they are using Sun-Gard brand tint.
Any last minute thoughts would be helpful.
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:07 AM
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Go with 35, 20 would hardly be worth it imo!
 
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Originally Posted by Fordsflylow
Go with 35, 20 would hardly be worth it imo!
I think you have that backwards, 20% is darker than 35%
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 05:08 PM
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What is the factory tint on the rear windows on a SCREW?
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by thechief96
What is the factory tint on the rear windows on a SCREW?
Well I was told by the tint man that 20% matches.
 
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Old 06-14-2007, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by SmokeyBear31
I think you have that backwards, 20% is darker than 35%
Oops!
 
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All,

When you had your front windows tinted, did that tint the entire window or is there a portion at the top of the window that is not tinted because it rolls up into the top portion of the door frame? Are you using tinting film or spray? Curious as I'm looking to have my screw tinted in the front to match the back privacy glass.
 
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Old 06-14-2007, 09:40 PM
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Check your state laws concerning front side windows! Here in ILL it's illegal!
 


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