Conflicted with TINT%!

[JB86'd]

I'm thinking about window tint soon, but front side window tint is illegal in CA so I'm trying to compromise between dark enough to have some effect but not dark enough to draw attention...
I'm thinking 35% in the rear (I had 5% on my last car and rear visibility was shit) and 50% on the sides..is 50% going to be too dark?

[Wyattkb]

Originally Posted by JB86'd

I'm thinking about window tint soon, but front side window tint is illegal in CA so I'm trying to compromise between dark enough to have some effect but not dark enough to draw attention...
I'm thinking 35% in the rear (I had 5% on my last car and rear visibility was shit) and 50% on the sides..is 50% going to be too dark?

50% will be so light it's going to be useless unless you get really high quality tint (3m crystalline) I'd go with 35% all around if your using a Craigslist tint person.

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[Floggin Tires]

------ Tint Compilation Thread ------

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17459

[Demandred7]

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

Location: NY

First of all legal in NY is 75%, the stock tint

Second anything you do will be factored by stock tint. So if you get 50% it will really be 35%

See how many tint tickets you get before you decide stock (75%) is fine. It took me 2 years on my last car. When I got my ticket at 21% I realized looking good is not worth the price.

I never factored in stock tint. Although, I'm not going to take it off now. I went with 30 and by that math, and even if stock is 80, that puts me between 21 - 24. No issues so far (knock on wood), but it makes me worry now.

[Foobar]

Long Island here as well. I've got 35% 3M on sides and back and never been hassled by Suffolk or Nassau PD or Suffolk Sheriffs.

Got it done at the Tint Shop in Great Neck for 150 and a coupon dropped it a bit as well.

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[JR]

Originally Posted by Foobar

Long Island here as well. I've got 35% 3M on sides and back and never been hassled by Suffolk or Nassau PD or Suffolk Sheriffs.

Got it done at the Tint Shop in Great Neck for 150 and a coupon dropped it a bit as well.

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How did the tints come out? I'm located on Long Island as well and I've been debating on whether to get tints or not. I might just pull the trigger and go for it.

[Foobar]

Originally Posted by JR

How did the tints come out? I'm located on Long Island as well and I've been debating on whether to get tints or not. I might just pull the trigger and go for it.

I posted a pic in the tint compilation thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=649496

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[frs10]

post pix when u get it done

[babylobster]

Originally Posted by mwjcyber

State: New Mexico
20% all around with 5% visor strip, which meets state law.

I recommend going as dark as your state allows.

I'm in NY and front windows has to be 70% and backs is whatever you want. I realized that the windows are already tinted at 70% but I don't like 70%

[babylobster]

Originally Posted by Wyattkb

Good choice. Clear bra is the best investment I've done. After 1000 miles of freeway driving in the desert it still looks brand new. If they offer it also get your headlights clear bra'd.

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I think the headlights got clear bra-ed. Picking her up tomorrow! Can't wait Question though, why do people get headlights clear-bra-ed? They're already clear...I would think if they did get scratched up, is it even that noticeable? And if they were scratched up, how much is it to replace?

[babylobster]

Originally Posted by Anomie

Nice, good luck with everything! Post up pics here when it's done!

Which place are you using for the clear bra/tint and what kind of deal are you getting? I know I want to get a bra and probably an opticoat on my car ASAP, just don't know where to get it done yet around here.

I've read good things about Signature Detailing, and I remember seeing a deal they posted up on these forums for full clear-bra and opticoat for $1500, but that's out in Jersey.

I will definitely post up pictures! She's already done. Picking her up tomorrow CAN'T WAIT! Then I can speed without worrying about chips! Just kidding.

I went to 631 Coatings in Deer Park for the clear bra + tints. I don't know what opticoat is, to be honest. I got Suntek for both clear bra + tints, both which were recommended so we'll see as time progresses. I had people recommend places in Jersey too but I wanted to stay within New York. I didn't get full clear bra on the FRS and if you plan on getting that for yours at the place I went to, it is going to be a lot more than $1500, just a heads up lol. I'd clear bra the whole car if it wasn't so expensive just to be safe because there are a lot of stupid drivers in New York! But I'm not baller status and don't have a sugar daddy Most people from what I've been reading on the forum haven't gotten the whole car clear bra-ed either. Just the main areas that chips usually occur. Hope that somewhat helped!

[babylobster]

Originally Posted by Marchy

Clear bra is so worth the investment, I had it on my last car (08 speed) and my buddy who had the same car didn't. Lets just say his front end looks like a shotgun blasted it a couple times, mine looked nearly perfect (only chip is when a rock so big even the clear bra couldn't stop it)

Many, many people highly recommended the clear bra (I was hesitant because of the pricing) and I can almost bet (knowing how I am) that if I didn't get it, I would regret it once I see my first chip LOL.

[Wyattkb]

Originally Posted by babylobster

I think the headlights got clear bra-ed. Picking her up tomorrow! Can't wait Question though, why do people get headlights clear-bra-ed? They're already clear...I would think if they did get scratched up, is it even that noticeable? And if they were scratched up, how much is it to replace?

I got the headlights clear bra'd because just like the paint they get rock chips and it will also prevent any UV yellowing or oxidization (nasty white film).

Overall it keeps everything looking brand new.

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[kALMIGHTY]

Originally Posted by babylobster

I think the headlights got clear bra-ed. Picking her up tomorrow! Can't wait Question though, why do people get headlights clear-bra-ed? They're already clear...I would think if they did get scratched up, is it even that noticeable? And if they were scratched up, how much is it to replace?

Headlights are fairly expensive, and the reason they get clear-bra'd is because they do tend to get chipped up and though they're not as noticeable as paint chips, they will (over time) look slightly hazy, and light coming out of it will be a little scattered.