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5% Tint vs 2% Tint pictures

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jboudreaux1965, Apr 3, 2022.

  1. Apr 3, 2022 at 10:58 PM
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    jboudreaux1965

    jboudreaux1965 [OP] Ragin Cajun Fan

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    I always used 5% tint all the way around. Inspection time came so that means time to retint. This time I tried 2% tint. It's dark, way dark, so I pulled it off of the front 2 windows and put 5%. Here are pics for comparison for anyone trying to decide between 2% and 5%. The 5% allows some light through, so as you can see in the sun you can still kinda see inside. The 2% you really can't see anything from the outside.

    Hope this help

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  2. Apr 4, 2022 at 7:08 AM
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    That's crazy dark!
     
  3. Apr 4, 2022 at 7:55 AM
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    kgarrett11

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    Damn I didnt even know 2% was a thing!
     
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  4. Apr 4, 2022 at 7:56 AM
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    Where do you live? and what is the legal tint there... Would definitely get pulled over in MN since the legal limit is like 30% lol
     
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  5. Apr 4, 2022 at 4:49 PM
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    Legal here is 40%, lol! Every few years I get a ticket, but I can pull the old tint off to pass inspection and put some new film back on there before lunch.
     
  6. Apr 5, 2022 at 5:07 AM
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    I do have to admit tho, the 2% tint does look really good. I guess it's true what they say... you have to pay to play lol
     
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