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Old 09-03-2003, 02:10 PM
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The 8 with tint, please post pics...

Hey everyone! If anybody got their 8 tinted, please post pics on this thread. I'd like to see all colors the 8 comes in with the tint. I'd like to compare shades and colors of tint. This could be useful for anyone interested in putting it on.
Thanks!
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Re: The 8 with tint, please post pics...

Originally posted by rgonzal3
Hey everyone! If anybody got their 8 tinted, please post pics on this thread. I'd like to see all colors the 8 comes in with the tint. I'd like to compare shades and colors of tint. This could be useful for anyone interested in putting it on.
Thanks!
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Yellow Before and After Tint
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Check Sig..

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Madico Film Tint:
20% rear / 35% port windows / 55% front windows

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I'm getting mine tinted on Thursday. Will post pic later that evening.
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Thanks everyone that posted pics...All of them look great...Now I'm just trying to decide what i can get away with here in CA and not get hassled by cops
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Strakes

Where did you guys get the strakes?
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Here are a couple of before and after shots --

I didn't want to go too dark, but after seeing it I think I could've gone a little darker on the back window. But then again, the visibility out the windows at night is good, so I'm happy with it.

Formula One all metal film.
Side front windows - 50% (just a little darker than legal in CA )
Side rear & back windows - 28%

Before (top) and after (bottom) --
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Another before (top) and after (bottom) --
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Re: Strakes

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Where did you guys get the strakes?
Got mine from:
http://www.trussvillemazda.com/
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Thanks Voodoo...they look great. Saw a SL500 today with the strakes and now I want them. Sounds like they are easy to install. Any issues with paint contact (scratches)?
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Vegas 8's

Vegas 8's... Both with fairly dark tint...


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strakes come with instructions--got mine from mazdatrix.com
any tint on driver or passenger window is illegal in ca---oh well
frogzapper glad you got your tint, looks great
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Not only do I like your handle


Car looks mint baby!!

(I think tht's anice mix of 70's & 90's):D
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Got mine tinted today. Here are some before/afters:

Brand: Sun-Gard
Fr Sides: 35%
Rr Sides: 20%
Rr Wind: 20%

Front Aspect
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And rear aspect:
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Originally posted by mikeb
strakes come with instructions--got mine from mazdatrix.com
any tint on driver or passenger window is illegal in ca---oh well
frogzapper glad you got your tint, looks great
Hi Mike! Thanks for the compliment (thanks to Rich606 too! ).

I thought any tint on the driver/passenger windows was illegal in CA too, but the guy at the place I had mine done told me that 70% was legal in CA on the driver/passenger windows. He had a film called "Ultra Clear UV" or something like that that he said had 85% light transmission (70% combined with glass) that was legal in CA. He recommended the 50% for aesthetics and said that almost no one has problems with it. He said if you get a ticket, they'd remove it at no charge.
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Thumbs up Just Tinted

Here she is ...
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Strake Scratching Paint

Originally posted by Chrisbert
Thanks Voodoo...they look great. Saw a SL500 today with the strakes and now I want them. Sounds like they are easy to install. Any issues with paint contact (scratches)?
With regards to your concern about the strakes scratching the paint. They have a cushion on the back side to prevent this. I have not received my car yet, but looked at one at the dealership that had strakes because I have the same concern. You could clearly see that the strakes were cushioned.
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Post your pics of your Car TINTED all TINTS

Hey guys

If you have your car tinted out. Post a pic here. I want to check out all the tints everyone has. I wanted to get an idea of possible color combo's in use. Thanks everyone.

CM

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