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What is the tint % of rear OEM windows?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Aeon, Apr 7, 2013.

  1. Apr 7, 2013 at 8:35 PM
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    teneighty

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  2. Apr 7, 2013 at 8:36 PM
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    Would the 1st gen windows be the same? 27%?
     
  4. Apr 7, 2013 at 8:39 PM
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    Generally that means there is something wrong with your truck, if the fuzz picks up on it every 4-5 months and issues you a ticket...:rolleyes:
     
  5. Apr 7, 2013 at 9:03 PM
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    well, thanks for the comments

    Now,, what is the best brand for tint?
     
  6. Apr 7, 2013 at 9:07 PM
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    3M film on two vehicles, never a problem.
     
  7. Apr 7, 2013 at 9:08 PM
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    I have 28% and it matches about perfect. Also, I wanted to stay legal since lowest is 27% VLT here in SC.
     
  8. Apr 7, 2013 at 9:08 PM
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    was wondering this also
     
  9. Apr 7, 2013 at 9:16 PM
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    Yea just go with 5% all around like mine with 5% strip on windsheild

    [​IMG]
     
  10. Apr 7, 2013 at 9:27 PM
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    No thank you, I'd like to see out at night :p

    I just want to match my back windows.

    The front windows make my truck look bad in my opinion...
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  11. Apr 7, 2013 at 9:29 PM
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    Yeait would look better with tint
     
  12. Apr 7, 2013 at 9:29 PM
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    Mine comes a little over an inch below it andi dont use visors
     
  13. Apr 7, 2013 at 9:31 PM
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    Sweet. have you got pulled yet
     
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    Just chiming in.

    Tinted my windows a couple of weeks ago. 2013 DC. Rear windows metered at 27%. Tinted the front windows with 35% to get a perfect meter match of 27%.
     
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    where i can buy?:confused:
     
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    Anyone know easiest way to get tint off?
     
  20. Apr 8, 2013 at 4:04 PM
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    I've seen a kit to remove tint at wal-mart.
     

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