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Old Sep 17, 2002
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getting windows tinted.

hey guys...... i wanna get my windows tinted this weekend...... but i have no idea how dark to tint my windows....... i've got a eternal blue sedan..... what do u guys recommend...... i don't want it too dark so the cops won't be up my @ss...... any good places u guys recommend going to?..... and pricing too??... thx...
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get 20% all round... or if you wanna go legal, 35% on the driver and front passenger windows, and then go as dark as you want (5% baby... ha ha) on the back windows... [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]

I got mine done at Pro Tint Auto, for $170... good job, no bubbles or anything... but I don't think they do tints anymore... you can try giving them a call at 905-731-8468 (it's located near bayview and steeles)
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If you want dark, 20% looks nice and cops usually don't hassle that.

Anything darker is no good. Don't got 35%/5% coz that'll look weird, I've got 35/20 and it's kinda weird already.

Either 20/20 or 35/35 for a light tint.
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where ever you go make sure you get the brake light tinted, i didn't and i hate it, also ask if they're gonna do the back window in 2 halfs, if they do don't get it done there they should be able to do it with one big piece over the brake light and neatly on the dot matrix ish at the top of the rear window...i don't recommend TINT KING personally, they scratched my out side paint and didn't do all of the above but i heard AUTO FX in Markham is good, and they siad they would do all of the above.
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how much is it for a 20% tint at most places? at auto FX?.... cuz the place is right outside my house.
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ok thx MSoft.....i'll try giving them a call...... see what they can get me..... thx man
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i was reading some other threads........ some people were talkin about pro auto????.... where is that???
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hmm....
should i tint my car? i'll only go 10 - 15% though... hmmm.. comments suggestions???
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should i tint my car? i'll only go 10 - 15% though... hmmm.. comments suggestions???[hr]
You want to go 10%-15% ALL AROUND?!?! (EXcluding windshield, that is)
That's sooooo dark! The cops are gonna harrass you for SURE!!! And plus, your car is white too. It's gonna look REALLY dark.
Myself, I went for 35/20 after weeks of debating, cuz I wanted to keep it legal and the cops can't say anything about it. It doesn't look "weird" tho. Check out my pics in the profile so you get an idea. Another thing is... with a 10%-15% tint on any window, it's gonna be really hard to see at night! That's just my opinion tho...
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FX AUTO is probably around 200, they quoted me at 300 for redoing all my tints (more expensive cuz of removal of previous tints) cuz the previous owner had a crappy job done

FX Auto
11 Heritage Road
Markham, Ontario L3P 1M3
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28% HP True Grey. I'm hearing that this stuff is good.
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what about this place named PRO AUTO TINT...... in thornhill..... anyone know if those guys do a just as good job as FX AUTO??...... i heard its cheaper to do at PRO AUTO TINT...... hum........ i'm thinking of going 20% tint all around?..... sound good?... its on my blue sedan...
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get 20% all round... or if you wanna go legal, 35% on the driver and front passenger windows, and then go as dark as you want (5% baby... ha ha) on the back windows... [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]

I got mine done at Pro Tint Auto, for $170... good job, no bubbles or anything... but I don't think they do tints anymore... you can try giving them a call at 905-731-8468 (it's located near bayview and steeles)[hr]
hey BlueTroll, did you read the 2nd post to this thread?? I replied you w/info for PRO TINT AUTO already... give them a call...
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[hr]Originally posted by: BlueTroll
what about this place named PRO AUTO TINT...... in thornhill..... anyone know if those guys do a just as good job as FX AUTO??...... i heard its cheaper to do at PRO AUTO TINT...... hum........ i'm thinking of going 20% tint all around?..... sound good?... its on my blue sedan...[hr]
For blue cars, for some reason I really disagree dark tint. 20 all round IMO is too dark. Maybe coz for blue cars dark tint makes it look ... dirty?

I've seen a couple of blue RSX-S around and all of them chose 35 tints and they look great. whereas I've seen some blue sedans with 20 (and less) tints and stock they look real bad.

Just opinion for you. Of course if you're set on a dark tint go for it! Might look great on a modded car.
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