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Jul 31, 2015 | 01:53 PM

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PokerMunkee

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From: Woodland Park, CO

Which window tint %?

Which looks best to the rear OEM privacy glass?

Have an appointment in 3 hours, need to decide quickly!

20 or 27%?

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Jul 31, 2015 | 02:05 PM

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Vwags

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I think the reason they have 31 flavors of ice cream is because everyone is different so what you think looks best may not be what I think looks best. With that said I would want to err on the side of dark so if I wasn't sure I would go with the darker option...if it were me.

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Jul 31, 2015 | 02:28 PM

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FX4ALL

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I went with 20% on my last 5 vehicles (all Fords) and all matched the rear tint pretty well.

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Jul 31, 2015 | 03:53 PM

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hoss66

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Which window tint %?

I agree with 20%

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Jul 31, 2015 | 07:01 PM

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pYr8

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I like 5% on everything except what I want to check mirrors through, there it's 20%. But then again, I live in Texas. The sun seems to spawn more suns here...

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Jul 31, 2015 | 09:19 PM

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SuperDutyScaler

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When I had my fronts done to match the rear factory tint I believe I went 20% and I got the UV tint also

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Jul 31, 2015 | 10:14 PM

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PokerMunkee

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Ended up with 27%, which is darkest legal in Colorado.

I'm happy!

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Jul 31, 2015 | 11:58 PM

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Bently_Coop

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35% is legal here but I went with 20% and don't regret it at all.

Your truck looks great now too.

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Aug 3, 2015 | 11:08 AM

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Long Haul

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20% Llumar is what my tint dude does when I tell him to match the front to the factory rear....Thats on all the Fords I've owned, a Jeep Wrangler JK, and a few German cars.

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Aug 3, 2015 | 11:23 AM

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93-331-29PSI

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NC says 35% and that's what I put on mine. It's not as dark as the rear, but I like for LEOs to feel comfortable if/when they stop me.

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Aug 3, 2015 | 12:42 PM

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Long Haul

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Originally Posted by 93-331-29PSI

NC says 35% and that's what I put on mine. It's not as dark as the rear, but I like for LEOs to feel comfortable if/when they stop me.

Uncle LEO doesn't care much for window tint around these parts either..

Green Rolling Eyes

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Aug 3, 2015 | 05:06 PM

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Ginther

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 93-331-29PSI

NC says 35% and that's what I put on mine. It's not as dark as the rear, but I like for LEOs to feel comfortable if/when they stop me.

Roll ALL your windows down, dome light on and keep hands on the wheel. Safest way.

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Aug 3, 2015 | 05:13 PM

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evan1242

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Originally Posted by Ginther

Roll ALL your windows down, dome light on and keep hands on the wheel. Safest way.

Agreed. i don't understand why this isn't common sense for a lot of people. lol

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Aug 3, 2015 | 05:42 PM

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scraprat

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I think that's because instead of showing respect for a thankless job, some folks feel it's the man just screwing with them not thinking they probably brought it on themselves.

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Aug 3, 2015 | 06:09 PM

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evan1242

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From: Marietta, GA

i hear that.
for me, its just to easy to be nice and make them feel safe and most of the time drive off with either a warning, or no ticket at all.

anyways, im thinking about tinting mine soon. i think i would go 20% for the front doors, and 20% over the rear doors/back glass.

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