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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 08:32 PM
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im thinking about getting tint. I live in NJ, so tint is illegal in the front windows but you can get anything on the rest. What is the best % tint and what brand, also, any good tint shop near East Brunswick, Edison?
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 09:22 PM
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I have 20% on a silverstone, looks BEAUTIFUL!
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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I HIGHLY doubt you have that law right, most all "developed" states have 35% limit on tint. some central states arent so concerned with this. check with other NJ people. thats not a real lax state in regaurds to car laws.

with that said, I like 20 on the sides, just enough to be dark, but not enough that you cant see out.

I also love 5% on the hatch, makes it dark enough to offer privacy; but visibility backing up at night is severely impaired.
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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I love how the 20% looks, but visibility at night isn't too well, so I prefer 35% instead

just my .02
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 02:15 AM
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I have the roadster and i have 30% in the front, and 5% in the rear.
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 03:31 AM
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I'm going 15% side windows and the rear tiny windows and the back in 5% (For brands either lummar or 3M)
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 05:40 AM
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Madico is the best brand.I had my Benz tint done in Rt.18 (forgot the name,near blockbuster).They do a quality job.It's illegal to tint the front in NJ if i were you I'll save the money on other mods.350z + front tint(NJ) = ticket+ hassle

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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 05:45 AM
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I just had my Z tinted two days ago with 13% (one level above limo tint) on the sides and back. It looks great! It is light enough for you to see the silhouette of a person during a sunny day, and at night you can see out of it really well.
I just drove it to work today and everyone in my office agrees that it is definitely the right level of darkness. My Titan pickup has 20% on the sides and back and it looks good, however I like the privacy that the 13% gives you.
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 06:32 AM
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I like 20%--it keeps out plenty of the Texas heat for me, and I can still see out my back window at night. But since you can't tint your side windows, it might look a little "off" if you went any darker in the back. Just my .02
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 07:15 AM
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Originally posted by samw1978
I love how the 20% looks, but visibility at night isn't too well, so I prefer 35% instead

just my .02
I agree, but I dont want to spend the money having it done again.
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 09:46 AM
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5% all the way around minus the winshield. Looks great and I love the privacy. Also my eyes are very sensitive to sunlight and it helps ALOT. However driving at night and reversing at night is quite challenging.
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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5% (limo) is dangerous IMO. Stay above 15%. I think 20% looks best.
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 01:56 PM
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I have 5% all around and 35% front.

have little trouble backing up at night.
but looks really good!
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 10:49 PM
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I got 15% all the way around even though it is illegal out here. I don't have a problem seeing out of the windows at night... must be my young eyes.
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 03:20 AM
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Pic of my SS with 20% sides & rear. I prefer the look of equal tinting all around.......... 20% works fine for me during both day & night.
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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Mine.... check %'s in my sig.
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 03:10 PM
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I like how no one can see thru my trunk... 6%
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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same here... 5% in the back & small sides...

LOVE IT... havent done the fronts because i havent decided what % to go with... im in no rush to get em now... they look fine just the way they are...
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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Originally posted by Jaki
I'm going 15% side windows and the rear tiny windows and the back in 5% (For brands either lummar or 3M)

This is what I have (same tint levels with llumar tint) and I think it's probably the best way to go. though recently i have been thinking about changing the sides to 5% also because Miami is just too freakin hot.
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