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going to tint my windows should i use 20 or 15

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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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going to tint my windows should i use 20 or 15
i just want my 2 front windows to match the rest is the stock tint 20 or 15% it looks 20 to me
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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if you want it to be exactly like the rear go with 20%
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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sweet thanks guys
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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great now which do i go buy i wanna match factory stock tint
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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lol factory is 18% thats closer to 20, ether way no matter wat you chose it will still look good, trust me.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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I have 15% and think it's a great match to the factory rears....
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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15% because of how much light the front windshield lets in ... The rear tint is 18%.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
15% because of how much light the front windshield lets in ... The rear tint is 18%.
thats true. the light from the front windshield will make it look lighter.. so just get 15%
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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thanks guys will pick i up later and give one window a go
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Here is 15% on mine. I think it matches perfectly. I had Llumar Ceramic installed. The light coming in through the windshield makes it look lighter.



 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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just get 5% all around?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
15% because of how much light the front windshield lets in ... The rear tint is 18%.
x2. i went with 20 and wish i went with 15. Its still pretty close though.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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sweet we shall see tomorrow!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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Get whatever is legal, you'll save yourself a headache down the road.
 
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