Pros and Cons of window tinting
03-22-2005, 01:40 AM
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it doesn't matter if your windows in the back are tinted, only the drivers and the passengers. That's why you see a lot of factory cars with all windows tinted except the drivers and pass. (front 2)
03-22-2005, 02:09 AM
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pros:
- less uv damage while you are driving and the window/s are up
- lower cabin temp (pitty you can tint the windscreen)
- more privacy
- looks good
cons:
- may attract unwanted cop attention (if darker than legal)
- harder to see at night
- may fade/bubble with bad quality film and bodgy fitting
go with a well established business/brand, and check if they offer lifetime warranty. i have 20% all round and took them less than 20 mins to do
- less uv damage while you are driving and the window/s are up
- lower cabin temp (pitty you can tint the windscreen)
- more privacy
- looks good
cons:
- may attract unwanted cop attention (if darker than legal)
- harder to see at night
- may fade/bubble with bad quality film and bodgy fitting
go with a well established business/brand, and check if they offer lifetime warranty. i have 20% all round and took them less than 20 mins to do
03-22-2005, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dwynne
The best way to handle it is:
If your windows are deep tinted, even putting your window down is not good enough since they can't see what you are doing (until they get to the open window) nor can they tell how many folks are in the car.
Tinting does make it a little cooler in the car during the summer, but I think is mainly just for show - unless you live in a really hot area - and is probably not worth the effort and expense.
Dennis
If your windows are deep tinted, even putting your window down is not good enough since they can't see what you are doing (until they get to the open window) nor can they tell how many folks are in the car.
Tinting does make it a little cooler in the car during the summer, but I think is mainly just for show - unless you live in a really hot area - and is probably not worth the effort and expense.
Dennis
I live in an area that stays in the 90s during the summer and my 8 is black on black leather - so it is worth the $135 I paid. Oh and it does look cool
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03-27-2005, 08:20 PM
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can the tint be removed from the back window, in case there is a problem with the Navi?
sorry I have no experience with window tinting and I have the nav...
sorry I have no experience with window tinting and I have the nav...
04-08-2005, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by RotorManiac
can the tint be removed from the back window, in case there is a problem with the Navi?
sorry I have no experience with window tinting and I have the nav...
sorry I have no experience with window tinting and I have the nav...
HOWEVER, make sure you're not drinking and driving. Cops will definitely use that as an excuse to pull you over, and then you're screwed.
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