Tint Jobs/appearances
06-19-2008, 02:56 AM
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06-19-2008, 10:47 AM
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that drastic difference in tint is going to look really weird...
go lighter in the rear, maybe a 20% and 35-50% up front.
go lighter in the rear, maybe a 20% and 35-50% up front.
06-19-2008, 02:04 PM
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how would I do that? I don't have that on my car but think about it.
5% in back, only 70% up front. Just imagine a VERY dark window right next to a window with hardly ANY tint.
It's up to you, just trying to help out
5% in back, only 70% up front. Just imagine a VERY dark window right next to a window with hardly ANY tint.
It's up to you, just trying to help out
06-19-2008, 03:31 PM
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dhan: I don't know how many times I can tell you this... (I've already said it five times in this thread)
There IS NO SUCH THING as a 70% law.
There IS NO SUCH THING as a 70% law.
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06-19-2008, 03:32 PM
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Question: Can I put after-market tinting on the windows of my vehicle?
Answer:The main requirements for legal window tinting in California are:
http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/answers.html
Answer:The main requirements for legal window tinting in California are:
- The windshield and front driver's side and passenger's side windows cannot receive any aftermarket tinting.
- If the rear window of a vehicle is tinted, the vehicle must have outside rearview mirrors on both sides.
http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/answers.html
Last edited by Jedi54; 06-19-2008 at 03:35 PM.
06-19-2008, 03:52 PM
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Oh really? because i looked at http://www.tintlaws.com/ and went to california and thats basically where i got all my answers unless that site is false.
06-19-2008, 03:56 PM
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it's wrong. The 70% applies ONLY to tint applied by the car manufacturer. See my comment in post #10 about that.
any and ALL aftermarket tint on the front windows is illegal. Trust me on this one
any and ALL aftermarket tint on the front windows is illegal. Trust me on this one
06-19-2008, 04:03 PM
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how much is Mazda going to charge you? Do they warranty their tint?
The mazda techs won't actually tint the window, they schedule an installer to show up and do the work.
Might be cheaper to get rid of the middle man (Mazda) and got to a tint shop
Just about any tint shop can and should be able to tint an RX-8 in less then 2 hours.
The mazda techs won't actually tint the window, they schedule an installer to show up and do the work.
Might be cheaper to get rid of the middle man (Mazda) and got to a tint shop
Just about any tint shop can and should be able to tint an RX-8 in less then 2 hours.
06-19-2008, 04:19 PM
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'their own technicial guy' probably means that they have one guy that they usually work with. (trust me, one of my best friends runs a very large Ford Dealership)
Do yourself a favor: shop around. Call a few local places, get quotes.
Ask how long the tint is warrantied for.
what happens if you get a ticket? (discount for removing / reapplying tint?)
Do your homework, you'll thank us later
Do yourself a favor: shop around. Call a few local places, get quotes.
Ask how long the tint is warrantied for.
what happens if you get a ticket? (discount for removing / reapplying tint?)
Do your homework, you'll thank us later
06-19-2008, 07:10 PM
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^^^^ That is a PERFECT example of what NOT to do. Tinting the front windshield is the stupidest thing you could do.
06-20-2008, 05:31 AM
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Hey Jedi , do you think he understands now ?
Razz is right he's with the Darkside .
Go to difference places and get quotes . I paid 150 for mine . 35% side 20% rest.
Dealer will screw you .
Razz is right he's with the Darkside .
Go to difference places and get quotes . I paid 150 for mine . 35% side 20% rest.
Dealer will screw you .
06-20-2008, 09:49 AM
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06-20-2008, 09:49 AM
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Even better, he got the car TOWED!!! Link to the thread: (one of the most epic threads EVAR) https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/my-car-got-towed-tint-142997/
06-20-2008, 10:03 AM
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fun stuff.
Search threads started by p-trix, as I recall one titled "police towed my car for tint!" somewhere along the way.
20% & 50% should look good.
but doesn't the law say something about 70%?
edit: Damn. You beat me to it cuz I had to read this whole mess from the start.
Search threads started by p-trix, as I recall one titled "police towed my car for tint!" somewhere along the way.
20% & 50% should look good.
but doesn't the law say something about 70%?
edit: Damn. You beat me to it cuz I had to read this whole mess from the start.