bobsblue95
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tinting
Mar 13, 2010 13:08:09 GMT -6
Post by bobsblue95 on Mar 13, 2010 13:08:09 GMT -6
i was quoted $100 out here at a shop by me, New York is funny about window tint though..... the installer has to put this sticker between the tint and the window verifying that it is installed to legal specs.....blah blah blah.... just seems like a big waste of time. Texas is the same way, I think the idea is that it's not allowed to be so dark that cops can't see into your car (whether they admit that or not) and the state troopers have a testing device and will test it on the spot if they think it's too dark. Then you get a ticket, have to remove it and be able to prove it in court. I know people that it's happened to.
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tim1993
Aurora Driver
99 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L V8
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tinting
Apr 11, 2014 8:26:09 GMT -6
Post by tim1993 on Apr 11, 2014 8:26:09 GMT -6
I am picking my car up on Monday from the dealer. I was worried about what percentage of tint to use etc but my dealer says that is all after market tint. He said they only use one type of tint & they take all the door panels off etc to put it on the right way. It is costing $300. I will post some pics when I get it back. Mine is a 2nd gen that is Pearl White. I noticed your car is white mines is also white but do you know the percentage of the tint you got put on yours? IF possible could you possibly put more pics of it today or by tomorrow morning cause im going to get mines tinted tomorrow.
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XJSman89
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Post by XJSman89 on Apr 11, 2014 23:12:34 GMT -6
Just check out the date, man. That post is from 2009, the chances of him posting by tomorrow morning are pretty slim in would say. Haha. Mine has 20 though, if you go back to the first page there's a post from back when I got it put on.
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tim1993
Aurora Driver
99 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L V8
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tinting
Apr 11, 2014 23:29:57 GMT -6
Post by tim1993 on Apr 11, 2014 23:29:57 GMT -6
lol sorry man I didnt even notice the year until after i posted lol silly me
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tim1993
Aurora Driver
99 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L V8
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tinting
Apr 11, 2014 23:32:15 GMT -6
Post by tim1993 on Apr 11, 2014 23:32:15 GMT -6
Here's my Dark Red Metallic 96' with 20% tint. I know it's not white, but maybe it'll help. The tint is a little bit darker than you see here, I had the sunroof divider open so it let a little more light in. Before: After: looks good man I wish I could get 20% all around but they wouldnt even inspect my car with 20% tint they want all cars to have 35% it sucks ass
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Post by awehlage on Apr 12, 2014 9:47:29 GMT -6
20% dark charcoal tint. Sunny day. Sent from my XT901 using proboards
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tim1993
Aurora Driver
99 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L V8
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tinting
Apr 12, 2014 17:18:00 GMT -6
Post by tim1993 on Apr 12, 2014 17:18:00 GMT -6
20% dark charcoal tint. Sunny day. Sent from my XT901 using proboards Damn that looks good i just got mines done 35% today bout to post the pics now.
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Paulaurora
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Post by Paulaurora on Apr 14, 2014 18:16:17 GMT -6
nice i cant tint my windows not front once in NJ u fail inspection grr i was able to do it when i lived in ny and had NYPD Aux Badge so if get stopped they would let me go not anymore
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tim1993
Aurora Driver
99 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L V8
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tinting
Apr 14, 2014 19:35:24 GMT -6
Post by tim1993 on Apr 14, 2014 19:35:24 GMT -6
its crazy how police can have tint darker then 35% but dont wont us to have tint darker then 35% in NC. But im not gonna lie if you look at my car from a far distance or at an angle my tint looks darker then 35% but thats what it is though. I guess its cause I have the charcoal grey interior in my aurora helps make the tint look darker.
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Paulaurora
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tinting
Apr 14, 2014 23:02:54 GMT -6
Post by Paulaurora on Apr 14, 2014 23:02:54 GMT -6
The reason why is because if someone is trying to kill them or see who is inside esp undercover they need it for protection. Same when I was in NYPD Aux when I am on clock and I am using my car to get places they responsible for me. So I used to have 20 all over my mom still lives in NY and she still has 20s all over in her car she got pulled over once but she said that I am still in NYPD aux they let her go. She likes it in summer time since the car don't heat up so much inside.
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tim1993
Aurora Driver
99 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L V8
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Post by tim1993 on Apr 15, 2014 1:28:14 GMT -6
Oh I see. But yea that was like my main reason for tinting my windows cause I don't want people looking inside my car. Another reason is so the heat wont get in. The last reason is because it looks good as hell.
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Post by alienel on May 2, 2014 21:45:31 GMT -6
Here is a few pictures of my 1999 Classic Aurora. I just got the tinting done and I find it looks great on a white car. The tint is 18% on the 3 back windows and 35% on the two fronts.
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tim1993
Aurora Driver
99 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L V8
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tinting
May 6, 2014 23:59:39 GMT -6
Post by tim1993 on May 6, 2014 23:59:39 GMT -6
oh yea black and white looks really good together and I done won a trophy at a car show top 25 cars
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