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thoughts on custom window tint?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by JRez, Aug 30, 2012.

  1. Aug 30, 2012 at 5:16 PM
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    JRez

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    So, the tint on my front windows got ripped. Figured today was a good day to redo them. Decided to add a little something extra. Cut a tacoma devil emblem out of 35% tint & laid it on the glass. Then tinted the entire window with 35% over that. I'm pretty pleased with it. Any thoughts?

    2012-08-30 19.13.17.jpg
     
  2. Aug 30, 2012 at 6:36 PM
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    haddix

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  3. Aug 30, 2012 at 6:39 PM
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    You did a good job. :thumbsup:
     
  4. Aug 30, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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    DreDog

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    thats pretty cool
     
  5. Aug 30, 2012 at 6:44 PM
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    Blacktacoma23

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    Hell yea!
     
  6. Aug 30, 2012 at 6:46 PM
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    ToyotaKTMracing

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    I wouldn't like it because I would mess it up and it would look like crap. Now if it was done professionally, heck yeah! Good idea.
     
  7. Aug 30, 2012 at 6:49 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

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    skidooman

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    Before I clicked on the picture I was kind of worried it would look like trash. But it doesn't at all!!! Well done! :thumbsup:
     
  9. Aug 30, 2012 at 6:56 PM
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    What's it look like from the outside?
     
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  12. Aug 30, 2012 at 11:57 PM
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    Thats cool, personally I would of put it in the back window, but its your truck afterall :D Maybe even some color tint or mirror.
     
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    Yeah interested in seeing in from the outside. I will say they, very creative I gotta give it to you on that one.
     
  15. Aug 31, 2012 at 9:18 AM
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    Looks good, I'd be tempted to put a middle finger hand on there :D
     
  16. Aug 31, 2012 at 1:51 PM
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    i agree
     
  17. Aug 31, 2012 at 1:57 PM
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    looks real good man, nicely done :thumbsup: dont worry about the haters, its youre truck and if your happy then thats all that counts
     
  18. Aug 31, 2012 at 2:36 PM
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  19. Aug 31, 2012 at 2:37 PM
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    Aw9d

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    Love the idea and can't wait to do this to mine. I'd just pick a different location. But awesome work OP!
     
  20. Aug 31, 2012 at 2:44 PM
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    Looks good. I also would like to see it from the outside, And personally i would like it better on a rear window. Good work.
     

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