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Started by REDSHOCGO, January 30, 2014, 07:34:00 PM

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REDSHOCGO

January 30, 2014, 07:34:00 PM
I am tinting my Windows tomorrow on my candy red sho but am unsure what percentage would look best. Any ideas? Do you tint YouR front windshield as well?
2010 Red Candy Sho 402a option non/pp w/unleashed tune,3 bar map, k & N CAI, Corsa catback exhaust, tints 35% front 20% back vta conversion,plastidipped front grill (matteblack), Curva Concept C7 wheels w/20" toyo proxes +4 and Sony Xperia z running torque pro
2011 Sonata 2.0T Limited tinted
2007 Pontiac G6 GTP cpe w/crab intake,Led sequential taillights, custom exhaust(now gone)

BiGMaC

#1
January 30, 2014, 07:48:00 PM
I once did a windshield... never again.  The darker tint film usually have a metallic particle in them that reflects terribly at night. can't see....
I'd do the rest limo tint (70%  or more (as dark as my taillights... se my thread for pics... they look black period )  That's how I did mine.  seeing out the back in the dark is tough, but the camera makes it a non-issue.  Be aware, this tint could result in a ticket

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

futat2

#2
January 30, 2014, 07:48:45 PM Last Edit: January 30, 2014, 07:51:09 PM by futat2
I think the darker the better. I put 15% all around. In IL. the legal limit is 35% all windows. So you need to decide if you what to stay legal or go dark and look good.
5%= Limo/ very dark
50+%= very light
2013 SHO PP, Sparkly Black
bone stock (for now)
Got the windows tinted, 15% all around

DJE624

#3
January 30, 2014, 07:50:29 PM
I went with 50% (legal) on mine, sides and back.  I just wanted to take the edge off the clear and do not care for the blacked out look. I didn't do the windshield but Fire Guys will do it if you want to.

REDSHOCGO

#4
January 30, 2014, 07:56:41 PM
I kind of want it the same as my Hyundai but don't know what percentage it is as I bought it like that here's a pic
2010 Red Candy Sho 402a option non/pp w/unleashed tune,3 bar map, k & N CAI, Corsa catback exhaust, tints 35% front 20% back vta conversion,plastidipped front grill (matteblack), Curva Concept C7 wheels w/20" toyo proxes +4 and Sony Xperia z running torque pro
2011 Sonata 2.0T Limited tinted
2007 Pontiac G6 GTP cpe w/crab intake,Led sequential taillights, custom exhaust(now gone)

REDSHOCGO

#5
January 30, 2014, 07:58:42 PM
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2010 Red Candy Sho 402a option non/pp w/unleashed tune,3 bar map, k & N CAI, Corsa catback exhaust, tints 35% front 20% back vta conversion,plastidipped front grill (matteblack), Curva Concept C7 wheels w/20" toyo proxes +4 and Sony Xperia z running torque pro
2011 Sonata 2.0T Limited tinted
2007 Pontiac G6 GTP cpe w/crab intake,Led sequential taillights, custom exhaust(now gone)

futat2

#6
January 30, 2014, 08:11:55 PM
Quote from: REDSHOCGO on January 30, 2014, 07:56:41 PM
I kind of want it the same as my Hyundai but don't know what percentage it is as I bought it like that here's a pic

Take it by the tint shop. they could tell you.
2013 SHO PP, Sparkly Black
bone stock (for now)
Got the windows tinted, 15% all around

Kolk1

#7
January 30, 2014, 10:43:29 PM
I did 35 all 4 doors, 20 on the rear glass, and 20 sunstrip.

SHOdded

#8
January 30, 2014, 11:34:59 PM
Look into 3M Crystalline film (70 should be fine), also Suntek Carbon XP and AirBlue 80.  These are some of the recommended tint solutions on the Edge site.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

REDSHOCGO

#9
January 31, 2014, 05:11:36 PM
I got suntek film 35% front 20 back heres a pic...enjoy..
2010 Red Candy Sho 402a option non/pp w/unleashed tune,3 bar map, k & N CAI, Corsa catback exhaust, tints 35% front 20% back vta conversion,plastidipped front grill (matteblack), Curva Concept C7 wheels w/20" toyo proxes +4 and Sony Xperia z running torque pro
2011 Sonata 2.0T Limited tinted
2007 Pontiac G6 GTP cpe w/crab intake,Led sequential taillights, custom exhaust(now gone)

DJE624

#10
January 31, 2014, 05:21:23 PM
Looks good! 

BiGMaC

#11
January 31, 2014, 05:38:55 PM
Just what you needed!  Great look!

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

futat2

#12
January 31, 2014, 05:52:03 PM
looks good with that red
2013 SHO PP, Sparkly Black
bone stock (for now)
Got the windows tinted, 15% all around

SHOdded

#13
January 31, 2014, 07:36:06 PM
Quote from: REDSHOCGO on January 31, 2014, 05:11:36 PM
I got suntek film 35% front 20 back heres a pic...enjoy..
Very nice!  When did you have it applied, and how do you think it is holding up?
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

REDSHOCGO

#14
January 31, 2014, 07:40:19 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on January 31, 2014, 07:36:06 PM
Quote from: REDSHOCGO on January 31, 2014, 05:11:36 PM
I got suntek film 35% front 20 back heres a pic...enjoy..
Very nice!  When did you have it applied, and how do you think it is holding up?
I just got it done today so I cannot really say how it is holding up. It is film by Suntek. I will def let you guys know how it holds up over time.
2010 Red Candy Sho 402a option non/pp w/unleashed tune,3 bar map, k & N CAI, Corsa catback exhaust, tints 35% front 20% back vta conversion,plastidipped front grill (matteblack), Curva Concept C7 wheels w/20" toyo proxes +4 and Sony Xperia z running torque pro
2011 Sonata 2.0T Limited tinted
2007 Pontiac G6 GTP cpe w/crab intake,Led sequential taillights, custom exhaust(now gone)
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